The Edmonton Oilers bring their impressive four-game winning streak to PPG Paints Arena as they face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins in what promises to be an intriguing cross-conference matchup on Thursday night.
The Oilers have been dominant in recent head-to-head meetings, winning their last seven encounters with the Penguins, including a convincing 4-0 victory earlier this season.
Edmonton's dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leads a team that's climbed to second place in the Pacific Division, while the Penguins have struggled to find consistency, going 1-2-3 in their last six games.
The contrast in current form is stark, with Edmonton's offense averaging 3.30 goals per game while Pittsburgh has managed three goals or fewer in their last six outings.
Stuart Skinner is expected to start in net for the Oilers after an impressive 26-save shutout against Boston, while the Penguins will likely counter with Tristan Jarry, who looks to bounce back from a recent shootout loss.
As these teams prepare to face off in the Steel City, the matchup presents an opportunity for Edmonton to extend their winning streak or for Pittsburgh to reverse their recent fortunes and snap the Oilers' dominance in this rivalry.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Edmonton Oilers: who will win?
For tonight's Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers matchup, our predictive model gives the Oilers a 70.33% chance of defeating the Penguins.
Edmonton Oilers: 70.33% win probability
- Strong offensive output (132 goals scored in 40 games)
- Better overall record (25 wins vs 17 for Penguins)
- Superior goal differential (+23 compared to Penguins' -28)
Pittsburgh Penguins: 29.67% win probability
- Poor recent form (LLLLW in last 5 games)
- Defensive struggles (156 goals against, worst in Eastern Conference)
- Lower points total (42 points in 42 games vs Oilers' 53 in 40)
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Edmonton Oilers odds
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +170 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -200 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 17 out of 42 matches this season.
- 2The Edmonton Oilers have won 25 out of 40 matches this season.
- 3With 42 points, the Pittsburgh Penguins holds the 9th position in the league standings.
- 4Edmonton Oilers's 53 points place them 4th in the rankings.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Edmonton Oilers form
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Edmonton Oilers head to head
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Oct 26, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
4 : 0
Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 10, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
0 : 4
Edmonton Oilers
Mar 4, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
6 : 1
Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 24, 2023
Pittsburgh Penguins
2 : 7
Edmonton Oilers
Oct 25, 2022
Edmonton Oilers
6 : 3
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Apr 26, 2022
Pittsburgh Penguins
1 : 5
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