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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 14, 2024

Updated on:
Dec 14, 2024 5:41 PM
The Edmonton Oilers, riding a four-game win streak, are set to face off against the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 4:00 PM at Rogers Place. The Oilers will look to extend their winning ways against a tough Golden Knights team that has dominated the regular season series so far, leading 2-0.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers

Current Odds

VGK
EDM
Over
6.0
-120
Under
9.5
+165
VGK
+3.5
-145
EDM
-1.5
+165
VGK
ML
+127
EDM
ML
-147

Golden Knights vs Oilers statistics

Stat Golden Knights Oilers
Goals For per Game 3.48 3.14
Goals Against per Game 2.86 2.79
Shots per Game 30.0 32.4
Shots Against per Game 28.4 25.9
Power Play Goals 20 16
Power Play Goals Against 12 19
Short Handed Goals 1 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 158 204
Power Play Percentage 27.0 21.6
Penalty Kill Percentage 79.7 72.9

Edmonton Oilers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/12/24 @ Minnesota Wild W 7-1
12/10/24 vs Tampa Bay Lightning W 2-1
12/7/24 vs St. Louis Blues W 4-2
12/5/24 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 6-3
12/3/24 @ Vegas Golden Knights L 1-0

Vegas Golden Knights recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/12/24 @ Winnipeg Jets W 3-2 OT
12/6/24 vs Dallas Stars W 3-2
12/4/24 @ Anaheim Ducks W 4-1
12/3/24 vs Edmonton Oilers W 1-0
11/30/24 vs Utah Hockey Club L 6-0

Edmonton Oilers injuries

  • Evan Bouchard (D): Day-To-Day
  • Viktor Arvidsson (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Zach Hyman (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Troy Stecher (D): Day-To-Day
  • Derek Ryan (C): Day-To-Day

Vegas Golden Knights injuries

  • Zach Whitecloud (D): Day-To-Day
  • Victor Olofsson (RW): Day-To-Day
  • William Karlsson (C): Day-To-Day
  • Alex Pietrangelo (D): Day-To-Day
  • Mark Stone (RW): Injured Reserve

Golden Knights vs Oilers game info

Type Info
Venue Rogers Place
Location Edmonton, AB
Puck drop Sat 4:00 PM

Golden Knights vs Oilers predictions

When we swing our focus over to the Vegas Golden Knights, key players like Ivan Barbashev and Jack Eichel are ones you can't help but keep an eye on. Barbashev, leading with 14 goals this season, might just find the back of the net, continuing his impressive goal-scoring form. Meanwhile, Eichel, not only a maestro with the assists but also sitting pretty with 39 points, is likely to play a crucial part in setting up scoring chances and possibly adding to his tally. Their synergy on the ice could really tip the scales in favor of the Knights.

Shifting gears to the Edmonton Oilers, all eyes might be on Leon Draisaitl and the currently day-to-day Connor McDavid. Draisaitl, already boasting 21 goals, certainly has the chops to add more, especially with his knack for finding himself in the right spots at the right times. If McDavid, a powerhouse with 26 assists, shakes off his injury woes and hits the ice, his playmaking ability could very well be the spark Oilers need to break through the Knights' defenses. Their participation is pivotal and could dramatically sway the game's momentum.

Tallying up all these factors, the game promises to be a nail-biter. However, given the Oilers' impressive four-game win streak and the potential return of McDavid, Edmonton might have a slight edge. That said, the Knights have shown they can be relentless on the road. Yet, leaning slightly towards a home advantage and the high morale among the Oilers, my prediction would tilt in Edmonton's favor, provided their key players step up to the plate as expected. What do you think, will the home ice and a crowd roaring in their corner be enough to extend their streak?

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