#Leon Draisaitl

Monday's NHL slate was busier than usual, leaving us with eight games on tap for tonight. The pregame narrative: We think the Seattle Kraken and Edmonton Oilers will go three-for-three on hitting the over in their matchups this season. Elsewhere, the Winnipeg Jets should stay hot against a lesser opponent and the Arizona Coyotes look hopeless on…

With the 2022-23 NHL season entering the second half, it's a good time to see where we're at in the betting markets. A lot has changed since the puck first dropped in early October, including the emergence of Tage Thompson as an elite No. 1 center, Erik Karlsson's renaissance season and the Panthers and Flames both coming out as losers (this…

Message sent: the Edmonton Oilers are still here. Welcome to our Oilers game day content presented by NHL odds site Betway! It's time for the Pacific Division and the Western Conference to be on high alert. A 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights should be enough for other teams to take notice. The Oilers came out hot and heavy scoring two goals…

Vegas is the fourth choice in the Stanley Cup odds at+900, while Oil Country is+2200. The Knights are a -135 favorite in this contest that features a total of 6.5 goals. Puck drop is set for 10:00 pm ET at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV with ESPN+ broadcasting the game in the United States and CBC/Rogers Sportsnet showing it in Canada. The start…

The Edmonton Oilers will play on the second night of a back-to-back as they travel to Sin City to face the Vegas Golden Knights. It's time to continue our NHL odds series with an Oilers-Golden Knights prediction and pick. On Friday night, the Oilers smashed the San Jose Sharks 7-1 at the SAP Center. Significantly, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl…

Welcome to our betting guide brought to you by NHL betting site Betway! Having a little skin in the game can make watching NHL hockey even more exciting. During the 2022-23 season, Daily Faceoff will help you become a better bettor with this betting model and our betting tools. Every day we will look at every game, sports betting odds (via Betway)…

Friday's NHL schedule boasts just three games, but with nine of the top-25 point producers in action, bettors have plenty of opportunity to make wagers on elite player performances. However, while focusing on top players like Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Sidney Crosby, and Jack Hughes may be enticing, it's important to also consider the…

The Edmonton Oilers were not supposed to be in this position. Coming off a trip to the Western Conference Finals, the Oilers were the betting favorite to win the Pacific Division and were expected to contend for a Stanley Cup. But things in the NHL are rarely linear, and here we are more than halfway through the season with the Oilers are fighting…

To mark the halfway point of the 2022-23 regular season, NHL.com is running its third installment of the Trophy Tracker series. Today, we look at the race for the Hart Trophy, given annually to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team as selected in a poll by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. There are two important…

Hockey is the most chaotic of the major sports. Stoppages are few and far between, grown men hurl themselves into each other while skating 20 miles per hour, and teams face a neverending battle of possessing the puck or trying to obtain it. But, as with most things, there's a science within the mayhem. We're giving bettors another tool to put in…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Betting Guide for Friday, January 13, featuring odds, predictions and best bets. The guide also includes the latest news, projected starting goaltenders, and important injury updates. Whether you're a seasoned NHL bettor or learning how to be on hockey, this guide is an essential resource for making informed bets on NHL…

The Edmonton Oilers (22-18-3, fourth Pacific) roll into the Bay Area for the first time this season for a rare Friday night tilt against the San Jose Sharks (13-22-8, seventh Pacific). It's hard to believe, but with half of the schedule left on the books, this is the first time the two Pacific Division foes will meet. There are very few players in…

Scenes from Canucks skate: Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be a healthy scratch, Boeser to play with Pettersson and Kuzmenko vs. Lightning Welcome to scenes from morning skate brought to you by NHL betting odds site Betway! The Vancouver Canucks were on the ice early Thursday morning as they were living in the future that is the Eastern Time Zone. We…

The midpoint of the season arrived Wednesday, and all week at NHL.com we have been running our Trophy Tracker series. Consider the Super 16 power rankings this week the Trophy Tracker edition, or at least the MVP addition. Who is the biggest reason for the Boston Bruins being the unanimous No. 1? Who has made the Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple…

A lot has been said about Jack Hughes over the last few weeks. He's been given several titles and labels during this heater he has been on..... A Goal Scorer, Otherworldly, Playmaker, The Big Deal. If I wanted to use a now-dated Game of Thrones analogy, I'd argue he is indeed The Prince that was Promised. If I wanted to use an even more dated…

The LA Kings are back at Crypto.com Arena on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers with another chance to close the gap on first place Vegas. LA Kings (23-14-6) Here's how the Kings skated in their convincing 5-1 win over Vegas on Saturday: Edmonton Oilers (21-17-3) After building a 2-0 lead against Colorado on Saturday, Edmonton fell in a shootout.

This Monday has an exciting slate of games, including a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points. (All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) The Sabres have been getting it done on both sides lately and have won eight of their last nine. They are continuing…

It will be a Western Conference Final rematch as the Colorado Avalanche face the Edmonton Oilers at the Rogers Place on Saturday. It's time to continue our NHL odds series with an Avalanche-Oilers prediction and pick. The Avalanche and the Oilers will meet for the first time since the Avs swept them in the Western Conference Finals. Unfortunately,…

Colorado's Stanley Cup hangover has been enabled by a long injury list but its season hit a new low. Against an Oilers team rediscovering its groove, our NHL picks like Connor McDavid & Co. to add to the Avalanche's misery. Sparked by a players-only meeting, the Edmonton Oilers have rediscovered some of their mojo just in time for tonight's…

Welcome to our Betting Guide brought to you by NHL Betting site Betway! Getting a little skin in the game can make watching NHL hockey even more exciting. During the 2022-23 season, Daily Faceoff will help you become an improved bettor thanks to this betting model and our betting tools. Each day we will look at each game, the, and the odds of each…

The Arizona Coyotes will take on the Edmonton Oilers in NHL action on Wednesday. Arizona have had a poor season so far and further adds to the misery is the losing streak coming into the game. Placed second last in the Western Conference Central Division with 18 points, they are in desperate need of a win to stay afloat this season. Overall,…

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The New York Islanders are weathering the storm right now. Down their No. 1 defenseman and four forwards, the Isles are doing everything they can to hang in the mix in the relentless Metropolitan Division. The Isles have won four of their last five games, but they can't afford any drop in form as they've got a brutal schedule ahead of them in…

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Jaden Schwartz had a goal and two assists as the Seattle Kraken exploded for four consecutive goals in the second period to come away with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. "It was nice. I thought the way we played it was good to get rewarded," said Kraken defender Adam Larsson. "There was a lot of…

The New York Islanders will travel north to face the Edmonton Oilers for the second time this season. The Islanders shut out the Oilers 3-0 in their first meeting. Ilya Sorokin had a career game and finished with 49 saves. The Islanders are having a solid season and in the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference with 46 points. However,…

Last time we looked, Mark Messier was approaching his 62nd birthday later this month, he was ensconced as a hockey commentator on ESPN and, even though he still looks like he spends hours in the gym, he's well past his playing days. But the Edmonton Oilers could use some of Messier's old dressing room fire. He would be in somebody's face or giving…

EDMONTON, Alberta - Jaden Schwartz had a goal and two assists as the Seattle Kraken exploded for four consecutive goals in the second period to come away with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. "It was nice. I thought the way we played it was good to get rewarded," said Kraken defender Adam Larsson. "There was a lot of…

The Anaheim Ducks hit the fourth leg of their five-game road trip today against the Edmonton Oilers. Anaheim is coming off a nice 5-2 win against the Canadiens, picking up two points in Montreal leapfrogs them over the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Ducks are no longer the worst team in the National Hockey League. Despite not being the very worst,…

The Edmonton Oilers' struggles on home ice continued Tuesday night with a 5-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken. In their last five home games, the Oilers are 0-4-1. They're 9-11-1 at Rogers Place this season. "There's lots of hockey to be played, but with that said, we're not in the position we want to be (in) or think we're capable of being (in) at this…

The NHL has a hefty 11-game slate tonight and we've got three picks to accompany it. The pregame narrative: The Dallas Stars are rolling right now and shouldn't have a problem beating the L.A. Kings. We're also backing the Carolina Hurricanes on the road and are doing the unthinkable - fading Connor McDavid. Find our top NHL picks for January 3…

The NHL is closing out 2022 with a huge 12-game slate, and we've dialled in three picks for the occasion. The pregame narrative: Jamie Benn should keep his point streak rolling tonight as the Dallas Stars host the San Jose Sharks. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets look to close out their year with a win over the Edmonton Oilers - and the Tampa Bay…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for December 31. Follow me on to stay up to date. Recap: It's not often you get information that leads to a big edge but learning that Leon Draisaitl would be out for the Oilers before everybody else…

Tuesday's match against the Calgary Flames saw the Oilers escape Calgary with a 2-1 regulation victory. Connor McDavid scored his 31st goal of the season, Tyson Barrie had the other tally for the Oilers. The Oilers managed just 22 shots all game, it was Stuart Skinner that turned aside 46 of 47 Calgary shots en route to Edmonton's victory. As Oiler…

This in from the Edmonton Oilers, winger Evander Kane is expected to miss three to four months. With Kane (and his cap hit) going on Long Term Injured Reserve, The Oilers have recalled forwards Mattias Janmark and Klim Kostin from Bakersfield of the American Hockey League. 1. First off, the obvious; Kane's injury was an extremely scary moment in…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for December 30. Follow me on to stay up to date. With just four games on Friday, there aren't very many betting opportunities, but it is an interesting card, nonetheless. Seattle Kraken -110 (see…

We have a small four-game slate of hockey on Friday with some great matchups. Below, I give out my three best bets for Friday's NHL slate. Edmonton Oilers (-110) @ Seattle Kraken (-110) | O/U 6.5 (-110/-110) In Friday's nightcap, there is a Pacific Division tilt, with the fourth-place Seattle Kraken hosting the fifth-place Edmonton Oilers. The…

A lot of roster positions were settled before this Edmonton Oilers training camp ever started. The organization must be happy with how the battles have played out for the few that were/are still up for grabs. We were all watching the waiver wire today, as some tough decisions are now at hand. Sunday morning moves: Greg McKegg on waivers, if he…

All eyes are on goal-scoring in the NHL at present, but it isn't McDavid's mission or Tage's tear that has us talking. We were thinking about beyond 802, but now that Alexander Ovechkin has surpassed Gordie Howe, we've turned to 894, the once untouchable career goals total by the Great One. However, this year's Rocket Richard Trophy race is shaping…

Coming out of the break, Edmonton looks like the better overall team compared to their Alberta rivals in Calgary. Still, perhaps by virtue of being visitors, the Oilers are listed as underdogs. Our betting picks see if there's value on the road team. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are getting set for the second…

Both the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers are Pacific Division contenders and will play each other on Sunday. Edmonton is in the middle of the division with a record of 18-14-2, while Vancouver is near the bottom of the division with a record of 13-15-3. The upcoming game should be fantastic because both clubs are trying to advance in the…

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today's featured game for NHL Predictions is…

We're at the unofficial halfway mark of the NHL season. Sure, teams haven't quite played 50% of their games yet, but the holiday break serves as a time that we can all take a step back, evaluate things, and then get ready for the final 48 or so games of the season. Teams who slumped to begin the year can start to gain momentum, and those who got…

This article is part of our NHL Picks series. Last night's smorgasbord came out tasty, y'all! We went 7-2 on the slate. Love to see that kind of green. And just like any sensible, passionate bettor would do, we're running it back just one night later. Just four games on the NHL card for this evening. Here's what I like. Odds courtesy of DraftKings…

With the NHL at the unofficial halfway point of the season, we made some predictions for who's going to win the major awards and who's going to win the Stanley Cup. BaggedMilk: Connor McDavid will not be stopped. Cam Lewis: McDavid will set a career-high this year of 130 points at win the Art Ross. Zach Laing: Connor McDavid. Nation Dan: Now. Then.…

The Edmonton Oilers put their 3 game winning streak on the line tonight as they face the Anaheim Ducks down at Rogers Place tonight. The Oilers since replacing Coach Dave Tippett with Jay Woodcroft have yet to lose a game. Have they been perfect, no, but they have played good enough to get wins. Tonight should be a game the Edmonton Oilers should…

That's how you rebound, baby! Final Score: 6-3 Oilers Welcome to our game day content presented by NHL betting site Betway! After losing their last three games to teams below them in the standings, the Edmonton Oilers had to pull themselves together in a big way if they were going to beat the Dallas Stars. If they were going to avoid a fourth…

And as reprehensible as Evander Kane's history happens to be, the Edmonton Oilers couldn't ignore his hockey. When the Oilers caught their charter for the first game of a three-game road trip Saturday night in Montreal, the NHL's serial offender with a rap sheet as long as their recent losing streaks, Kane, was expected to be on board. A new…

All eight NHL favorites won last night, with seven teams covering the puck line. We had a profitable 2-1 night with our bets, and I'm back with another trio of plays for tonight's seven-game slate. Here's a closer look at Oilers vs. Stars. The Stars have been on a roll this season, coming into tonight's Western Conference matchup leading the…

The two betting favorites for the MVP will meet tonight as Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars welcome Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers tonight. Edmonton has dropped four of its last five but has been cashing Overs, going 8-2 O/U in its last 10 while Dallas - a -145 favorite tonight - has been playing Under hockey, going 3-7 O/U in its last…

A battle of MVPs will take place when Edmonton heads to Dallas, but there's another player that our NHL betting picks have decided to focus on. Tyson Barrie has been an offensive force for the Oilers this year, and we expect that to continue. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The two betting favorites for the MVP will meet tonight as Jason Robertson and…