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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.

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Ducks Did Unthinkable to Oilers, But Game 2 Will Look Different

Connor McDavid was left off the scoresheet Monday night as the Anaheim Ducks did an effective job of diffusing the nuclear bomb that can be the best player in the world.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 22

Pre-Scout: ‘Fortunate’ Oilers can elevate their game, but can the Ducks after ‘tough loss’ in Game 2?

There was only a brief camera pan to Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman during Game 1, but his excitement on Jason Dickinson’s tying goal mirrored the thousands in attendance and many more across western Canada.

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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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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.

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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 / 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 / NHL Trade Talk / April 21

Who Gets the Call?: Oilers Lose Adam Henrique for Game 2

The Edmonton Oilers will be without a key piece of their lineup in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks, as Adam Henrique is sidelined with a lower-body injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 21

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’.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 21

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Leon Draisaitl News / The Oil Rig / April 21

Leon Draisaitl tips his cap to depth players after ‘heck of a game’ in Oilers playoff opener

Leon Draisaitl has played long enough to know that star power alone doesn’t win Stanley Cups. On Monday night, as the Edmonton Oilers rallied for a dramatic 4–3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game one of their first-round playoff series, it was the depth players who delivered and Draisaitl was first in line to acknowledge it.

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).

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.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

Oilers News & Rumours: Dickinson, Draisaitl, Samanski & More

As the Edmonton Oilers prepare to take on the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the playoffs, they have been waiting to see if they will have their entire team healthy as they try to push for their first Stanley Cup since 1990.