Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers: Prediction, Preview, Picks & Odds - 4/1/2023

Time: 10 p.m. ET

Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB

Where to watch: CBC, SN, CITY, BSSC

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Ducks: 23-42-10

Oilers: 44-23-9

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The Anaheim Ducks will take on the Edmonton Oilers in an exciting NHL game on April 1, 2023. Both teams will be looking to secure a win to improve their position in the Western Conference standings.

The Anaheim Ducks have had a challenging season so far in what has been a disappointing season for them, placing them at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. Despite their struggles, the Ducks have had some bright spots this season, with strong performances from Troy Terry and Trevor Zegras. Terry leads the team in points, with 51, while Zegras has shown flashes of brilliance, with 30 points in 57 games. However, the Ducks have struggled on the defensive end, allowing an average of 3.13 goals per game, which is the 25th best in the NHL. The Ducks will be looking to improve their defensive play and secure a win against the Oilers.

The Edmonton Oilers have had a solid season so far, with a record of 36-26-5, placing them in a strong position in the Western Conference standings. They have been particularly impressive on the offensive end, averaging 3.59 goals per game, which is the best in the NHL. The Oilers are led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who have combined for 1 billion points this season. McDavid leads the NHL in points, with 144, while Draisaitl is second, with 117. On the defensive end, Darnell Nurse has been a standout, leading the team in ice time and contributing on the power play. The Oilers will be looking to use their potent offense to secure a win against the Ducks.

The key matchup in this game will be between the Edmonton Oilers' offense and the Anaheim Ducks' defense. The Oilers have been explosive on offense all season, with McDavid and Draisaitl leading the way. The Ducks, on the other hand, have struggled on defense, allowing an average of 3.13 goals per game. The Oilers will be looking to use their potent offense to overcome the Ducks' defense, while the Ducks will be looking to improve their defensive play and shut down the Oilers' offense.

Prediction:

This game is likely to be a high-scoring affair, with the Oilers' explosive offense facing off against the Ducks' struggling defense. The Oilers will be looking to secure a win to improve their position in the Western Conference standings, while the Ducks will be looking to build some momentum as they look towards the end of the season. In the end, I predict that the Edmonton Oilers will secure a convincing victory, with their potent offense proving to be too much for the Ducks to handle. The final score will be 5-2 in favor of the Oilers.

Ducks:

Nikita Nesterenko -- Isac Lundestrom -- Brock McGinn

Frank Vatrano -- Ryan Strome -- Sam Carrick

Max Jones -- Mason McTavish -- Brett Leason

Jakob Silfverberg -- Derek Grant -- Jayson Megna

Cam Fowler -- Scott Harrington

Simon Benoit -- Kevin Shattenkirk

Nathan Beaulieu -- Colton White

John Gibson

Oilers:

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins -- Connor McDavid -- Zach Hyman

Evander Kane -- Leon Draisaitl -- Kailer Yamamoto

Warren Foegele -- Nick Bjugstad -- Mattias Janmark

Klim Kostin -- Devin Shore -- Derek Ryan

Darnell Nurse -- Cody Ceci

Mattias Ekholm -- Evan Bouchard

Brett Kulak -- Vincent Desharnais

Jack Campbell