The Stanley Cup Playoffs are approaching, with the Edmonton Oilers set to battle the Anaheim Ducks in the first round. This exciting matchup begins on Monday. In their final regular-season game, the Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks, securing their position as the second seed in the Pacific Division. Meanwhile, Anaheim clinched third place after a victory against the Nashville Predators.
First Round Series Schedule
The series schedule for the Oilers and Ducks is as follows:
- Game 1: Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks – Monday, April 20, TBD
- Game 2: Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks – Wednesday, April 22, TBD
- Game 3: Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers – Friday, April 24, TBD
- Game 4: Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers – Sunday, April 26, TBD
- Game 5: Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks – Tuesday, April 28, TBD*
- Game 6: Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers – Thursday, April 30, TBD*
- Game 7: Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks – Saturday, May 2, TBD*
As for their playoff history, the Oilers and Ducks have met twice before. In 2006, Edmonton triumphed in the Western Conference Final, winning in five games. Conversely, Anaheim won the second round of the playoffs in 2017, prevailing in a challenging seven-game series.
Regular Season Highlights
This season, the Oilers faced the Ducks three times. Edmonton secured victories in two of those games, winning at home with scores of 7-4 and 4-2. However, the Ducks managed to defeat the Oilers in Anaheim with a close score of 6-5.
For fans eager to attend, tickets for the first-round home games are currently available at El-Balad. Additional playoff information can also be accessed through the site.
