Game 4: Ducks vs Oilers

Anaheim (2-1) vs Edmonton (1-2)

Series Preview: DucksNPucks Podcast

TV: 6:30 PM, Victory+ / KCOP-13

Audio: Ducks Stream

Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks took a 2-1 lead in this series after a wild 7-4 win over the Oilers in Game 3. Edmonton had leads of 1-0 and 3-1, but the Ducks were able to rally both times and eventually pulled ahead 5-3. The Oilers were able to score once more to get within one goal, but the Ducks scored two more times to go on and win.

Teemu Selanne was in attendance for Game 3 and he will be at The Pond tonight.

By The Numbers:

Goals For: 5.33
Goals Against: 4.00
Power Play: 50.0%
Penalty Kill: 87.5%

Corsi For %
Even Strength: 52.17%
Overall: 52.12%

Fenwick For %
Even Strength: 53.78%
Overall: 52.61%

Team Injuries/News:

Ross Johnston (lower-body injury) skated in pregame warmup for Game 3, but did not play. Jansen Harkins (hand) has been practicing.

Radko Gudas missed Games 2 and 3 with a lower-body injury.

Projected Lineup (Last Game)

Offense:
Chris Kreider – Leo Carlsson – Troy Terry
Alex Killorn – Mikael Granlund – Beckett Sennecke
Mason McTavish – Ryan Poehling – Cutter Gauthier
Jeffrey Viel – Tim Washe – Ian Moore

Defense:
Jackson LaCombe – Jacob Trouba
Pavel Mintyukov – John Carlson
Tyson Hinds – Drew Helleson

In Net:
Lukas Dostal 2-1 GAA 4.05 SV% .874 (Projected)

Get Your Fowl Towel Today!

Edmonton Outlook 

The Oilers lost Game 3 and now find themselves down 2-1 in this series. It’s still anyone’s series to win. The games have been fast paced and the scoring has increased each game. There were seven goals scored in Game 1, 10 in Game 2, and 11 in Game 3. Connor McDavid was kept off the score sheet in the first two games, but then broke through with a goal and assist in Game 3.

By The Numbers:

Goals For: 4.00
Goals Against: 5.33
Power Play: 12.5%
Penalty Kill: 50.0%

Corsi For %
Even Strength: 47.83%
Overall: 51.97%

Fenwick For %
Even Strength: 46.22%
Overall: 51.89%

Projected Lineup (Last Game)

Offense
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Connor McDavid – Zach Hyman
Vasily Podkolzin – Leon Draisaitl – Kasperi Kapanen
Matthew Savoie – Josh Samanski  – Jack Roslovic
Colton Dach – Curtis Lazar – Trent Frederic

Defense
Mattias Ekholm – Evan Bouchard
Darnell Nurse – Connor Murphy
Jake Walman – Ty Emberson

In Net:
Connor Ingram 1-2 GAA 4.70 SV% .849 (Projected)

Listen to our hockey podcast by clicking below or visiting us at Podomatic, Rumble, Spreaker, or YouTube.

Support us by becoming a DucksNPucks patron! Members can win game tickets, Ducks gear, and more!

Want to start your sports media career? Then Join The Puck Network!

DucksNPucks is part of The Puck Network, which covers the entire NHL. There are openings to cover your favorite team(s) and earn school credits! If you are interested, then apply by filling out the form here: Join Our Team. What are you waiting for? Start your sports media career TODAY!

April 24th, 2026