Oilers won 3-1. Matt Savoie scored a crucial power-play goal set up by Connor McDavid , while Adam Henrique and Vasily Podkolzin also found the net. This win briefly tied Edmonton for first place in the Pacific Division.
The officially eliminated the Chicago Blackhawks from playoff contention for the sixth consecutive season with a 3-1 victory on April 2, 2026. Today, April 28, 2026, as the Blackhawks enter their offseason, the Oilers are currently in the thick of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Edmonton is scheduled to host the Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 of the Western Conference First Round tonight at 10:00 PM ET, with the series currently tied at 2-2. Tue, Apr 28 10:00 PM EDT Conference Quarter Finals Season Series Recap: Oilers vs. Blackhawks Oilers won 3-1
Oilers won 3-2 in a tight season-opener contest. Key Player Highlights Tue, Apr 28 10:00 PM EDT Conference Quarter