Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks on Apr 24, 2026. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 4, Anaheim Ducks 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Series | R1 Game 3: EDM 1-2 ANA |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 4 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 7 |
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 | Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 3 | 2 | 17:13 | 0.13 | 2.18 |
| 2nd | Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:53 | 0.23 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Jackson LaCombe | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:49 | 0.77 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:12 | EDM | Vasily Podkolzin | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:18 | ANA | Mason McTavish | Drew Helleson, Tyson Hinds | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 17:45 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Chris Kreider, Leo Carlsson | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 03:57 | EDM | Kasperi Kapanen | Leon Draisaitl, Connor Murphy | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 05:39 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Evan Bouchard, Connor McDavid | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 12:37 | ANA | Alex Killorn | Mikael Granlund, John Carlson | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 02:53 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | Mikael Granlund | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 03:35 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Troy Terry | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 08:36 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard | 4v5 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 16:57 | ANA | Jeffrey Viel | Tim Washe, Jackson LaCombe | 5v5 | 4–6 |
| 3rd 18:27 | ANA | Jackson LaCombe | — | 5v6 | 4–7 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.30 | 4.21 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 39.5% | 60.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 49.2% | 50.8% |
| Hits | 31 | 33 |
| Blocks | 12 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:52 | 0.00 | 1.38 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23:50 | 0.45 | 1.29 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:41 | 0.22 | 1.18 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:16 | 1.01 | 0.95 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:46 | 0.00 | 0.94 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.36 | 0.75 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:52 | 0.67 | 0.58 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:10 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:37 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:11 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:16 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:30 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:42 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:14 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:10 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 17:13 | 0.13 | 2.18 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:53 | 0.23 | 1.54 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 26:49 | 0.77 | 1.44 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14:26 | 0.23 | 0.90 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:09 | 0.77 | 0.79 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:50 | 0.50 | 0.75 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:46 | 0.68 | 0.75 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:43 | 0.09 | 0.74 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:12 | 0.20 | 0.69 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:23 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:05 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:12 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:27 | 0.24 | 0.25 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:05 | 0.20 | 0.22 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:38 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:30 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:36 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 32 | 38 | 84.2% | -3.44 | L |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 21 | 25 | 83.3% | -2.40 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 7–4 on Apr 24, 2026.
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.21 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 3.3 — the run of play matched the result, with Anaheim Ducks earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mikael Granlund led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.18 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Lukas Dostal stopped 21 of 25, worth -2.4 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Edmonton Oilers 7–4 on Apr 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 7, Edmonton Oilers 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mikael Granlund led all skaters at 2.18, on 1G, 3A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.21 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 3.3, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 24 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 39. High-danger chances went 7 to 13.