Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Edmonton Oilers on Apr 20, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 3, Edmonton Oilers 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Series | R1 Game 1: EDM 1-0 ANA |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 3 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 4 |
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 | Jason Dickinson | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12:01 | — | 2.35 |
| 2nd | Troy Terry | R | 2 | 1 | 5 | 18:04 | — | 1.55 |
| 3rd | Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:56 | — | 1.53 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:21 | EDM | Jason Dickinson | Jake Walman, Ty Emberson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:21 | EDM | Kasperi Kapanen | Leon Draisaitl, Vasily Podkolzin | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 00:19 | ANA | Troy Terry | Leo Carlsson, Jackson LaCombe | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:38 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Troy Terry, Chris Kreider | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 14:29 | ANA | Troy Terry | John Carlson, Mikael Granlund | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 11:30 | EDM | Jason Dickinson | Mattias Ekholm, Jake Walman | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 18:06 | EDM | Kasperi Kapanen | Vasily Podkolzin, Leon Draisaitl | 5v5 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.25 | 3.09 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 47.5% | 52.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 41.9% | 58.1% |
| Hits | 37 | 46 |
| Blocks | 19 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 7 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Terry | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 18:04 | — | 1.55 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 17:52 | — | 0.83 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:11 | — | 0.59 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:16 | — | 0.39 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:48 | — | 0.39 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:40 | — | 0.33 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:35 | — | 0.24 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:53 | — | 0.17 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16:20 | — | 0.16 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:02 | — | 0.14 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:07 | — | 0.13 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:29 | — | -0.13 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:31 | — | -0.15 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:37 | — | -0.16 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 | — | -0.17 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:34 | — | -0.19 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:02 | — | -0.21 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:06 | — | -0.29 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Dickinson | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12:01 | — | 2.35 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:56 | — | 1.53 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:31 | — | 1.41 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 18:00 | — | 1.39 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:40 | — | 0.73 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:20 | — | 0.67 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:33 | — | 0.58 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:36 | — | 0.42 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:09 | — | 0.07 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:56 | — | 0.03 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:50 | — | 0.00 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:00 | — | -0.05 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:16 | — | -0.18 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:36 | — | -0.24 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:04 | — | -0.26 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:06 | — | -0.51 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:20 | — | -0.61 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15:01 | — | -0.91 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 30 | 34 | 88.2% | -0.91 | L |
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | 0.25 | W |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4–3 on Apr 20, 2026, a one-goal game.
Edmonton Oilers generated 3.09 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 3.25 — Anaheim Ducks owned the better of the chances but Edmonton Oilers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jason Dickinson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.35 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Anaheim Ducks 4–3 on Apr 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 4, Anaheim Ducks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jason Dickinson led all skaters at 2.35, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 3.09 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 3.25, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 27 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 33. High-danger chances went 10 to 13.