How to live stream Ducks vs Oilers: NHL Playoffs, TV channel

The Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers open their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series Monday night, with Edmonton hosting after securing home-ice advantage in the Pacific Division matchup.

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How to Watch Ducks vs Oilers

• When: Monday, April 20, 2026
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN2
• Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Game 1 is set for Monday, April 20, at 10:00 p.m. ET in Edmonton, with coverage on ESPN2, as the Edmonton Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Place.

The Oilers finished 41-30-11 (91 points) to claim the No. 2 seed in the Pacific Division, while the Ducks went 43-33-6 (90 points) to lock in the No. 3 seed, setting up a tight division series. This matchup was finalized late in the regular season, with Edmonton clinching home ice in its finale.

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This series features a contrast in experience and trajectory. Edmonton enters as a proven contender, led by Connor McDavid, who finished the regular season with 138 points, while the Oilers also bring one of the league’s most dangerous power plays into the postseason. Anaheim, meanwhile, is back in the playoffs for the first time in several years after a strong season from its young core, including Cutter Gauthier, who led the team in scoring.