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Oilers vs. Ducks Round 1 Playoff Schedule Confirmed
The Oilers face a young Ducks team after finishing with 93 points and avoiding tougher first-round matchups, including Vegas and Colorado.
- The NHL released the first-round playoff schedule on Saturday for the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks, with the seven-game series beginning Monday, April 20th at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
- Edmonton finished second in the Pacific Division after a 6-2-2 closing run, while the Ducks secured third place despite winning just two of their final 10 games.
- The Oilers hold a 2-1 regular-season series lead; captain Connor McDavid scored 138 points this season. "We're hitting our gear," defenceman Mattias Ekholm said of playoff readiness.
- Anaheim counters with a young, high-speed roster; top scorers average 21 years old, led by forward Cutter Gauthier with 41 goals.
- Coach Kris Knoblauch has not confirmed whether forward Leon Draisaitl will play in Monday's opener after missing time since March 15, though the star has been skating with the team.
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Oilers open playoffs against Ducks team built on speed, skill and youth
EDMONTON - When the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks open their first-round NHL playoff series Monday, it will be a complete reversal from 2017, the last time the teams met in the playoffs.
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Total News Sources16
Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution59% Left
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- 59% of the sources lean Left
59% Left
L 59%
C 33%
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