Ducks make their first playoff appearance in seven years as they face off against the defending West champion Oilers<\/p>\n
Off back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals appearances, the Edmonton Oilers look to begin their quest for a third consecutive Western Conference title on Monday night as they play host to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series opener. The Ducks are in the playoffs for the first time since 2018, claiming one of two Wild Card spots in the West, despite leading the Pacific Division for most of the final month of the regular season. The Oilers took two of three games from Anaheim this season, winning both games at home, with both victories coming by two or more goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n
How to Watch Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Game 1:<\/p>\n
Date:\u00a0April 20, 2026 \u00a0<\/p>\n
Time: 10:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
LIVE SPORTS & TV WITHOUT CABLE TV Channel: ESPN2<\/p>\n Location: Rogers Place<\/p>\n Watch Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Game 1 on Fubo:\u00a0Start watching now!<\/a><\/p>\n Oilers center Connor McDavid led the National Hockey League in assists and points this season, making a furious push down the homestretch of the regular season, helping Edmonton get into the playoffs and secure home ice advantage for the first round, posting 22 points in his final 11 games this season. McDavid, the number one overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, has led the league in points six times in his career, is a three-time MVP, and is on the short list of players to take home that honor this season.<\/p>\n With a career-high 41 goals this season, Ducks winger Cutter Gauthier ranks 11th in the NHL in goals, having netted five goals in his last five games. The 22-year-old Scottsdale, Arizona native was a first-round pick in 2022 and will be making his playoff debut when Anaheim hits the ice in Game 1.<\/p>\n What time is Ducks vs Oilers Game 1?<\/p>\n Coverage of the Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Game 1 starts Monday, April 20, at 10:00 p.m ET. Tune in to see if the young Ducks can swipe a road playoff win for the first time since 2017 or if the Oilers will keep its home ice advantage as they make their third straight cup run.<\/p>\n What channel is Ducks vs Oilers Game 1 on?<\/p>\n Looking to watch the game? Subscribers can tune to ESPN2 to catch the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup at home or on the go with the Fubo TV app.<\/p>\n Watch Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Game 1 on Fubo:\u00a0Start watching now!<\/a><\/p>\n Regional restrictions may apply.<\/p>\n
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