Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Picks and Predictions for Sunday April 26 2026
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The Edmonton Oilers travel to face the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, California on Sunday, April 26, 2026, with puck drop scheduled for 9:30 PM. Coverage is available on ESPN. Anaheim enters Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round with a 2-1 series lead after winning the last two games, while Edmonton looks to even the matchup on the road. The Oilers are listed at -135 on the moneyline and -1.5 at +170, while the Ducks are +114 on the moneyline and +1.5 at -205. The total is set at 7.5 goals, with the over at +130 and the under at -155. Get into the action here with our Free NHL picks.
Previous Game Recap
Anaheim recently won over Edmonton 7-4 in Game 3, taking a 2-1 lead in the series with a major offensive showing at home. The Ducks led 2-1 after the opening period before both teams scored in the second, keeping the game tight entering the final frame. Anaheim then took full control in the third period, scoring four times while Edmonton added one more, allowing the Ducks to pull away and secure the win.
For Edmonton, Connor McDavid finished with a goal and an assist while putting three shots on goal, though he also ended with a minus-four rating. Leon Draisaitl added two assists and was active in the faceoff circle, while Evan Bouchard also contributed two assists from the blue line. Kasperi Kapanen, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Vasily Podkolzin each scored for the Oilers, giving Edmonton four different goal scorers. Connor Ingram faced heavy pressure in net, stopping 32 of 38 shots and finishing with a .842 save percentage.
Anaheim had several standout performances, led by Mikael Granlund, who recorded a goal and three assists with a plus-three rating. Jackson LaCombe also delivered a major effort from the back end with a goal and an assist while logging heavy minutes, and Leo Carlsson added a goal and an assist. Alex Killorn, Mason McTavish, Beckett Sennecke, and Jeffrey Viel each scored as well, while Chris Kreider, Troy Terry, Tim Washe, John Carlson, Drew Helleson, and Tyson Hinds all added assists. Lukas Dostal made 20 saves on 24 shots as Anaheim’s offense gave him enough support to finish the game.
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Edmonton Seeks a Road Response
Edmonton enters this matchup with a 41-30-11 record, including a 19-16-6 mark away from home. The Oilers recently lost to Anaheim 7-4 in Game 3 and recently lost to Anaheim 6-4 in Game 2 after recently winning over Anaheim 4-3 in Game 1. Before this series, Edmonton recently won over Vancouver 6-1 and recently lost to Colorado 2-1 in a shootout, giving the Oilers a mixed recent stretch heading into this pivotal road matchup.
The Oilers average 3.44 goals per game while allowing 3.23 goals against per game. They generate 29.7 shots per game and allow 26.7 shots against, showing a stronger shot profile than their goals-against number might suggest. On special teams, Edmonton has scored 68 power-play goals with a 30.6 percent conversion rate, while allowing 49 power-play goals against with a 77.8 percent penalty-kill rate. The Oilers have also produced six shorthanded goals.
One clear strength for Edmonton is its power play, which is operating at a high 30.6 percent based on the provided numbers. That gives the Oilers a path to stay dangerous even when the game is not fully controlled at even strength. The concern is the goals allowed, as Edmonton has given up high totals in the last two playoff losses and enters needing a cleaner defensive effort to keep the series from slipping further away.
Anaheim Looks to Keep the Pressure On
Anaheim comes into Game 4 with a 43-33-6 record and a 24-13-4 mark at home. The Ducks recently won over Edmonton 7-4 in Game 3 and recently won over Edmonton 6-4 in Game 2 after recently losing to Edmonton 4-3 in Game 1. Before the series, Anaheim recently won over Nashville 5-4 and recently lost to Minnesota 3-2, giving the Ducks three wins in their last five results provided.
The Ducks average 3.23 goals per game while allowing 3.51 goals against per game. They put 30.8 shots on goal per game and allow 28.4 shots against. On special teams, Anaheim has 49 power-play goals with an 18.6 percent success rate, while allowing 61 power-play goals against with a 76.4 percent penalty-kill rate. The Ducks have also recorded eight shorthanded goals.
Anaheim’s biggest strength right now is its recent offensive production in this series. The Ducks have scored 13 goals across the last two games provided, and they are coming off a seven-goal performance in the previous playoff game. The weakness remains on the defensive side, where their goals-against average is high, but their ability to generate shots and finish chances has allowed them to take control of the series.
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Picks and Prediction
Moneyline Pick
- Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim holds the 2-1 series lead and has recently won over Edmonton in back-to-back games by scores of 6-4 and 7-4. The Ducks also have the home-ice edge in this matchup with a 24-13-4 home record, while Edmonton enters after two straight playoff losses. However, Edmonton is still listed as the moneyline favorite and has the stronger power-play percentage, along with a better goals-against average and shots-against number. This is a tight call, but with Anaheim producing heavily in the last two games and playing at home, the side pick is Anaheim on the moneyline.
Total Pick
- Over 7.5
The total is set at 7.5 goals, and the lean is toward the over. The last two games in this series finished 6-4 and 7-4, both clearing this number, and Game 1 also reached seven total goals. Edmonton averages 3.44 goals per game, while Anaheim averages 3.23, and both teams have recently shown they can turn this series into a high-scoring matchup. Anaheim’s goals-against average is 3.51, while Edmonton’s is 3.23, which further supports another game with scoring chances on both sides. The over 7.5 is the preferred total pick.
Final Score Prediction: Anaheim Ducks 5 – Edmonton Oilers 4
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