Anaheim vs Edmonton Prediction 8 October 2026
π Anaheim fans still vividly remember how things ended the last time these teams met at the Honda Center. Last spring, the Ducks knocked Edmonton out in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, wrapping up the series in six games. Now, for the first time since that defeat, the Oilers return to this ice. Both sides have made a solid start to the new campaign, but for Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and company, thereβs no doubt some unfinished business left over from April.
Spring belonged to Anaheim.
π Last season, the teams faced off nine times across the regular season and playoffs. Anaheim held the upper hand overall, claiming six wins to Edmontonβs three. The most significant clash came in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Ducks took the first-round series 4-2, ending the Oilersβ campaign. Now, these rivals meet for the first time since that dramatic showdown.
Head-to-head statistics Anaheim - Edmonton
Two wins and another tough night
Anaheim have yet to drop a single point this season. The Ducks opened with a 4-3 win over Vegas, then edged out Florida 3-2 in overtime. Their second victory proved more challenging: the hosts led until the final minutes of the third period, allowed the Panthers to equalize with the goalie pulled, but ultimately secured the win in OT.
Mikael Granlund netted the game-winner with just 46 seconds left in the extra frame. Cutter Gauthier struck twice on the power play and added an assist, while Leo Carlsson set up all three Anaheim goals. Lukas Dostal turned aside 29 shots. Special teams played a crucial role-two of Anaheimβs three goals came on the man advantage.
Match Results: Anaheim Ducks
After a high-scoring shootout, both sides settled down and played a more composed game.
Edmonton have picked up five points from a possible six in their opening three games. The Oilers have racked up 17 goals in that span, with most of the scoring coming in two wild clashes against Vancouver-a 6-5 overtime loss and a 9-7 win. Their next outing was a different story, as Seattle held them in check for a 3-1 defeat.
Evan Bouchard has been particularly impressive out of the gate. The defenseman tallied eight points-four goals and four assists-in his first three games, earning NHL Second Star of the Week honors. Before heading to California, Edmonton had two days to regroup on the practice ice. Head coach Mike Babcock is expected to start Devon Levi in goal against Anaheim. Jason Dickinson, who missed training camp while recovering from an ankle injury, is nearing a return, but his status for the upcoming game remains uncertain.
Match Results: Edmonton Oilers
Prediction for the 1st period
Anaheimβs home games have seen at least two goals scored in the opening period for nine consecutive matches. Edmonton have also delivered over 1.5 goals in the first 20 minutes in nine of their last ten outings, including six of their previous seven on the road. Given these trends, a first period total over 1.5 goals looks like a solid pick here.
βοΈ Editorial Prediction
The start of the season has set the stage for high-scoring hockey. Anaheim have netted seven goals in their opening two games, while Edmonton have racked up an impressive 17 in three outings. The Oilers have already featured in games with 11 and 16 total goals, and the Ducks have scored at least three times in both of their fixtures. The head-to-head history also points to fireworks: four of the last five meetings between Anaheim and Edmonton have seen at least six goals scored. Both teams enter with similar trends-over 5.5 goals has landed in eight of Anaheimβs last nine home games and in eight of Edmontonβs last nine on the road. My pick: over 5.5 total goals.
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