Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks on Feb 25, 2026. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 5, Anaheim Ducks 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 5 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 6 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Matt Savoie | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16:28 | 0.52 | 2.59 |
| 2nd | Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:16 | 0.26 | 2.56 |
| 3rd | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:12 | 0.61 | 2.31 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:13 | EDM | Jack Roslovic | Matt Savoie, Darnell Nurse | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:03 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Connor McDavid, Matt Savoie | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 10:30 | ANA | Ian Moore | Jansen Harkins, Ross Johnston | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 03:01 | ANA | Alex Killorn | Leo Carlsson, Mason McTavish | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 18:45 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Mattias Ekholm, Evan Bouchard | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 19:20 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 01:30 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Jacob Trouba, Chris Kreider | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 02:55 | ANA | Olen Zellweger | Radko Gudas, Troy Terry | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 05:53 | EDM | Matt Savoie | Vasily Podkolzin, Mattias Ekholm | 4v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 06:39 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | Jackson LaCombe | 5v5 | 5–5 |
| 3rd 18:46 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Leo Carlsson, Chris Kreider | 5v5 | 5–6 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.16 | 3.13 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 57.9% | 42.1% |
| Hits | 21 | 23 |
| Blocks | 11 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 8 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Savoie | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16:28 | 0.52 | 2.59 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:16 | 0.26 | 2.56 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:12 | 0.61 | 2.31 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:02 | 0.51 | 2.29 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:30 | 0.08 | 2.02 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:17 | 0.63 | 1.38 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:16 | 0.26 | 0.51 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:18 | 0.04 | 0.46 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:28 | 0.20 | 0.46 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:24 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:18 | 0.48 | 0.37 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:13 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:34 | 0.04 | 0.14 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:14 | 0.20 | 0.11 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:30 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:42 | 0.07 | -0.25 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:35 | 0.21 | -0.32 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 17:01 | 0.35 | 1.92 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:55 | 0.00 | 1.27 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:58 | 0.30 | 1.05 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:36 | 0.12 | 0.97 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:34 | 0.07 | 0.97 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:27 | 0.02 | 0.85 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.44 | 0.59 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:23 | 0.01 | 0.56 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:35 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:47 | 0.03 | 0.39 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.34 | 0.39 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:27 | 0.41 | 0.28 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:14 | 0.67 | 0.24 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.04 | 0.12 |
| Ian Moore | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:21 | 0.11 | -0.11 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:53 | 0.19 | -0.34 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:21 | 0.04 | -0.59 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 20 | 25 | 80.0% | -2.85 | |
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 3 | 4 | 75.0% | -0.56 | L |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 22 | 27 | 81.5% | -1.09 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6–5 on Feb 25, 2026, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.13 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 4.16 — Edmonton Oilers owned the better of the chances but Anaheim Ducks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Matt Savoie led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.59 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Connor Ingram stopped 3 of 4, worth -0.56 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Edmonton Oilers 6–5 on Feb 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 6, Edmonton Oilers 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matt Savoie led all skaters at 2.59, on 1G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.13 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 4.16, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 27 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 29. High-danger chances went 17 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Tristan Jarry stopped 20 of 25 (-2.85 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 22 of 27 (-1.09 goals saved above expected).