The Edmonton Oilers (15-10-2) welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning (14-9-2) to Rogers Place on Tuesday night in what promises to be an electrifying matchup between two of the NHL's most dynamic offensive teams.
Both teams enter the contest riding impressive winning streaks, with the Lightning securing victories in their last two games while the Oilers have won five of their previous six home encounters.
The Lightning's offensive prowess is evident in their 3.92 goals per game average, led by Nikita Kucherov's 37 points and Brayden Point's recent surge of form with two goals in their last outing.
Edmonton counters with their own firepower, featuring Connor McDavid's 37 points and Leon Draisaitl's 36 points, while having demonstrated improved defensive capabilities by allowing just seven goals in their last three home games.
Recent history adds another layer of intrigue to this matchup, as Tampa Bay has claimed victory in seven of their last ten meetings with Edmonton, including a high-scoring 7-4 win in their previous encounter at Rogers Place.
As these NHL powerhouses prepare to face off, both teams' recent defensive improvements and explosive offensive capabilities suggest fans could be in for another memorable chapter in this compelling rivalry.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: who will win?
For tonight's Edmonton Oilers vs Tampa Bay Lightning matchup, our predictive model gives the Oilers a 57.2% chance of defeating the Lightning.
Edmonton Oilers: 57.2% win probability
- Strong recent form (WWLWW in last 5 games)
- Better goal-scoring efficiency (82 goals in 27 games)
- Higher points percentage (32 points in 27 games vs Lightning's 30 in 25)
Tampa Bay Lightning: 42.8% win probability
- Inconsistent recent form (WWLWL in last 5 games)
- Fewer games played (25 vs Oilers' 27, potentially rusty)
- Lower position in conference standings (7th vs Oilers' 4th in respective divisions)
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Edmonton Oilers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning odds
| Edmonton Oilers | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -145 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +125 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The Edmonton Oilers have won 15 out of 27 matches this season.
- 2The Tampa Bay Lightning have won 14 out of 25 matches this season.
- 3With 32 points, the Edmonton Oilers holds the 7th position in the league standings.
- 4Tampa Bay Lightning's 30 points place them 7th in the rankings.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning form
Edmonton Oilers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning head to head
Edmonton Oilers
50%
Tampa Bay Lightning
50%
Dec 15, 2023
Edmonton Oilers
4 : 7
Tampa Bay Lightning
Nov 18, 2023
Tampa Bay Lightning
6 : 4
Edmonton Oilers
Jan 20, 2023
Edmonton Oilers
5 : 3
Tampa Bay Lightning
Nov 9, 2022
Tampa Bay Lightning
2 : 3
Edmonton Oilers
Mar 13, 2022
Edmonton Oilers
4 : 1
Tampa Bay Lightning
Feb 24, 2022
Tampa Bay Lightning
5 : 3
Edmonton Oilers
