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).<\/p>\n
Watch the NHL, other live sports and more on HBO Max. Use our link<\/a> to sign up today.<\/p>\n Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will emerge victorious in Wednesday’s NHL Playoffs First Round action.<\/p>\n Ducks vs. Oilers Predictions for Wednesday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Oilers 4, Ducks 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-191) Catch NHL action all season long on HBO Max.<\/a><\/p>\n Oilers Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Oilers (41-30-11 overall) have a 9-11-20 record in matchups that have needed overtime. The Ducks (43-33-6 overall) have posted a record of 17-6-23 in contests that have required OT this season. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Ducks vs. Oilers Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Oilers (-1.5)<\/p>\n
\nIn the 32 games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 14-11-7 record (good for 35 points).
\nIn the seven games this season the Oilers recorded only one goal, they’ve finished 0-5-2 (two points).
\nEdmonton has taken five points from the 15 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-12-1 record).
\nThe Oilers have scored at least three goals 57 times, and are 40-9-8 in those games (to record 88 points).
\nIn the 31 games when Edmonton has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 33 points after finishing 14-12-5.
\nIn the 52 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 28-18-6 (62 points).
\nThe Oilers have been outshot by opponents 26 times, and went 11-11-4 (26 points).
\nDucks Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nAnaheim has earned 38 points (16-7-6) in its 29 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
\nAcross the nine games this season the Ducks finished with just one goal, they have earned three points.
\nWhen Anaheim has scored a pair of goals this season, they’ve earned nine points (4-8-1 record).
\nThe Ducks have earned 80 points in their 55 games with three or more goals scored.
\nThis season, Anaheim has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 26 games and registered 37 points with a record of 16-5-5.
\nWhen it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 25-17-4 (54 points).
\nThe Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 16-14-2 to register 34 points.<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: TBS
\nLive Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max<\/a> (Regional restrictions may apply)
\nWhere: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta<\/p>\n