The Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers open their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series Monday night, with Edmonton hosting after securing home-ice advantage in the Pacific Division matchup.
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Game 1 is set for Monday, April 20, at 10:00 p.m. ET in Edmonton, with coverage on ESPN2, as the Edmonton Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Place.
The Oilers finished 41-30-11 (91 points) to claim the No. 2 seed in the Pacific Division, while the Ducks went 43-33-6 (90 points) to lock in the No. 3 seed, setting up a tight division series. This matchup was finalized late in the regular season, with Edmonton clinching home ice in its finale.
This series features a contrast in experience and trajectory. Edmonton enters as a proven contender, led by Connor McDavid, who finished the regular season with 138 points, while the Oilers also bring one of the league’s most dangerous power plays into the postseason. Anaheim, meanwhile, is back in the playoffs for the first time in several years after a strong season from its young core, including Cutter Gauthier, who led the team in scoring.
Game 1 sets the tone for what should be a fast-paced series. Edmonton has had success in the head-to-head matchup, going 2–1 against Anaheim in the regular season, and enters as the favorite thanks to its star power and playoff experience. But with the Ducks’ offensive upside and nothing-to-lose mentality, this opener could be more competitive than the seeding suggests as both teams begin their playoff run Monday night.
This is a great NHL matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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