Oilers, Ducks Meet in Key Pacific Division Clash EDMONTON, Alberta (Interstat) — Two teams jockeying for position in the tight Pacific Division will face off Monday night when the Edmonton Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks at Rexall Place. The Ducks (27-24-0) enter with a slight edge in the standings, holding a one-point lead over the Oilers (26-27-0). Both clubs are looking to build momentum as the NHL season pushes past the midway point. Anaheim arrives riding a three-game winning streak, including a 4-2 victory at Seattle on Friday. Rookie forward Cutter Gauthier has been a driving force, recording four goals and two assists over his last five contests. He had a goal and an assist in the win over the Kraken. Edmonton is coming off a thrilling 6-5 overtime victory against Washington on Saturday, powered by a historic performance from defenseman Evan Bouchard. Bouchard recorded a hat trick and added two assists in the win, showcasing the offensive firepower from the Oilers’ blue line. Captain Connor McDavid also had five points (two goals, three assists) in that game. The matchup features two of the league’s most dynamic young talents at opposite ends of the ice. Gauthier’s recent surge has provided a critical boost for the Ducks’ attack. Meanwhile, Bouchard’s 26-point January has cemented his status as one of the top offensive defensemen in the NHL. According to National Statistical’s game simulator, the Oilers are projected to win a close one, 3-2. This game marks the first of two meetings between the teams this season. They will meet again in Anaheim on Feb. 25. For the Ducks, this contest opens a two-game Canadian road trip before returning home. The Oilers will look to start a three-game homestand on a positive note before hosting San Jose on Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST.