The Vegas Golden Knights will look to extend their six-game winning streak when they welcome a shorthanded Edmonton Oilers squad to T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday night.
With Connor McDavid and Stuart Skinner sidelined for Edmonton, Vegas holds a significant edge with their fourth-ranked offense and ninth-ranked defense, not to mention the Knights have taken four of the last five meetings on home ice.
All eyes will be on Leon Draisaitl's scoring prowess against Adin Hill's solid goaltending when the red-hot Golden Knights face off against the banged-up Oilers.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers matchup, our predictive model gives the Knights a 77.5% chance of defeating the Oilers.
Vegas Golden Knights: 77.5% win probability
- Excellent home record (Supporting statistic: 3rd in Western Conference with 98 points)
- Scoring prowess (Supporting statistic: 250 goals scored, among the top offensive teams)
- Stellar recent form (Supporting statistic: WWWWW in last five games, showing peak performance)
Edmonton Oilers: 22.5% win probability
- Inconsistent away performance (Supporting statistic: 89 points total, sitting 6th in Western Conference)
- Defensive vulnerabilities (Supporting statistic: 215 goals against, significantly more than Vegas)
- Poor recent form (Supporting statistic: WLLWL in last five games showing inconsistency)
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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers odds
Here are the latest odds for the NHL showdown between the Edmonton Oilers and the home team Vegas Golden Knights, scheduled for Tuesday, April 01.
| Vegas Golden Knights | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -160 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | +136 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers preview
The Pacific Division showdown between the red-hot Vegas Golden Knights and injury-plagued Edmonton Oilers at T-Mobile Arena promises to be a clash of offensive juggernauts despite some notable absences.
Vegas enters Tuesday's matchup riding an impressive six-game winning streak and sitting comfortably atop the division with 98 points, while Edmonton comes in fresh off an overtime victory against Calgary but missing superstar Connor McDavid.
Without McDavid and starting goaltender Stuart Skinner, the Oilers will lean heavily on Leon Draisaitl (51 goals, 104 points) and backup netminder Calvin Pickard, who sports a respectable 18-8-1 record despite his .899 save percentage.
The Golden Knights' offensive firepower remains potent even without injured Thomas Hertl, as Jack Eichel (93 points) and Pavel Dorofeyev (31 goals) continue to fuel the NHL's fourth-ranked offense and league-best power play (30.4%).
Recent history favors the home team with Vegas winning four of the last five meetings on their ice, while the over has hit in five of Edmonton's last six games overall.
Adin Hill gives Vegas a significant edge between the pipes with his solid 2.46 GAA compared to Pickard's 2.71, though both teams have shown vulnerability on the penalty kill.
The Knights' defensive prowess (9th in goals against, 7th in shots allowed) might be the difference-maker against an Oilers squad that excels in possession but struggles with consistency on the blue line.
This high-octane divisional battle could have significant playoff seeding implications as Vegas looks to cement their division lead while Edmonton fights to overtake Los Angeles for the second spot.
Key stats
- 1Vegas Golden Knights are in 3rd position in the Western Conference with 98 points, 5 points ahead of 6th-placed Edmonton Oilers
- 2Vegas have a superior goal difference of +55 compared to Edmonton's +21
- 3Both teams have identical recent form with Vegas winning 5 straight games while Edmonton has won 3 of their last 5
- 4Vegas has scored 250 goals this season (3.42 per game) while Edmonton has netted 236 (3.23 per game)
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers form
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers head to head
Vegas Golden Knights
50%
Edmonton Oilers
50%
Dec 14, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
6 : 3
Vegas Golden Knights
Dec 4, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights
1 : 0
Edmonton Oilers
Nov 7, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
2 : 4
Vegas Golden Knights
Apr 11, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
5 : 1
Vegas Golden Knights
Feb 7, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights
3 : 1
Edmonton Oilers
Nov 29, 2023
Edmonton Oilers
5 : 4
Vegas Golden Knights
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