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The Ducks face the Oilers in Game 1 of the NHL playoffs, with Connor McDavid expected to excel. Predictions and picks for the matchup are provided.
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Connor McDavid was on fire to end the regular season, and I expect him to pick up where he left off and litter the stat sheet as he activates playoff mode.
Find out why with my Ducks vs. Oilers predictions and free NHL picks on Monday, April 20.
Connor McDavid has averaged 1.56 points per game over the course of his playoff career, and a plus matchup against the Anaheim Ducks will allow him to go Over his 1.5 point total once again.
He was 3-0 to the Over this season against Anaheim, collecting two points in each of the three games.
The Edmonton Oilers superstar has actually gone Over tonight’s points total in four straight meetings against Anaheim, averaging 2.3 points per game over the last 10 contests between these two clubs.
Considering the Ducks were struggling to keep pucks out of the net down the stretch with an .851 team save percentage, it should be another high-scoring night for the Oilers and their captain.
Predictions for the Ducks vs Oilers Game 1 highlight Connor McDavid's potential impact and overall team performance.
The Oilers are favored to win Game 1 against the Ducks, largely due to Connor McDavid's strong performance at the end of the regular season.
Ducks vs Oilers Game 1 is scheduled for Monday, April 20.

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I’ll also take Evan Bouchard to record an assist tonight. He went Over 0.5 assists in 17 of the final 23 games and has an apple in 11 straight meetings with Anaheim.
The Oilers went 3-0 to the Over on their team total against the Ducks this season, averaging 5.3 goals per contest. Additionally, Anaheim struggled in its own end down the stretch, allowing four or more goals in eight of its last 10 games.
The Edmonton Oilers have covered the Puck Line in 10 of their last 11 games (+11.30 Units / 65% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Ducks vs. Oilers.
| Location | Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB |
| Date | Monday, April 20, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Sportsnet, ESPN2 |
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