The Edmonton Oilers bring their impressive eight-wins-in-nine-games streak to the Honda Center as they face off against the Anaheim Ducks in a Pacific Division matchup on Sunday afternoon.
Edmonton's high-powered offense, led by Leon Draisaitl's 24 goals and Connor McDavid's 34 assists, has been averaging 3.3 goals per game while maintaining the NHL's highest shots-per-game average at 32.5.
The Ducks, currently sitting seventh in the Pacific Division, have struggled to find their rhythm, winning just three of their last ten games while averaging a concerning 2.4 goals per game.
Both teams will be completing back-to-back games, with the Oilers likely starting backup goaltender Calvin Pickard against Anaheim's veteran netminder John Gibson.
While Edmonton's recent form suggests they hold the advantage, the challenges of playing consecutive games could level the playing field in this divisional contest.
As these Pacific Division rivals prepare to face off, special teams could prove decisive, with Edmonton's 15th-ranked power play unit looking to capitalize against Anaheim's 29th-ranked penalty kill.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers: who will win?
For tonight's Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers matchup, our predictive model gives the Oilers a 71% chance of defeating the Ducks.
Edmonton Oilers: 71% win probability
- Superior offensive output (114 goals for vs Ducks' 83)
- Better overall record (21 wins vs Ducks' 13)
- Strong recent form (LWWWL vs Ducks' LLWLW)
Anaheim Ducks: 29% win probability
- Poor offensive production (League-low 83 goals scored)
- Weak overall record (13-17 record, 7th in Pacific Division)
- Poor goal differential (-23 goals, allowing 106 while scoring 83)
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Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers odds
| Anaheim Ducks | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +235 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -290 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Anaheim Ducks have won 13 out of 34 matches this season.
- 2The Edmonton Oilers have won 21 out of 35 matches this season.
- 3With 30 points, the Anaheim Ducks holds the 13th position in the league standings.
- 4Edmonton Oilers's 45 points place them 4th in the rankings.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers form
Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers head to head
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Mar 30, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
6 : 1
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Feb 10, 2024
Anaheim Ducks
3 : 5
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Jan 1, 2024
Anaheim Ducks
2 : 7
Edmonton Oilers
Nov 27, 2023
Edmonton Oilers
8 : 2
Anaheim Ducks
Apr 6, 2023
Anaheim Ducks
1 : 3
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Apr 2, 2023
Edmonton Oilers
6 : 0
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