Anaheim takes on Edmonton following overtime win
Edmonton Oilers (2-0-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (2-0, in the Pacific Division)Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 10 p.
The Anaheim Ducks faced the Edmonton Oilers in a game that concluded after overtime, with the Ducks claiming victory 3-2. The encounter took place in Anaheim, California, on Wednesday at 10 p.m. EDT.
The Ducks concluded the season with a 21-15-2 record in Pacific Division games, while achieving an overall record of 43-33-6. They were responsible for 323 total penalties last season, averaging 3.9 penalties per game, and served 9.9 penalty minutes per game.
In contrast, Edmonton had a 41-30-11 overall record and finished the season with an 18-10-4 record in Pacific Division matches. Their offensive prowess was evident, as they scored 282 goals throughout the season, averaging 3.4 goals per game and 29.7 shots per game.
Injury concerns loomed for both teams. Anaheim faced setbacks with key players Drew Helleson (out with a lower-body injury), Troy Terry (missing due to a hip issue), and Ian Moore (dealing with a lower-body ailment), among others.
Edmonton's roster faced its own challenges, with Jason Dickinson sidelined by a foot injury, Alec Regula out due to undisclosed reasons, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins dealing with a lower-body issue, Zach Hyman absent due to undisclosed reasons, Frederik Andersen out with a knee injury, Matt Savoie sidelined with an undisclosed injury, and Mattias Janmark also out due to undisclosed reasons.
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