Oilers host the Ducks to begin the NHL Playoffs
Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (41-30-11, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Monday, 10 p. m.
EDT LINE: Oilers -178, Ducks +148; over/under is 6. 5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Oilers host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks to open the Western Conference first round. The teams meet Saturday for the fourth time this season.
The Oilers went 2-1 against the Ducks in the regular season. In their last regular season meeting on March 28, the Oilers won 4-2. Matthew Savoie led the Oilers with three goals.
Edmonton has gone 41-30-11 overall with a 16-7-3 record against the Pacific Division. The Oilers have scored 282 total goals (3. 4 per game) to rank sixth in NHL play.
Anaheim is 43-33-6 overall and 15-10-1 against the Pacific Division. The Ducks have a 38-12-4 record when scoring at least three goals. TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has 20 goals and 36 assists for the Oilers.