Anaheim visits Edmonton after Sennecke’s hat trick
Fresh off Beckett Sennecke’s dramatic hat trick in a 4-3 overtime thriller against Calgary, the Anaheim Ducks head north to face the Edmonton Oilers in a Pacific Division showdown. Puck drop is set for Monday at 8:30 p.m. EST in Edmonton, Alberta.
Game notes
- Matchup: Anaheim Ducks (28-21-3) at Edmonton Oilers (26-19-8)
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Time: Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST
- First head-to-head meeting of the season between these teams
- Odds: Edmonton favored (-254), Anaheim (+205); total set at 7
Team snapshot
Edmonton Oilers: Edmonton enters with a 26-19-8 record, including a solid 6-2-3 mark against Pacific Division opponents. The Oilers have outscored opponents 179-168 for a +11 goal differential, a testament to their firepower headlined by their top line and a power play that can swing games quickly.
Anaheim Ducks: Anaheim sits at 28-21-3 overall and 8-5-0 within the division. The Ducks sport a -14 goal differential (167 for, 181 against), but recent results suggest they’re trending upward, buoyed by timely scoring and improving defensive structure.
Players to watch
- Connor McDavid, Oilers: 32 goals and 58 assists lead the way. His speed and playmaking remain a constant matchup nightmare.
- Zach Hyman, Oilers: Eight goals and three assists in his last 10 games underline his net-front dominance and finishing touch.
- Jackson LaCombe, Ducks: Six goals and 27 assists from the back end drive Anaheim’s breakout and transitional game.
- Cutter Gauthier, Ducks: Four goals and three assists in his past 10 show his growing impact in key moments.
Recent form (last 10 games)
- Oilers: 5-3-2, averaging 3.4 goals and 5.7 assists per game; 2.7 penalties taken for 7.3 PIM; allowing 2.5 goals against per game.
- Ducks: 7-3-0, averaging 2.8 goals and 4.4 assists per game; 4.2 penalties for 11.5 PIM; allowing 2.5 goals against per game.
What to watch for
Sennecke’s spark: Anaheim rides into Edmonton with momentum after Sennecke’s hat trick sealed their overtime win over Calgary. Whether that surge carries into a hostile environment is a key storyline.
Edmonton’s star power: With McDavid orchestrating and Hyman finishing, the Oilers’ top unit can flip a game in a single shift. Anaheim’s defensive pairings will need tight gaps and disciplined sticks to limit rush chances.
Special teams and discipline: The last-10 trends highlight a notable penalty disparity—Anaheim is averaging more penalties and PIM than Edmonton. If that pattern holds, Edmonton’s man-advantage opportunities could be decisive.
Goaltending swing factor: Both teams have kept goals against to 2.5 per game over their recent stretch. A hot glove or a timely save may prove the difference in a matchup with a total set at seven.
Injury report
Oilers: None listed. Ducks: None listed.
Two Pacific clubs on diverging paths meet for the first time this season, with Edmonton’s high-octane attack clashing against a Ducks squad buoyed by confidence and recent late-game heroics. Expect a brisk tempo, heavy on transition, and little margin for error.
