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2026-04-21
Oilers’ Dickinson buries rebound goal to even up Game 1 late vs. Ducks - 
Watch as Edmonton Oilers’ Jason Dickinson buries a rebound goal for his second tally of the night to even up Game 1 late in the third against the Anaheim Ducks.
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Live: Leo Carlsson har gjort första målet i slutspelet - 
Anaheim leder i Edmonton med 3–2 i en match som pågår. Leo Carlsson har gjort sitt första slutspelsmål för Anaheim.
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Porter Martone has Arrived #letsgoflyers - 
"[Martone] has been going up in tough minutes. I think he got five minutes of Sidney Crosby" 👀 Shayna Goldman on Porter Martone's playoff debut against the #LetsGoPens. Presented by @FanDuelCanada Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceof
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Oilers’ Dickinson and Kapanen score a minute apart in first period vs. Ducks - 
Watch as Edmonton Oilers forwards Jason Dickinson and Kasperi Kapanen score exactly one minute apart to take an early two-goal lead.
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Ducks’ Washe opening goal immediately waved off for goalie interference - 
Watch as Anaheim Ducks’ Tim Washe’s opening goal in Game 1 is immediately waved off for goalie interference on Edmonton Oilers’ Connor Ingram.
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Leon Draisaitl returns to Oilers’ lineup for playoff opener against Ducks - 
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers got a boost in Monday’s opener of their first-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks with the return of Leon Draisaitl. Draisaitl missed the final 14 games of the regular season with a knee injury. The German star was activated from the long-term injured list before Monday’s game. The post Leon Draisaitl returns to Oilers’ lineup for playoff opener against Ducks appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Oilers fans from Saskatchewan and B.C. celebrate 'Duck hunting' season - 
Forget the ups and downs of a meh regular season, Oilers fans are believers
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Leon Draisaitl returns to Oilers’ lineup for playoff opener against Ducks - 
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Oilers fans from Saskatchewan and B.C. celebrate 'Duck hunting' season - 
Forget the ups and downs of a meh regular season, Oilers fans are believers
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Updated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket, Schedule and Top Highlights from April 20 - 
Welcome the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks to the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Oilers star Draisaitl returns to start playoffs - 
The Edmonton Oilers got a boost in Monday's opener of their first-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks with the return of Leon Draisaitl.
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Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sportsnet: Oilers vs. Ducks, Game 1 - 
Last year’s Western Conference champion, the Edmonton Oilers, hit the ice for playoff hockey once again with only one goal in mind: win the Cup. Watch them take on the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their first-round series, with coverage beginning on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ at 10:20 p.m. ET / 8:20 p.m. MT.
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Leon Draisaitl returns to Oilers’ lineup for playoff opener against Ducks - 
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Leon Draisaitl returns to Oilers’ lineup for playoff opener against Ducks - 
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Leon Draisaitl returns to Oilers’ lineup for playoff opener against Ducks - 
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers get a big boost for tonight’s Game 1 of their NHL first-round playoff series with the Anaheim Ducks. Leon Draisaitl returns to the lineup for Edmonton’s playoff opener after missing the final 14 games of the regular season with a knee injury. The German star was activated from the long-term The post Leon Draisaitl returns to Oilers’ lineup for playoff opener against Ducks appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Leon Draisaitl to return from injury for Game 1 vs. Ducks as Oilers' playoff run begins - 
Leon Draisaitl, a critical piece of the Edmonton Oilers' playoff puzzle, is expected to make his return Monday night after missing more than a month of regular season play because of an injury.
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Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl activated off long-term injured reserve, will return for Game 1 - 
Leon is back! The Edmonton Oilers are getting a massive boost to their lineup, as centre Leon Draisaitl will be returning for Game 1 of their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. LEON = ACTIVATED‼️ #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/1vHIPPlMoN — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 20, 2026 Draisaitl had missed the final 14 games of the…
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NHL Notebook: Playoff hockey is back in Buffalo, Dowd and Durzi at the centre of tensions between Golden Knights, Mammoth - 
As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 1 of their seventh consecutive playoff run, the Buffalo Sabres got their first taste of post-season action in 15 years on Sunday night. After being down 2-0 to the Boston Bruins late in the third period, the Sabres appeared to be set to start their highly anticipated playoff…
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Oilers Activate Leon Draisaitl Off LTIR - 
The Edmonton Oilers have activated center Leon Draisaitl off LTIR.
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OIL CHANGE Edmonton set to face Anaheim in 1st round after 4 straight meetings with Kings - 
OIL CHANGE Edmonton set to face Anaheim in 1st round after 4 straight meetings with Kings
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Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl to return in Game 1 against Ducks - 
Draisaitl had missed the last 14 games of the regular season due to a lower-body injury.
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Edmonton Oilers Star Back for Game 1 vs Anaheim Ducks - 
The Leon Draisaitl return is official, as Leon Draisaitl will rejoin the Edmonton Oilers lineup for Game 1 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks. The star forward returns after missing the final stretch of the regular season with a lower-body injury sustained on March 15th. Meanwhile, his return comes at a critical moment as Edmonton begins another postseason push. Leon Draisaitl Return: Oilers Star Back for Game 1 vs Ducks
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Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl to return from injury in Game 1 vs. Ducks - 
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Consistent, league-average goaltending is what the Oilers need from Connor Ingram in the playoffs - 
The Edmonton Oilers needed a netminder to step up this season, and they got just that with Connor Ingram. Goaltending has not been an area of strength for the Oilers in about a decade, dating back to Cam Talbot’s terrific 2016-17 season. In 2025-26, the Oilers used four netminders, the most in the Connor McDavid…
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Discussion Thread: April 20-23 - 
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue all week long after an excellent start over the weekend. The playoffs have already delivered some chaos: the Buffalo Sabres stormed back late to stun the Boston Bruins, the Montreal Canadiens won Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime thanks to a hat trick from Juraj Slafkovsky, and the Minnesota Wild crushed the Dallas Stars early just to remind everyone brackets aren’t set in stone. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights handled business in steady but not necessarily flashy fashion. This week will consist of mostly Games 2 and 3s from the aforementioned series, while the Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers kick off Game 1 Monday. Our predictions for the opening round are in this article and feel free to add your own in the comments of that article. The
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Anaheim ends playoff drought after 7 seasons — How to watch Ducks-Oilers for free - 
It's been a long seven seasons.
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Open Post - Four NHL Playoff Games Tonight - 
Monday’s schedule features the final Game 1 of the 2026 First Round with the @EdmontonOilers hosting the @AnaheimDucks as well as the @penguins, @Senators and @DallasStars all looking to even their series. pic.twitter.com/3Ltc1Doblx— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) April 20, 2026
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Lowe: 'Bullish' on Oilers to make another long Cup run - 
"We don't overthink it. This is not about trying to produce the show down to the minute"
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Lowe: 'Bullish' on Oilers to make another long Cup run - 
"We don't overthink it. This is not about trying to produce the show down to the minute."
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LIVE | Warmup - Oilers vs Ducks - Game 1 - 
Watch live warmups as the Oilers for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks
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Lowe: 'Bullish' on Oilers to make another long Cup run - 
"We don't overthink it. This is not about trying to produce the show down to the minute."
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From My Eyes: My newfound belief in another deep playoffs run for the Oilers - 
For the first time in what feels like forever, the Edmonton Oilers are playing someone new in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tell me you are excited too for this. I know from a fan standpoint, I can’t be happier that this is all happening right now. I’m absolutely stoked to be…
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Whit is DONE with the Oilers if the Ducks win the series #PinkWhitney - 
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How far can Edmonton go in this years playoff run? - 
How far can Edmonton go in this years playoff run? Presented by: bet365 (@bet365ca) http://bet365.ca | USE CODE: NATION #bet365 #NHL #Playoffs #StanleyCup #Edmonton #OIlers #EDM #Ducks #YEG
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2026-04-20
Oilers notebook: Edmonton defenceman Mattias Ekholm enters 12th straight NHL playoffs - 
"I don’t know what to tell you. I’ve been on some very good teams ... let’s start there," Ekholm said
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The Drop Episode 50 | Texas Toast - 
The Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again & to celebrate you can enjoy this full FREE episode of The Drop from the 2025 Western Conference Final! Want to watch more full episodes on OilersPlus.com? Use promo code PLAYOFFS26 to score one year of access for just $13.99.
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Oilers notebook: Edmonton defenceman Mattias Ekholm enters 12th straight NHL playoffs - 
"I don’t know what to tell you. I’ve been on some very good teams ... let’s start there," Ekholm said
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Oilers notebook: Edmonton defenceman Mattias Ekholm enters 12th straight NHL playoffs - 
"I don’t know what to tell you. I’ve been on some very good teams ... let’s start there," Ekholm said
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PREVIEW: Ducks Make Long-Awaited Return to Postseason in Game 1 vs. Edmonton The moment we've been waiting for is finally here, ... - 
PREVIEW: Ducks Make Long-Awaited Return to Postseason in Game 1 vs. Edmonton The moment we've been waiting for is finally here, as the Ducks and Oilers face off in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round (7 p.m. PT on Victory+ and KCOP-13)
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GDB +1.0: Oilers and Ducks get ready to rumble (8 PM, CBC) - 
The Tampa Bay Lightning played in three consecutive Stanley Cup Finals in 2020-2022. The Florida Panthers followed that up with three appearances of their own in 2023-25 and the Edmonton Oilers’ quest for a third consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearance begins tonight against a young, fast, and inexperienced Anaheim Ducks club. The 82-game regular season…
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Was Oettinger not Pulled in Game 1 Because of the Situation with Pete DeBoer Last Playoffs? #stars - 
"I think when you combine the DeBoer situation of last year... and what the team did in front of him, you don't just put it on [Oettinger's] shoulders" Shayna Goldman's thoughts on Glen Gulutzan not pulling Oettinger in game 1 loss. Presented by @FanDuelCanada Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www
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Scenes from Morning Skates: Oilers’ Draisaitl and Dickinson game-time decisions for Game 1 - 
So, will Leon Draisaitl or Jason Dickinson be in the Edmonton Oilers Game 1 lineup? We won’t know right until warmups. Lineups will be more closely guarded now that the playoffs have begun, as the Oilers face the Anaheim Ducks for the first time since 2016-17. “We’re not going to announce who’s playing and exactly…
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A tactical preview of the Oilers first-round matchup against the Ducks - 
One thing I can guarantee is that the Edmonton Oilers coaching staff will be prepared for their opponent. The same goes for Joel Quenneville and the Anaheim Ducks. They’ve likely been holed up in their offices since the moment the regular season ended, balancing their approach between tweaks made specifically for the matchup and improvements…
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OILERS TODAY | Pre-Game 1 vs ANA 04.20.26 - 
The Oilers step into the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks. Paige Martin has more on Edmonton's lineup and the potential return of Draisaitl and Dickinson.
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Sources: Oilers C Draisaitl set to return for G1 - 
Edmonton Oilers star center Leon Draisaitl, who has not played since March 15 after suffering a lower-body injury, is expected to return for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan.
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A win in Edmonton may be required for a Ducks’ series victory - 
With Edmonton’s strength as a road playoff team, the inexperienced Ducks will need to find their footing quickly.
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Sabres Massive Comeback, Wild Roll Stars & Other Game 1 Reactions | DFO Rundown - 
Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway, and Game 1 delivered immediate chaos and statement performances across the board. The Buffalo Sabres authored one of the biggest stories of the opening night with a massive comeback that shifted momentum and set the tone for their series. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild made a clear statement, rolling over the Dallas Stars with a dominant Game 1 performance. We also break down Canadiens vs Lightning and Avalanche vs Kings, including key controversial moments that could define both series early. Plus we check in on Flyers vs Penguins, Buy or Sell, and the chaos surrounding the Vancouver Canucks. Before we wrap we discuss the Oilers vs the Ducks as Draisaitl is set to return to the ice Monday night for Game 1. #NHLPlayoffs #Playoffs #Hockey #IceHockey #StanleyCup #Sabres #Buffalo #Boston #Bruins #Carolina #Oilers #Edmonton #Ducks #mammoths 01:00 - Buffalo Sabres Comeback 12:20 - Canadiens 1 | Lightning 0 23:10 - Avalanche 1 | Kings 0
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Lightning Lose in Overtime. Pat Maroon on Special Teams Battle | Morning Cuppa Hockey - 
Pat Maroon jumps on the show to break down what went wrong for Tampa Bay in game one against Montreal. Will it be a special teams battle? Are the Lightning missing Victor Hedman? How will Tampa bounce back in game two and much more! #NHL #HockeyTalk #StanleyCup #Playoffs #MorningCuppaHockey Presented by bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/ 👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting __
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Playoff Deep Dive with James van Riemsdyk & Red Wings | Morning Cuppa Hockey - 
James van Riemsdyk joins the guys to talk about the disappointing end to his season in Detroit, if he wants to keep playing in the NHL, teams flying under the radar to start the playoffs, and much more! #NHL #HockeyTalk #StanleyCup #Playoffs #MorningCuppaHockey Presented by bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/ 👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ________________________________
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Leo inför slutspelsdebuten: ✓McDavid ✓Analysen av Dahlin ✓Reaktionerna - 
Hockeynews är på plats i USA och bevakar Stanley Cup-slutspelet – den här gången har vi träffat Leo Carlsson i Anaheim inför den unge hockeystjärnans slutspelsdebut. I natt möter Ducks Edmonton i första mötet av matchserien i den första slutspelsrundan.
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Hyman ready to play hard brand of playoff hockey - 
Oilers forward Zach Hyman led the NHL playoffs in hits last season when a dislocated wrist knocked him out of Edmonton's lineup.
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Oilers’ Hyman says he won’t hold back after last season’s playoff-ending wrist injury - 
EDMONTON — Oilers forward Zach Hyman led the NHL playoffs in hits last season when a dislocated wrist knocked him out of Edmonton’s lineup. He was a spectator when his team fell to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final for a second straight year. “It was very hard,” Hyman said Monday in Edmonton The post Oilers’ Hyman says he won’t hold back after last season’s playoff-ending wrist injury appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Oilers’ Hyman says he won’t hold back after last season’s playoff-ending wrist injury - 
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Oilers’ Hyman says he won’t hold back after last season’s playoff-ending wrist injury - 
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EE Alumni's Wine Fest fundraiser around the corner - 
The EE Alumni is stepping up to provide a good reason with their annual Wine Fest fundraiser
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"Vi har en chans att chocka hockeyvärlden"  - 
Rasmus Dahlin debuterade i går natt – nu är det Leo Carlssons tur att leda sitt lag in i Stanley Cup-slutspelet. Två av svensk hockeys största NHL-stjärnor är för första gången på jakt efter bucklan. Hockeynews är på plats i USA och har träffat Leo Carlsson inför starten på matchserien mot Connor McDavids Edmonton!
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GAME KEYS | Pre-Game 1 vs ANA 04.20.26 - 
Tony Brar & Gene Principe discuss Edmonton's lineup and tee up Game 1 from Rogers Place
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Billy Jaffe on Bruins Collapses in Game One vs Buffalo & Tage Thompson | Morning Cuppa Hockey - 
Billy Jaffe jumps on the show to break down the Boston Bruins' collapse versus the Buffalo Sabres in Game one. Tage Thompson's impact, Jeremy Swayman's steady play, defensive breakdowns and much more! #NHL #HockeyTalk #StanleyCup #Playoffs #MorningCuppaHockey Presented by bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/ 👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting __________________________________
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Booed in Buffalo #sabrehood - 
Should Buffalo fans boo the Sabres for lack of success on the powerplay? Jonny Lazarus & JVR discuss + a hilarious story about Jakub Voracek in Philly. Presented by @ProrasoUSA #ShaveLikeAPro Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff 💻
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Special Teams, Special Plays, Special Players ☝️ #gohabsgo - 
"Series are won by special teams sometimes, and Montreal took the toll on that one" Pat Maroon on #GoHabsGo beating #GoBolts in OT to take a 1-0 series lead. Presented by bet365 #bet365 Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff 💻 Follow
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Five Oilers players who could be X-factors against the Ducks - 
For four years, the Edmonton Oilers have spent the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs navigating the Los Angeles Kings and their trap hockey. The Kings used their passive style to prevent clean entries and turn each series into a tight-checking slog. This year will be different. Edmonton’s first post-season opponent, the Anaheim Ducks,…
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‘It starts on the defensive side’: Ekholm on Oilers heading into playoffs - 
Edmonton Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm talks about the team’s mindset heading into Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks, as well as the team’s recent defensive efforts down the stretch.
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Knoblauch on why Ingram starts Game 1: ‘He hasn’t cost us games’ - 
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch shares his thoughts on Connor Ingram’s performance in the regular season and how he feels about him heading into the playoffs.
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Two clearest signals Edmonton Oilers are locked and loaded for 2026 playoffs - 
In Oil Country, in the land of the Oilers Faithful, in Cult of Hockey territory, we all have our hopes and fears about how things will play out in the 2026 playoffs, but I’m bullish myself, mainly because I’ve seen two clear signals that the Edmonton Oilers are ready for the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Two clearest signals Edmonton Oilers are locked and loaded for 2026 playoffs - 
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More Indications Draisaitl and Dickinson Playing Game 1 For Oilers - 
What is the final Oilers lineup for Game 1? Draisaitl and Dickinson's status isn't official, but signs point to both returning for the crucial playoff opener.
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PRE-RAW | Kris Knoblauch 04.20.26 - 
Kris addresses the media on Monday morning as the Oilers prepare for Game 1 of their Round 1 series against the Ducks.
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PRE-RAW | Adam Henrique 04.20.26 - 
Adam chats with the media from Rogers Place prior to facing the Ducks in Game 1.
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PRE-RAW | Zach Hyman 04.20.26 - 
Zach speaks from Rogers Place on Monday morning ahead of Game 1 against the Ducks.
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PRE-RAW | Mattias Ekholm 04.20.26 - 
Mattias talks on Monday morning prior to Game 1 against the Ducks at Rogers Place.
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Four Oilers, zero Ducks remain from previous playoff meeting in 2017 - 
For the third time in franchise history, and the first time in nearly a decade, the Oilers and Ducks will meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The first meeting came during Edmonton’s run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2006. After taking down the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Red Wings in the first round and the Sharks…
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Draisaitl game-time decision for Oilers tonight Stars enter Game 2 against Wild in familiar position - 
Forward missed final 14 games of regular season with lower-body injuryLoss to Wild on Saturday was 9th in 11 series openers for Dallas since 2022
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Ny keeper signert! - 
Storhamar Hockey har i dag kommet til enighet med med målvakten Theo Rooseboom de Vries (25) om en toårskontrakt. Han har spilt for Lillehammer de tre siste sesongene, men kommer opprinnelig fra Lørenskog. Juniorårene tilbragte han i Oilers-systemet og var også en tur innom J20-laget til Västerås i Sverige. Han vekket først oppmerksomhet da han […] The post Ny keeper signert! first appeared on Storhamar Hockey.
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Slafkovsky Plays Hero, Sabres Crazy Comeback, and Canucks ft. Shayna Goldman & Jeff Paterson | Sheet - 
Dive into a jam-packed episode of The Sheet with Jeff Marek as Jeff is joined by Shayna Goldman to break down an electrifying opening weekend of the NHL Playoffs. From the Carolina Hurricanes shutting out the Ottawa Senators to the Minnesota Wild’s dominant performance over the Dallas Stars, no series is left untouched. The duo unpacks the Philadelphia Flyers’ statement road win in Pittsburgh, the Montreal Canadiens’ thrilling Game 1 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning powered by Juraj Slafkovsky’s hat trick and OT heroics, and the Colorado Avalanche handling business versus the LA Kings. Plus, they discuss Vegas’ dramatic comeback against the Utah Mammoth and the Buffalo Sabres’ stunning late-game rally over the Boston Bruins—marking their first playoff win in 14 years. Later, Jeff previews the Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks series opener before welcoming Jeff Paterson to dive into a turbulent moment for the Vancouver Canucks, including the firing of Patrik Allvin, Jim
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Ex-Oilers GM Playoff Reformatting Idea Resurfaces - 
A former Oilers GM's bold playoff scheduling concept, giving top seeds home-ice control, is sparking new debate among league decision-makers.
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‘In a way better place’: Oilers’ Connor Ingram ready for huge Game 1 vs. Ducks - 
Connor Ingram is focused and ready to roll as the Oilers take on the Ducks in a Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, writes Mark Spector.
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Pre-Scout: Oilers hope to prove playoff experience is understated, not overrated - 
Agreed, Connor. The regular season can be a little monotonous. Whether you hung around for all 82 Edmonton Oilers games during the regular season, picked and chose the games you watched, time to hop aboard. The playoffs have begun. The last series to kick off will finally get going against the Anaheim Ducks tonight, as…
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Oilers’ Connor Murphy excited for his first real taste of NHL Playoffs - 
Connor Murphy made his NHL debut November 16th, 2013. He’s played 825 regular season NHL games but tonight will be his first playoff game with fans in the building. He played nine playoff games for Chicago in the 2020 bubble in Edmonton, but with no fans in the crowd, Murphy didn’t get the authentic playoff…
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No NHL playoffs at home, but Sharks broadcasters are back on TV this week - 
Stanley Cup playoffs: Randy Hahn and Drew Remenda will call Oilers-Ducks games this week
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NHL Rumors: Canucks Pausing GM Search, Rielly Trade, Oilers Returns - 
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks are weighing whether their next general manager hire could hinge on the upcoming draft lottery, the Toronto Maple Leafs continue their search…
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Buffalo’s Electric Comeback & Slafkovsky Steals Game 1 | Daily Faceoff Live - 
The playoffs are already delivering chaos. The Buffalo Sabres storm back in Game 1 with three goals in just over four minutes, erasing a 2–0 deficit in an absolutely electric finish—because of course, it’s playoff Tage. We break down a wild opening night that saw the Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, and Montreal Canadiens all steal road wins to kick off their series. And yes… we need to talk about Juraj Slafkovsky. How good is this guy right now? Despite managing just nine shots through two periods, the Canadiens found a way—while Andrei Vasilevskiy didn’t exactly look like himself. So which home team down 1–0 should be the most concerned? Overreaction time: Are the Colorado Avalanche really about to sweep the Los Angeles Kings? Do the Anaheim Ducks have to win on the road to stay alive? Cole Bagley joins for “The All 32” to talk Utah vs. the Vegas Golden Knights—was Game 1 a missed opportunity or proof Utah can hang? SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Hockey f
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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. That late surge…
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NHL Predictions: Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars, Game 2 - 
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. Our featured game of this edition is the Dallas Stars hosting the Minnesota Wild. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs. NHL Predictions Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Series: Wild 1-0 Stars
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Ducks at Oilers, Game 1, First Round - 
I have been waiting for exactly one forever and the day has finally arrived. Today, Edmonton Oilers fans will watch a…
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Solid goaltending and playoff experience should have Oilers feeling confident against Ducks - 
Nine years ago, when the Edmonton Oilers last met the Anaheim Ducks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the roles were completely reversed. The Ducks were the grizzled veteran club led by the likes of Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry, and Ryan Kesler. They were a team that were constantly dominant in the regular season but were…
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Oilers lean into their playoff maturity ahead of Game 1 against Ducks - 
The Edmonton Oilers climbed a playoff mountain the last two years, but didn't plant their flag on the summit.
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Breaking Down How the Oilers Stack Up Against the Ducks - 
For the first time in five years, the Edmonton Oilers will face a new opponent to kick off the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Rather than going up against the LA Kings…
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McDavid vs. Carlsson – Leos största prövning i NHL-karriären - 
Preview inför slutspelsserien mellan Edmonton och Anaheim. The post McDavid vs. Carlsson – Leos största prövning i NHL-karriären appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
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Fem heta puckar: Oilers, Ducks går in i slutspelet Relaterat: Stanley Cup-svepet: Eriksson Ek tvåmålsskytt, Hurricanes nollade S... - 
Fem heta puckar: Oilers, Ducks går in i slutspelet Relaterat: Stanley Cup-svepet: Eriksson Ek tvåmålsskytt, Hurricanes nollade Senators
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Oilers’ Draisaitl & Dickinson Could be in Lineup For Game 1 Against Ducks - 
The Edmonton Oilers are heading into Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round against the Anaheim Ducks with some massive news on the injury front. Both Leon Draisaitl and…
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Mikael Granlundin Anaheimilta löytyy salainen ase – tästä syystä Edmonton murtuu! - 
NHLSuomen toimittajat ennakoivat NHL:n pudotuspelejä lataamalla tiskiin kuumia väitteitä jokaisesta ottelusarjasta. Tällä kertaa käsittelyssä on Edmonton Oilersin ja Anaheim Ducksin muodostama taistelupari, ja ääneen pääsevät Joni Ala
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Why you should go all-in on motivated Oilers for Game 1 and series vs. Ducks - 
VSiN By The Books’ Dave Ross and Jensen Lewis handicap the Wild vs. Stars Game 2, and also explain why you should go all-in on betting a highly motivated Oilers team in Game 1 and the series vs. the sputtering Ducks.
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Mikael Granlundin Anaheimilta löytyy salainen ase – näin Edmonton murretaan! - 
NHLSuomen toimittajat ennakoivat NHL:n pudotuspelejä lataamalla tiskiin kuumia väitteitä jokaisesta ottelusarjasta. Tällä kertaa käsittelyssä on Edmonton Oilersin ja Anaheim Ducksin muodostama taistelupari, ja ääneen pääsevät Joni Ala
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Monday Mailbag: What are the Oilers’ advantages and disadvantages in Round 1 vs. the Ducks? - 
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing the Oilers’ chances against the Anaheim Ducks, Josh Samanski’s spot in the lineup, Cup or Bust,…
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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…
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Monday Morning Bag Skate 4-20-26 - 
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will (Not) Be, 4/17: Caring (SCH) Musings on Madison, Episode 208 — Another Blackhawks season ends. So now what? (SCH) Blackhawks player grades, Part I: Spencer Knight proves himself, young defense develops (Athletic) Blackhawks players set playoffs as 2027 goal, but Kyle Davidson knows that’ll require enormous leap (Sun-Times) Updates from Blackhaw
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NHL Predictions: Round 1, Game 2, 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins - 
The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins clash in Game 2 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with Last Word On Hockey. Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for games around the NHL. In tonight’s matchup, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia battle in an ever-important second game.  NHL Predictions featuring the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins Regular Season Head-to-Head: Flyers 2-2 Penguins Playoff Series: Flyers 1-0 Penguins How to W
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Anaheimilla on 105-kiloinen salainen ase – näin Edmonton kaatuu! - 
NHLSuomen toimittajat ennakoivat NHL:n pudotuspelejä lataamalla tiskiin kuumia väitteitä jokaisesta ottelusarjasta. Tällä kertaa käsittelyssä on Edmonton Oilersin ja Anaheim Ducksin muodostama taistelupari, ja ääneen pääsevät Joni Ala
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Morning Chirps: Great second day of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Oilers get two huge returns - 
Morning Chirps: Great second day of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Oilers get two huge returns
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NHL-pudotuspeliennakko: Oilers odottaa Draisaitlin paluuta maailman parhaan pelaajan rinnalle, Ducks pelkää sitä - 
Kaksi edellistä kevättä finaaleissa saakka pelannut Edmonton Oilers kohtaa ensimmäisellä kierroksella suuryllättäjä Anaheim Ducksin.
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