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Anaheim (0-1) at Edmonton (1-0)
- When: Apr 22 2026, 10:00 PM
- Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB, CAN
- TV: TBS
Anaheim vs Edmonton NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Edmonton -175
Spread: Edmonton -1.5 (+130)
Total: 7.0
Edmonton Oilers: Late Game Chaos
Edmonton being -190 favorites feels about right after Game 1… but let’s be honest, they didn’t exactly dominate. They just waited patiently for Anaheim to hand them the game like a polite gift basket.
Leon Draisaitl came back from injury, dropped two assists, and basically said “I’m not even at full power yet.” Cool, cool, very comforting for the Ducks.
Meanwhile, Connor McDavid somehow had zero points. Zero. And they still won. That’s like showing up to a poker table without your best cards and still cleaning everyone out.
Oh, and let’s not forget Kasperi Kapanen turning into a playoff hero with two goals, because of course that’s how this works.
Edmonton didn’t need perfection. They just needed Anaheim to blink first. And guess what… they blinked.
Anaheim Ducks: Self Destruct Mode
Anaheim had this game. Like actually had it. Then they decided, “You know what, let’s make this interesting,” and immediately drove it off a cliff.
Troy Terry did everything right. Two goals, one assist, carrying the offense like it was his full-time job. Leo Carlsson chipped in, the young guys showed up, and for a moment, it looked like an upset was brewing.
Then the veterans stepped in… and not in a good way.
Turnovers, missed coverage, falling down at the worst possible moment. You name it, they did it. It was like a highlight reel of “how to lose a playoff game in under ten minutes.”
The worst part? They proved they can compete. That’s what makes this painful. They’re not outmatched, they’re just… self-destructive.
LVSB NHL Playoffs Prediction
Edmonton at -190 is basically saying “trust the better team and ignore the chaos.” Not a bad idea, honestly.
Anaheim showed they can hang, but also showed they can completely implode under pressure. That’s not exactly a betting comfort zone.
Spread at -1.5 for Edmonton at +130 has value if the Ducks decide to gift-wrap another late collapse. Which, based on recent evidence… is very possible.
Total at 7.0 feels like chaos territory. If both teams keep trading goals and defensive mistakes, this could turn into a track meet real fast.
Score Prediction: Oilers 5, Ducks 3
Pick: Edmonton -1.5 (+130)
Total: Over 7.0 (+112)
- NHL Playoffs Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
