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Game 1 notes: Kapanen’s clutch scoring, Walman finding his swagger, observations from behind Oilers’ net, and more

There’s nothing quite like the Edmonton Oilers playoff experience. The city is buzzing with excitement, with everyone dressed up in their finest orange and blue silks, the festivities outside Rogers Place are jam-packed, and the arena is rockin’.

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Oilers’ new faces relish Rogers Place playoff atmosphere: ‘I played at Mullett Arena’

Some of the Edmonton Oilers best players in Game 1 were the few making their playoff debuts at Rogers Place. Like Connor Ingram, who made 25 saves for his first playoff win, including all 10 stops in the third period.

Adam Henrique News / Oilersnation / April 21

Oilers’ Adam Henrique ruled out for Game 2

The Edmonton Oilers will be without Adam Henrique for Game 2 of their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that the veteran centre would be unavailable for the second game after being hurt late in the first period of Game 1.

Edmonton Oilers 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.

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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?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

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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.

Adam Henrique News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Oilers’ Adam Henrique to miss Game 2 against Ducks with lower-body injury

The Edmonton Oilers are going to be without a veteran for at least one night in these playoffs. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that forward Adam Henrique will not be in the lineup for Game 2 of the Oilers’ Pacific Division Semifinal against the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / April 21

Oilers Quick Hits: Dickinson, Kapanen, Ingram & McDavid

Game 1 of the Edmonton Oilers series against the Anaheim Ducks was a bit of an up-and-down game. But it wasn’t in the way you’d expect. Jason Dickinson and Kasperi Kapanen both popped for two goals, and Connor McDavid was curiously quiet.

Adam Henrique News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Oilers’ Henrique Will Miss Game 2 Against Ducks With Injury

The Edmonton Oilers had a late third-period comeback that saw them pick up a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks to take a 1-0 lead in their first-round series.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 21

10 thoughts after the Oilers Game 1 win

The best part about the NHL playoffs is that winning is all that matters. It is infinitely better to play poorly and win rather than play well and lose.

Kris Knoblauch News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Oilers' Kris Knoblauch Announces Injury News After Forward Leaves Ducks Game

The Edmonton Oilers opened their playoff series with a comeback win, but it came with two setbacks before the game was over. Edmonton erased a third-period deficit to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in Game 1, with depth players making the difference on Monday.

Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / April 21

‘Is Dickinson an Oilers legend already?’ Oilers fans react to big Game 1 win over Ducks

It was just as we all expected, an Edmonton Oilers centre returned from injury just in time for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs and scored two big goals.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 21

Oilers take Game 1, Ducks show they belong

The Oilers opened their first-round series with a 4-3 win over the Ducks at Rogers Place on Monday night, taking a 1-0 lead while showing both the positives and challenges that come with playoff hockey.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 21

A guide to the Bakersfield Condors' 2026 Calder Cup playoff run

It’s playoff mania in the Edmonton Oilers system right now, as all three of the Oilers, Bakersfield Condors, and Fort Wayne Komets are prepping for an extended playoff run this postseason.

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The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

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The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ Game 1 Victory Over Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 4-3 in Game 1 of their Western Conference first round series at Rogers Place on Monday (April 20).

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 21

Depth Goals Save Oilers, But Rookie Ducks Get a Win Of Their Own in Game 1

Connor McDavid didn’t speak after Monday’s Game 1 win by the Edmonton Oilers over the Anaheim Ducks. He didn’t have to for the media and fans to know he didn’t have his best stuff.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 21

Oilers buck trend of poor Game 1 performances with win over Ducks

Game 1’s haven’t always been kind to the Edmonton Oilers. In fact, things rarely go their way. But on Monday night, the Oilers bucked that trend with a big come-from-behind Game 1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. In doing so, it gave the Oilers just their sixth Game 1 win in the Connor McDavid era, moving the team to 6-12 over that stretch.

Fernando Pisani News / The Oil Rig / April 21

The Edmonton Oilers’ top candidates for the 2026 Fernando Pisani Award

Every playoff, there is a player who unexpectedly becomes a major contributor to a long playoff run. In Oil Country, that player is synonymous with Fernando Pisani, who became an Edmonton Oilers’ hero after his his 14-goal performance in the 2006 playoffs.

Connor Ingram News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Oilers’ Connor Ingram drops truth bomb after 1st career playoff win at Rogers Place

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a good start in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Edmonton knocked off the Anaheim Ducks on Monday, in Game 1 of their playoff series.

Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Oilers secure Game 1 win despite wild Connor McDavid stat

The Edmonton Oilers took a victory in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series over the Anaheim Ducks. Jason Dickinson and Kasperi Kapanen both scored twice in the game to secure the 4-3 win for the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 21

Oilers’ Game 1 comeback, Leon Draisaitl and Jason Dickinson’s return, and depth scoring leads the way

After waiting through the weekend while everyone else kicked off their playoff run, the Edmonton Oilers finally got the chance last night at Rogers Place to get their own playoff push going.

Zach Hyman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Oilers forward Zach Hyman exits Ducks clash after rough hit

The Edmonton Oilers hosted the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoff series on Monday night. The Oilers are looking to make a run to a third straight Stanley Cup Final, and are getting healthy at the right time to make that run.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 21

Oilers squander 2-goal lead, then come back to edge Ducks

Kasperi Kapanen netted his second goal of the game with 1:54 left in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers recovered for a 4-3 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of a Western Conference first-round series on Monday.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Analyst Names Oilers Surprising 'X-Factor' in NHL Playoffs This Season

One might assume that Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, Evan Bouchard or one of many obvious stars the Edmonton Oilers have entering the 2026 NHL playoffs might be their “X-Factor” But, according to one analyst, it’s a rookie on this Oilers roster that could be the difference-maker in a long playoff run and ultimate Stanley Cup win.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Oilers Tease Draisaitl and Dickinson Returns for Game 1

The Edmonton Oilers are heading into Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks with their final lineup still uncertain, but there are growing indications that both Leon Draisaitl and Jason Dickinson could be available.

Leon Draisaitl News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

Oilers Allow Significantly Fewer Goals When Leon Draisaitl Isn’t in Lineup

The Edmonton Oilers experienced a remarkable transformation as they closed out the 2025-26 NHL regular season by going 7-2-2 to clinch second place in the Pacific Division.