Playoff hockey has officially returned, and the Pacific Division clash between the Anaheim Ducks and the Edmonton Oilers is shaping up to be a thrilling series. The puck drops for Game 1 on Monday, April 20, 2026, live from Rogers Place in Edmonton.
If you are wondering exactly how to catch the action, here is everything you need to know.
TV Channels, Times, and Streaming Options
Game 1 begins at 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT.
- In the USA: The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2. Cord-cutters can stream the game live using platforms like ESPN+, FuboTV, Sling TV, or Hulu + Live TV.
- In Canada: Fans can tune in across multiple networks including Sportsnet (SN), CBC, and TVA Sports (for French-language coverage). Streaming is available via Sportsnet+.
Regional Blackouts Explained: During the NHL regular season, fans are heavily restricted by regional blackout rules that force local viewers to watch on regional sports networks. However, for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, regional blackouts are generally lifted for national broadcasts. Because this game is airing nationally on ESPN2 and Sportsnet/CBC, you will not have to worry about local blackout restrictions interrupting your feed, provided you have access to those national networks.
Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers: Game 1 Overview & 2025-26 Season Stats
This series features the #2 seed Oilers taking on the #3 seed Ducks. The Oilers finished the 2025-26 NHL season with an impressive 41-30-11 record (93 points) and are coming off a dominant 6-1 victory on home ice in their regular-season finale. Edmonton’s offense remains heavily driven by their superstar captain; Connor McDavid led the team in scoring once again, putting up an incredible 135 points this season.
The Anaheim Ducks, meanwhile, posted a gritty 43-33-6 record (92 points) to secure their spot, closing out their regular season with a tight 5-4 win against the Nashville Predators. The Ducks’ leading scorer this 2025-26 season is rising star Leo Carlsson, who broke out with 66 points (29 goals, 37 assists). Anaheim enters the playoffs relatively healthy.
Betting Odds, Predictions, and My Personal Pick
The betting lines for Game 1 currently have Edmonton favored at -175, with the Over/Under set at 6.5 goals.
In my opinion, taking the Edmonton moneyline is the safest play here, even at -175. I’ve watched the Oilers dominate puck possession at Rogers Place all season, and the playoff atmosphere in Alberta is a massive advantage. While Carlsson has been fantastic for the Ducks, Edmonton’s top-six forward group has too much firepower for Anaheim’s defense to handle in game one.
I’m predicting a 5-3 victory for the Oilers, so I also love the Over on 6.5 goals tonight. McDavid is going to want to set the tone early.
If you need more help finding the Anaheim Ducks on TV today, or if you want to view the complete Edmonton Oilers TV schedule for the rest of this first-round series, be sure to bookmark our homepage. We also have a full breakdown of the NHL point leaders 2025-26 season. Finally, don’t forget to enter our online hockey pool for cash prizes on my website before the puck drops tonight!
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