Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks on Apr 26, 2026. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 3, Anaheim Ducks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Series | R1 Game 4: EDM 1-3 ANA |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 3 |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:56 | 0.35 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:32 | 0.43 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | John Carlson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25:46 | 0.02 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:38 | EDM | Kasperi Kapanen | Jake Walman, Jason Dickinson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 06:32 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Evan Bouchard, Connor McDavid | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 07:36 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Jackson LaCombe, Alex Killorn | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 18:43 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Leo Carlsson, John Carlson | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 03:27 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 13:31 | ANA | Jeffrey Viel | John Carlson, Jackson LaCombe | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 02:29 | ANA | Ryan Poehling | Mason McTavish | 5v5 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.17 | 2.93 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 39.7% | 60.3% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 47.0% | 53.0% |
| Hits | 25 | 35 |
| Blocks | 17 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:56 | 0.35 | 1.44 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19:32 | 0.43 | 1.33 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:08 | 0.81 | 0.90 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.35 | 0.80 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.38 | 0.74 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:29 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:45 | 0.08 | 0.54 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:32 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:18 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:21 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:55 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:10 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:57 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:01 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:31 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:33 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:45 | 0.05 | -0.20 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 25:46 | 0.02 | 1.28 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 29:54 | 0.09 | 1.23 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:09 | 0.03 | 0.95 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.57 | 0.95 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:25 | 0.33 | 0.85 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:08 | 0.35 | 0.80 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:48 | 0.18 | 0.69 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:17 | 0.24 | 0.64 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:20 | 0.43 | 0.54 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:25 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:46 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:38 | 0.50 | 0.15 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:29 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:25 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:26 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:36 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 34 | 38 | 89.5% | -1.98 | L |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -1.85 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4–3 on Apr 26, 2026, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 2.93 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 3.17 — 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; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Evan Bouchard led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Lukas Dostal stopped 24 of 27, worth -1.85 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Edmonton Oilers 4–3 on Apr 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 4, Edmonton Oilers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Evan Bouchard led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 2.93 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 3.17, 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 38. High-danger chances went 6 to 11.