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The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Calgary Flames 3-2 in overtime and now head to Edmonton to take on the Oilers. Anaheim has a 41-27-4 record overall and is 14-7-0 against Pacific Division opponents. Edmonton has a 36-28-9 record and is 12-5-3 within the division.

Why it matters

This matchup between two Pacific Division rivals holds playoff implications, as both teams are jockeying for position in the Western Conference standings. The Ducks’ overtime win against the Flames gives them momentum heading into the game against the Oilers.

The details

In the last meeting between these teams, the Ducks defeated the Oilers 6-5. Edmonton is led by Evan Bouchard, who has 20 goals and 64 assists, and Connor McDavid, who has six goals and nine assists over the last 10 games. Anaheim is paced by Leo Carlsson, who has 24 goals and 36 assists, and Chris Kreider, who has one goal and six assists in his last 10 games.

The Ducks and Oilers last met on an unspecified date earlier this season, with Anaheim winning 6-5.Saturday’s game will be the third time these teams have squared off this season.

The players

Evan Bouchard

An Oilers player who has 20 goals and 64 assists this season.

Connor McDavid

An Oilers player who has six goals and nine assists over the last 10 games.

Leo Carlsson

A Ducks player who has 24 goals and 36 assists this season.

Chris Kreider

A Ducks player who has one goal and six assists in his last 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready for a tough battle against the Oilers. They are a skilled team and we will need to bring our best effort to come away with the win.”

— Dallas Eakins, Ducks Head Coach

What’s next

The Ducks and Oilers will face off on Saturday, March 27th at 3:30pm EDT in Edmonton.

The takeaway

This Pacific Division matchup between the Ducks and Oilers has major playoff implications, as both teams look to improve their positioning in the Western Conference standings. The Ducks will need to build on their overtime win against the Flames to take down the skilled Oilers squad in Edmonton.