Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs First Round on Wednesday, April 22 features the Edmonton Oilers hosting the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Place at 10 p.m. ET on TBS. The Oilers lead 1-0 in the series. The Ducks are underdogs (+158) against the Oilers (-191).

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will emerge victorious in Wednesday’s NHL Playoffs First Round action.

Ducks vs. Oilers Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Oilers 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-191)
Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Oilers (-1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

The Oilers (41-30-11 overall) have a 9-11-20 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
In the 32 games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 14-11-7 record (good for 35 points).
In the seven games this season the Oilers recorded only one goal, they’ve finished 0-5-2 (two points).
Edmonton has taken five points from the 15 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-12-1 record).
The Oilers have scored at least three goals 57 times, and are 40-9-8 in those games (to record 88 points).
In the 31 games when Edmonton has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 33 points after finishing 14-12-5.
In the 52 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 28-18-6 (62 points).
The Oilers have been outshot by opponents 26 times, and went 11-11-4 (26 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks (43-33-6 overall) have posted a record of 17-6-23 in contests that have required OT this season.
Anaheim has earned 38 points (16-7-6) in its 29 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
Across the nine games this season the Ducks finished with just one goal, they have earned three points.
When Anaheim has scored a pair of goals this season, they’ve earned nine points (4-8-1 record).
The Ducks have earned 80 points in their 55 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, Anaheim has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 26 games and registered 37 points with a record of 16-5-5.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 25-17-4 (54 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 16-14-2 to register 34 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Ducks vs. Oilers Game Time and TV Channel

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: TBS
Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta

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