The Edmonton Oilers bring their impressive eight-game hot streak to Rogers Arena as they prepare to face the Vancouver Canucks in a crucial Pacific Division matchup on Saturday night.
Connor McDavid and the Oilers have been nearly unstoppable lately, scoring at least three goals in 16 of their last 17 games while maintaining one of the NHL's top defensive records with just 2.73 goals allowed per game.
The Canucks, despite having a fully healthy roster, have struggled to find their offensive rhythm, managing only six goals in their previous five games and posting just three wins in their last fourteen outings.
The recent head-to-head history favors Edmonton, who dominated their last meeting at Rogers Arena with a convincing 7-3 victory in November.
While the Oilers appear to have momentum on their side, the desperate Canucks could be due for a breakthrough performance as they look to turn their season around on home ice.
As these Pacific Division rivals prepare to face off, both teams' contrasting forms and historical matchups set the stage for what promises to be an intriguing NHL contest.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers: who will win?
For tonight's Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers matchup, our predictive model gives the Oilers a 56% chance of defeating the Canucks.
Edmonton Oilers: 56% win probability
- League-leading offense in Pacific Division (149 goals for in 45 games)
- Strong recent form (WWWWL - 4 wins in last 5 games)
- Superior points percentage (61 points in 45 games, 2nd in Western Conference)
Vancouver Canucks: 44% win probability
- Poor defensive record (141 goals against in 44 games)
- Inconsistent recent form (LLWLL - only 1 win in last 5 games)
- Struggling in standings (5th in Pacific Division with 48 points in 44 games)
At Sporting Post, our unique prediction model combines insights from top NHL experts. Instead of sifting through hundreds of expert analyses across the web, you can rely on our predictions to understand the market's overall sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing predictions, data, and opinions, and our AI assigns a confidence level to each prediction. We then average these levels to produce an 'expert opinion' win probability—reflecting the collective intelligence of the industry's leading NHL experts.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers odds
| Vancouver Canucks | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +145 (via bet365 US) | -165 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Vancouver Canucks have won 19 out of 44 matches this season.
- 2The Edmonton Oilers have won 29 out of 45 matches this season.
- 3With 48 points, the Vancouver Canucks holds the 9th position in the league standings.
- 4Edmonton Oilers's 61 points place them 2nd in the rankings.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers form
Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers head to head
Vancouver Canucks
33%
Edmonton Oilers
67%
Nov 10, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
3 : 7
Edmonton Oilers
Oct 5, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
4 : 1
Edmonton Oilers
Oct 1, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
3 : 2
Vancouver Canucks
May 21, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
2 : 3
Edmonton Oilers
May 19, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
5 : 1
Vancouver Canucks
May 17, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
3 : 2
Edmonton Oilers
