Edmonton Oilers at San Jose Sharks Preview: Connor McDavid & Crew

Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks are playing each other on Friday night. It's the first time the two Pacific Division rivals will meet this season.

Edmonton Oilers are fourth in Pacific Division and would be the eighth seed if the playoffs started today. They have a lot of talented players, but they are not getting enough support from them. General manager Ken Holland is looking for a puck-moving defender. He is also interested in a goaltender. Edmonton is going to play San Jose Sharks at home on Saturday. The team is hoping to have Evander Kane back in late January or the middle of February. It is interested to sign Matt Dumba from Minnesota Wild. Edmonton also wants to bring in Darnell Nurse. His contract is not working out.

Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks meet on Friday. San Francisco has a chance to win the game because of their excellent special teams. Edmonton's team is a plus-3 when Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are on the ice together.

The Sharks will face Campbell in net. Skinner flew home to Edmonton to be with his wife for the birth of their first child. Timo Meier is up for consideration for NHL All-Star game. You can vote for him on Twitter and on the NHL website. The Sharks are looking to pull out a win and help their playoff hopes.

Bold Prediction: Oilers will beat the Canucks 7-6 in overtime.