2026 Anaheim Ducks Playoff Schedule: Round 1 vs. Edmonton Oilers
The Anaheim Ducks begin the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday, April 20, 2026, on the road against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Edmonton earned the No. 2 seed in the Pacific Division with 93 points, while Anaheim qualified as the Pacific’s third seed with 92 points. The series opener airs on ESPN2, with the series continuing on TBS, TNT, and ESPN through the first round.
Ducks vs. Oilers: First Round Schedule
Here’s the complete first round schedule for the Ducks vs. Oilers, via the NHL’s official first round schedule. Games 5 through 7 are if necessary.
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Site | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 20 (Mon) | 10:00 p.m. | @ Edmonton (Rogers Place) | ESPN2, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| 2 | April 22 (Wed) | 10:00 p.m. | @ Edmonton (Rogers Place) | TBS, Max, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| 3 | April 24 (Fri) | 10:00 p.m. | vs. Edmonton (Honda Center) | TNT, truTV, Max, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| 4 | April 26 (Sun) | 9:30 p.m. | vs. Edmonton (Honda Center) | ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *5 | April 28 (Tue) | TBD | @ Edmonton | TBD |
| *6 | April 30 (Thu) | TBD | vs. Edmonton (Honda Center) | TBD |
| *7 | May 2 (Sat) | TBD | @ Edmonton | TBD |
* If necessary. Game times and TV assignments for Games 5-7 are TBD and will be updated as the series progresses.
Anaheim Ducks Playoff FAQ
When do the Anaheim Ducks start the 2026 NHL Playoffs?
The Anaheim Ducks open the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday, April 20, 2026, on the road against the Edmonton Oilers. Game 1 begins at 10:00 p.m. ET at Rogers Place and airs on ESPN2.
Who do the Anaheim Ducks play in the first round?
The Anaheim Ducks face the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Edmonton earned the No. 2 seed in the Pacific Division with 93 points, while Anaheim qualified as the Pacific’s third seed with 92 points.
Where do the Ducks play their 2026 home playoff games?
The Anaheim Ducks play their 2026 first round home games at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Games 3, 4, and 6 (if necessary) are scheduled at Honda Center, which seats approximately 17,174 for hockey.
What TV channels broadcast the Ducks-Oilers playoff series?
Game 1 airs on ESPN2. Game 2 airs on TBS and Max. Game 3 airs on TNT, truTV, and Max. Game 4 airs on ESPN. Canadian viewers can watch on SN, CBC, and TVAS throughout the series.
How did the Anaheim Ducks qualify for the 2026 playoffs?
The Anaheim Ducks qualified for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the No. 3 seed in the Pacific Division, finishing the regular season with 92 points. Anaheim drew the Pacific’s second seed, the Edmonton Oilers (93 points), in the first round.
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