The Edmonton Oilers (17-13-1) and their clutch power play offense play host to the Anaheim Ducks (8-20-3), one of the league’s worst penalty killing teams, at Rogers Place on Saturday. Anaheim is coming off a 5-2 win over the Canadiens on Thursday, breaking a streak of three defeats in a row.
The Ducks committed five penalties in the game, conceding one power play goal. John Klingberg was the top goalscorer for the Ducks with two goals in regulation. Lukas Dostal had 23 saves in the win.
Edmonton fell 4-3 (SO) to the Blues on Thursday. Kailer Yamamoto, Zach Hyman, and Connor McDavid each scored once for the Oilers. Tyson Barrie had three assists to lead the team in scoring. Stuart Skinner saved only 29 of 32 shots against (.906%) in the loss.
HEAD TO HEAD
The Oilers won all three games between the teams last season, including a 6-1 victory in their final meeting in April, their third straight win against Anaheim. Barrie, Brett Kulak, and McDavid each had three points (1G 2A) to lead Edmonton. Zach Aston-Reese scored Anaheim’s only goal. Mike Smith got the win, saving 31 of 32 shots (.968%).
FACING OFF
Anaheim is averaging 2.35 goals per game for the season, worst in the NHL, and they are taking on an Oilers team that is allowing 3.39 goals a game (22nd). Meanwhile, Edmonton has found the net 3.61 times a game on average, fourth in the league, and will be looking to capitalize on the Ducks’ weak defense, which is allowing opponents to score a league-worst 4.19 goals per game.
Expect a few power play opportunities for the Oilers, as the Ducks are averaging 4.84 penalties per game, second-most in the NHL. The visitors’ 12.19 penalty minutes a game ranks third-highest. The home team has been penalized 4.03 times a game (16th) for an average of 8.58 minutes (21st).
The Oilers will be looking to build on their No. 1-ranked power play percentage of 32.74% against the Ducks, who are the league’s second-weakest penalty killing team (67.27%).
Anaheim, meanwhile, has scored on just 15.12% of their power play opportunities (29th), which the visiting team will be aiming to improve on against Edmonton’s 25th-ranked 74.17% penalty killing rate.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 28 points this season, Troy Terry is the top skater for the Ducks. He has 12 goals and 16 assists in 31 games. In the net, John Gibson (5-14-3) is Anaheim’s top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 3.99 GAA and a .896% save percentage.
McDavid leads the Oilers and the league in scoring with 60 points. His 27 goals and 33 assists are both best in the league. Skinner (9-7-0) has the best goals against average for Edmonton at 2.76. He has a save percentage of .919%.
HOME AND AWAY
Anaheim is 3-13-3 away from Honda Center this season. Edmonton is 9-7-1 at home this season.
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