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Anaheim Ducks 5-2 Edmonton Oilers: The Margins Went Against Edmonton Oilers | Playoffs

Anaheim Ducks 5-2 Edmonton Oilers. SOG: 31-27. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

April 30, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Edmonton Oilers ๐Ÿ˜” Unlucky (-20) | Anaheim Ducks ๐Ÿ˜ Lucky (+20)

Anaheim Ducks 5 - 2 Edmonton Oilers (Playoffs ยท series EDM 2-4 ANA). Anaheim Ducks fired 31 shots on goal, Edmonton Oilers fired 27. The data says Edmonton Oilers deserved better in this playoff game.

The Data

StatAnaheim DucksEdmonton Oilers
Goals52
Shots on goal3127
Power play1/20/0
Faceoff %53%47%
Hits3327
Blocked shots179
Giveaways1117
Takeaways63
PIM04

Key Signals

- Edmonton Oilers outshot and lost (31-27 SOG) - Edmonton Oilers goalie struggled at 83.9% save percentage

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Edmonton Oilers -20 (Unlucky) | Anaheim Ducks +20 (Lucky)

Edmonton Oilers were on the wrong side of the margins, but it wasn't egregious.

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