Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks on Apr 30, 2026. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 2, Anaheim Ducks 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Series | R1 Game 6: EDM 2-4 ANA |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 2 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 5 |
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 | Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.71 | 3.13 |
| 2nd | Chris Kreider | L | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:15 | 0.12 | 2.84 |
| 3rd | Troy Terry | R | 1 | 2 | 5 | 18:08 | 0.44 | 2.81 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:56 | ANA | Ryan Poehling | John Carlson, Cutter Gauthier | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:43 | ANA | Chris Kreider | Leo Carlsson, Troy Terry | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 15:14 | EDM | Connor Murphy | Josh Samanski, Colton Dach | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 16:50 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Jackson LaCombe, Mason McTavish | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 19:13 | ANA | Troy Terry | Leo Carlsson, Chris Kreider | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 01:13 | EDM | Vasily Podkolzin | Kasperi Kapanen, Leon Draisaitl | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 17:26 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Chris Kreider, Troy Terry | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.27 | 4.88 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 52.1% | 47.9% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Hits | 27 | 33 |
| Blocks | 9 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:46 | 0.30 | 0.65 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:21 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:14 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:57 | 0.02 | 0.50 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:51 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:33 | 0.33 | 0.01 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:49 | 0.20 | 0.01 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:28 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:58 | 0.01 | -0.21 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:09 | 0.03 | -0.23 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:01 | 0.03 | -0.44 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:49 | 0.17 | -0.45 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:07 | 0.00 | -0.57 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:26 | 0.06 | -0.65 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:25 | 0.01 | -0.86 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:11 | 0.02 | -0.92 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:49 | 0.01 | -1.34 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.71 | 3.13 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 16:15 | 0.12 | 2.84 |
| Troy Terry | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 18:08 | 0.44 | 2.81 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:29 | 0.02 | 2.25 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:52 | 0.04 | 1.70 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27:05 | 0.07 | 1.46 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:48 | 0.23 | 1.20 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.35 | 1.05 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 14:39 | 0.37 | 0.80 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:32 | 1.47 | 0.75 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:08 | 0.14 | 0.70 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.13 | 0.62 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:35 | 0.03 | 0.55 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:45 | 0.68 | 0.48 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:07 | 0.01 | 0.34 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:01 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:36 | 0.07 | 0.18 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -0.37 | L |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | -0.73 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5–2 on Apr 30, 2026.
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.88 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 1.27 — the run of play matched the result, with Anaheim Ducks earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Leo Carlsson led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.13 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Edmonton Oilers 5–2 on Apr 30, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 5, Edmonton Oilers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Leo Carlsson led all skaters at 3.13, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.88 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 1.27, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 27 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 31. High-danger chances went 14 to 6.