Edmonton Oilers Look to Extend Winning Streak as They Face Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre

Game outlook

The article mentions that the Montreal Canadiens are set to host the Edmonton Oilers in a hockey game on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. EST at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens currently hold the 6th spot in the Atlantic division with 40 points from 41 games, and their recent performance has been mediocre with a record of 3-5-2 in their last ten games. On the other hand, the Edmonton Oilers are enjoying a nine-game winning streak, although they still hold the 4th spot in the Pacific division with 45 points from 38 games. The Oilers are considered the favorites in terms of betting, with a -245 money line, while the total goal line is set at 6.5 goals. It is also highlighted that despite being the favorites, the betting line for the Oilers has remained unchanged at -233.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Oilers -233 | Canadiens +203

Spread: Oilers -1.5 (-3) | Canadiens +1.5 (-118)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 70%.

Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak by defeating the Detroit Red Wings in overtime with a final score of 3-2. Zach Hyman stood out as the sole player on the team to contribute more than one point, scoring a goal and assisting another, while Connor McDavid led the team with seven shots and also scored a goal. Calvin Pickard had a relatively straightforward night in goal, saving 15 out of 17 shots. Offensively, the Oilers are performing as expected, ranking near the top of the league in goals scored per game with an average of 3.53. They have a strong power play success rate of 25.4% and a commendable face-off win percentage of 52.2%. The team consistently launches an average of 34.2 shots per game, placing them as number one in the league. Connor McDavid continues to be the primary offensive force for Edmonton, leading the team in points, goals, and assists. Zach Hyman has the most goals and shots overall, while Leon Draisaitl excels in power play goals, and McDavid leads in power play assists. Hyman also boasts the highest +/- ratio among offensive skaters, and McDavid has the most ice time among forwards. Evander Kane holds the highest penalty minutes among Oilers players. The team's depth behind McDavid and Draisaitl has been a long-standing concern, but if sufficient support is provided, the Oilers could make a deep run in the playoffs. Defensively, the Oilers have shown significant improvement in recent months, now ranking 14th in the league in goals against per game with 3.05 and 12th in penalty kill rate at 81.2%. Previously, they were placed 26th and 23rd respectively. Interestingly, they allow the fourth-fewest shots against with an average of 28.2 per game. Stuart Skinner has primarily manned the net, displaying a 2.69 goals against average and a 90.1% save percentage. Calvin Pickard, with similar statistics, has played in seven games this season. Among defensemen, Evan Bouchard has the most points with 39, including nine goals and 30 assists. Mattias Ekholm holds the highest +/- ratio among defenders, and Darnell Nurse leads in penalty minutes. Bouchard also excels in power play production and ranks third in total shots on goal for the team. Currently, the Oilers have