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Oilers Game 2: The good, the bad, and the ugly in the 6-4 loss to the Ducks

With a 6-4 Game 2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in a game that looked like it had all the makings of another come-from-behind win, we’re back on the fun, exciting, emotional rollercoaster that is Edmonton Oilers playoff hockey.

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Oilers Appear to Avoid Worst-Case Scenario with Connor McDavid Injury

Game 2 on Wednesday night certainly didn’t go the way Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers would have drawn it up. A 6–4 loss on home ice to the Anaheim Ducks, with McDavid once again held off the scoresheet for a second straight game while being a -2 on the night.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 23

‘Quenneville is eating him alive’: Oilers fans react to Game 2 loss to the Ducks

Like after every loss, Edmonton Oilers fans will be quick to dissect what went wrong. It’s no surprise, as the fanbase has high expectations and standards, and when they are not met, they will be vocal about it.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23

Oilers Offer Injury Updates on McDavid and Other Key Players

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch addressed the media on Thursday morning as the team used a travel day to head to Anaheim ahead of Game 3 of their opening-round series.

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NHL News / Professor Press Box / April 23

3 Problems the Oilers Must Fix to Beat the Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers Game 2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks stung. After a wild, messy game at Rogers Place, the Oilers Game 2 loss evens the series at 1-1. Anaheim also grabbed momentum and a home-ice advantage heading back their way.

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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.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Connor McDavid’s start to the playoffs has been usually disappointing

The Edmonton Oilers dropped Game 2 of their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks with a 6-4 loss Wednesday night, tying things up at one game a piece.

Adam Henrique News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23

Oilers Have a Big Decision to Make on Adam Henrique

Adam Henrique is 36, on a one-year, $3 million deal that’s about to expire. Now what? He isn’t the 20–30 goal guy from his prime anymore. Nobody will hand him that kind of money for scoring.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Oilers’ Best Players Need to Step Up in Series Against the Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers lost 6-4 to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 on Wednesday night (April 22) to tie the series at one. The Oilers’ depth has come through in the first two games.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 23

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.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23

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.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23

Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch reveals ‘story of the game’ in 6-4 loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers once again failed to score a powerplay goal in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks, and they’ll now head to California without home-ice advantage following a 6-4 loss at Rogers Place on Wednesday night.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Oilers Got the Jake Walman They Expected in Game 1

The Edmonton Oilers were impressed enough with what they saw from Jake Walman in a short stint last season to reward him with a seven-year, $49 million deal.

Adam Henrique News / Professor Press Box / April 22

Henrique Injury Forces Line Shuffle: Could Oilers Gain?

There’s rough news with Adam Henrique (Rico) going down for at least Game 2. Coach Kris Knoblauch’s update made it clear he’s unavailable, and right now there’s no real timeline.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / April 21

3 Reasons the Oilers’ Third Line Is Built for the Playoffs

This Edmonton Oilers team isn’t just stacked on the top six anymore. For the first time in a long while, they’ve purposely built a third line that can actually change a series.

Adam Henrique News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 21

Oilers’ Adam Henrique Out Day-To-Day

The Edmonton Oilers were able to add star forward Leon Draisaitl back to the lineup before Monday night’s Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks. Unfortunately, they did not leave the matchup unscathed, with depth forward Adam Henrique sustaining an undisclosed injury late in the first period.

Leon Draisaitl News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20

Oilers Activate Leon Draisaitl Off LTIR

The Oilers will indeed welcome back one of their top players as their first-round series against Anaheim gets underway tonight. The team announced (Twitter link) that they have activated forward Leon Draisaitl off long-term injured reserve.