The Edmonton Oilers, riding an impressive five-game winning streak, are set to face off against the Florida Panthers at Rogers Place on Monday night in what promises to be an electrifying cross-conference matchup.
Edmonton's dynamic duo of Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid has been instrumental in the team's recent success, with Draisaitl contributing 22 goals and 23 assists this season, while the Oilers have outscored opponents 25-11 during their current win streak.
The Panthers, despite their strong 18-11-2 record, enter the contest looking to bounce back from consecutive shutout losses, though they've maintained their position as one of the NHL's top offensive teams, averaging 3.42 goals per game.
Both teams have showcased their offensive prowess this season, with the Oilers leading the league in shots per game (32.2) and the Panthers boasting the NHL's best short-handed goal production with seven on the season.
The historical matchup favors Florida, who have won six of the last ten meetings between these teams, including a 2-1 victory in their most recent encounter.
As these two powerhouse teams prepare to clash at Rogers Place, hockey fans can expect an intense battle between Edmonton's red-hot offense and Florida's proven scoring ability, setting the stage for what could be one of the most exciting NHL matchups of the week.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers: who will win?
For tonight's Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers matchup, our predictive model gives the Oilers a 59.6% chance of defeating the Panthers.
Edmonton Oilers: 59.6% win probability
- Outstanding recent form (Perfect 5-0 in last 5 games - WWWWW)
- Strong offensive output (97 goals scored in 30 games, 3.23 goals per game)
- Solid position in standings (5th in Western Conference with 38 points in 30 games)
Florida Panthers: 40.4% win probability
- Inconsistent recent form (LLWWW showing volatility)
- Defensive struggles (99 goals against in 31 games)
- Poor road performance (Recent losing streak on the road as shown by LL start in form)
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Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers odds
| Edmonton Oilers | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -135 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +115 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Edmonton Oilers have won 18 out of 30 matches this season.
- 2The Florida Panthers have won 18 out of 31 matches this season.
- 3With 38 points, the Edmonton Oilers holds the 5th position in the league standings.
- 4Florida Panthers's 38 points place them 5th in the rankings.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers form
Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers head to head
Edmonton Oilers
50%
Florida Panthers
50%
Jun 22, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
5 : 1
Florida Panthers
Jun 19, 2024
Florida Panthers
3 : 5
Edmonton Oilers
Jun 16, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
8 : 1
Florida Panthers
Jun 14, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
3 : 4
Florida Panthers
Jun 11, 2024
Florida Panthers
4 : 1
Edmonton Oilers
Jun 9, 2024
Florida Panthers
3 : 0
Edmonton Oilers
