The NHL is officially back in full swing following the 2026 Olympic break, and tonight brings a crucial Pacific Division clash. On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the Edmonton Oilers travel to the Honda Center to take on the Anaheim Ducks. If you are looking to catch every second of the action, we have you covered with the complete TV schedule, streaming options, team updates, and betting predictions.
Where to Watch the Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks (TV & Streaming)
Puck Drop: 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT
USA TV & Streaming: ESPN+
Canada TV & Streaming: Sportsnet West (SNW), Sportsnet+
For fans tuning in from the United States, the game will be broadcast and streamed exclusively on ESPN+. Canadian viewers can catch the game on Sportsnet West for regional television coverage, or stream it directly via Sportsnet+.
NHL Regional Blackouts Explained
If you are trying to stream the game and encounter a regional blackout, it simply means a local sports network has exclusive broadcasting rights in your geographical area. For example, if you live in the Ducks’ local broadcast territory, the game might be blacked out on national streaming platforms like ESPN+, requiring you to watch via the local provider network. Similarly, Oilers fans in the Edmonton area need to use Sportsnet West, as out-of-market packages will black out the local feed to protect regional television broadcast deals.
2025-26 Season Records, Recent Results & Injuries
As we gear up for tonight’s game, both teams are fighting hard in a very tight Western Conference playoff race. The Edmonton Oilers come into this matchup with a 28-22-8 record. They unfortunately dropped their last game in a tight 4-3 loss to the Calgary Flames. The Anaheim Ducks are surprisingly right on their heels at 30-23-3, fresh off a solid 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken.
Leading Scorers: The Oilers currently boast the overall NHL point leader for the 2025-26 season, Connor McDavid, who has a staggering 96 points (34 goals, 62 assists). Leon Draisaitl follows closely with 80 points. On the other side of the ice, the Ducks have relied on a balanced attack led by Cutter Gauthier (49 points), Troy Terry (44 points), and Leo Carlsson (44 points).
Key Injuries: Injuries will heavily impact tonight’s contest. The Oilers have been dealt a massive blow, as Connor McDavid is expected to miss time following the Olympic tournament with an undisclosed ailment. Kasperi Kapanen is also out, though veteran Adam Henrique is finally ready to return to the lineup. For Anaheim, standout center Leo Carlsson remains on IR with a thigh injury, Frank Vatrano is out with a shoulder injury, and goaltender Petr Mrazek recently underwent season-ending hip surgery.
Betting Odds & My Personal Insight
The current betting odds have Edmonton as a slight road favorite at -115, with the Over/Under set at 6.5 goals.
In my personal insight, despite the Oilers being slight road favorites at -115, missing Connor McDavid is a massive blow to their offensive engine. The Ducks have been incredibly resilient this season and are playing great hockey in front of their home crowd. With the over/under set at 6.5, I see this being a tighter, lower-scoring affair given the key injuries on both sides. I predict the Anaheim Ducks pull off a 3-2 upset victory on home ice tonight, cashing in for underdog bettors.
Wrapping Up
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