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Ducks snag home-ice advantage from Oilers as series shifts to Anaheim

The Oilers missed an opportunity to take control of this first-round series on Wednesday night, falling 6-4 to the Ducks at Rogers Place. The two teams now head to Anaheim tied at one win each.

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Oilers Keeping Close Eye on Connor McDavid Situation

Something has been off with Connor McDavid, who not only didn’t score again in Game 2, but played what might have been one of his worst games of the season.

Connor McDavid News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

Connor McDavid had a confident message after Game 2 heartbreaker

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers failed to build a 2-0 series lead in the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after splitting two games at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, against the Anaheim Ducks.

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Game 2 Loss to the Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers had a great opportunity to take advantage of their home-ice advantage after defeating the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1. Instead, they gave up goals on bunches in what wound up being a 6-4 loss, meaning this series is all tied up at one apiece heading back to Anaheim for Game 3.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 23

Pray for Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl on the board, and the Oilers’ special teams are a disaster

The Oilers pulled off a comeback win in Game 1, which meant the boys had a massive opportunity to put the Ducks on the ropes if they could replicate the result.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / April 23

‘It’s fine’: Oilers captain Connor McDavid says no cause for concern after Game 2 injury scare

Take it from the captain himself: “It’s fine.” That should help alleviate the lumps in the throat for Edmonton Oilers fans worldwide after Connor McDavid appeared to have avoided a serious injury after a second-period scare in their 6-4 Game 2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 23

Mistakes cost Oilers as Ducks snag 5-4 Game 2 win: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Edmonton Oilers were never going to go 16-0. On Wednesday evening, the Oilers and Anaheim Ducks played Game 2 of their first-round series, with the Oilers falling 6-4 thanks to a late Ducks goal to even up the series at one each.

Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Why nothing would make Oilers’ Connor McDavid happier than another Stanley Cup trip with Edmonton

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid has won everything in the NHL — except for one. The biggest one. Now in his 11th season in the NHL, McDavid remains in pursuit of the NHL Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 22

Ducks’ Lukáš Dostál on Oilers fans chants: ‘I wasn’t sure if it was my name or something else’

Among Edmonton Oilers fans, it’s a time-honoured playoff tradition to chant the opposing goalie’s name. It’s all a ruse to get under his skin, create a mistake, or extra nerves.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

Oilers Catch Break as Ducks Lose Key D-Man for Game 2

The Edmonton Oilers are worried about their own game, but they might have caught a small break on Wednesday, as defenseman Radko Gudas will not be in the Game 2 lineup for the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 22

Scenes from Morning Skate: Josh Samanski expected for Oilers’ playoff debut, Dickinson questionable

The Edmonton Oilers will have at least one player make their 2025-26 playoff debut. We don’t know the extent of Adam Henrique’s injury, but coach Kris Knoblauch said enough on Tuesday to confirm that the 36-year-old will be unavailable for Game 2.

Jason Dickinson News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

Dickinson Not on Ice for Oilers, Updated Status for Game 2

As the Edmonton Oilers took a full roster pre-game skate on Wednesday ahead of Game 2 versus the Anaheim Ducks, one key player was not on the ice. Jason Dickinson was noticeably absent from the on-ice session.

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Owen Michaels News / The Oil Rig / April 22

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: What Owen Michaels brings to the organization

Playoff mode is in full swing across the organization as all three levels prepare for a deep run this postseason. Maxim Beryozkin is the only prospect still playing in their respective playoffs outside of the system, and looks poised to add another championship to his resume before possibly signing with the Edmonton Oilers.

Connor Ingram News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

What are the playoff expectations for Oilers’ Connor Ingram?

It’s been another roller coaster of a season between the pipes for the Edmonton Oilers, who parted ways with the starter of the last couple playoff runs, Stuart Skinner, in a trade that brought in Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

3 Keys to an Oilers Game 2 Victory vs Ducks

It was a dramatic Monday evening (April 20) at Rogers Place as the Edmonton Oilers pulled off their first win of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was an up-and-down affair for them, but they ultimately took down the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 and take a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 on Wednesday night (April 22) in Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 22

The Edmonton Oilers’ second line with Kasperi Kapanen and Vasily Podkolzin continues to be a major success

Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks was a revelation in many ways. Somehow, in a game where Connor McDavid did not score and the Ducks—they of third period dominance—led after two periods, the Oilers not only pulled out the victory, but did so without needing overtime.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / April 22