Edmonton Oilers – Anaheim Ducks: this one could get wild again! 
The first game was a complete mess for both defences. The Edmonton Oilers scraped through 4-3 after absolutely collapsing in the second period. There were seven goals, plenty of drama and, above all, two teams that sometimes seem to forget how to defend. Anaheim showed they can bite, but Edmonton’s depth eventually made the difference in the end.
Tonight, we go again for round two.
Edmonton: an attack that comes from everywhere 
The good news for the Edmonton Oilers is that the stars are no longer doing it all on their own. Jason Dickinson and Kasperi Kapanen kept them afloat in the last game, proving the Edmonton Oilers can still win even when the big names are a little off it. That’s what makes the Edmonton Oilers so dangerous this season: the threat is everywhere.
With Leon Draisaitl already handing out assists since his return, the Edmonton Oilers have a lethal weapon on the power play. At the back, Connor Ingram did the business with 25 saves, bailing the Edmonton Oilers out on a crucial 2-on-1 late on. For tonight, the Edmonton Oilers still need to stop switching off for 20 minutes if they want to avoid a nasty surprise. The Edmonton Oilers clearly have the edge in quality, but they can be shaky. If the Edmonton Oilers keep the throttle pinned all night, Anaheim won’t be able to keep up physically. The Edmonton Oilers know a win tonight would put them in a strong position before heading to California.
Anaheim: ducks with a nasty streak 
The Ducks are not here to make up the numbers. Their second-period burst showed they can blow Edmonton apart in a matter of minutes. Troy Terry and the young Leo Carlsson are dangerous operators, always ready to punish even the smallest defensive lapse.
Lukas Dostal did what he could with 30 saves, but he folded under the pressure late on. Anaheim’s problem is simple: they’re explosive going forward, but far too soft at the back once the pace rises. Against an attack like this, that usually ends up costing them.
NHL pick Oilers vs Ducks
Over 5.5 total goals
The first game set the tone. These are two teams built to attack, with goalies who can be rattled. Between Edmonton’s firepower and Anaheim’s youthful energy, it’s hard to see this ending as a low-scoring affair.
Seven goals went in in the opener, and there is nothing to suggest the coaches will suddenly turn this into a shut-down battle inside 48 hours. So we’re backing an open game with at least six goals on the board. It’s the obvious play given how loose both sides have looked so far.
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