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Edmonton Oilers Look to Extend Win Streak Against Struggling San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks will be facing off against the Edmonton Oilers in Canada on Saturday. The Sharks are coming off a 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche and have lost six out of their last seven games. On the other hand, the Oilers have won six of their last seven games, including a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. San Jose will be without Vitek Vanecek and Logan Couture, while Edmonton will be missing Evander Kane. Edmonton is currently third in the Pacific Division, just five points behind first-place Vegas. The Oilers are the betting favorite, with the current line set at Edmonton -440.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Sharks +360 | Oilers -440
• Spread: Sharks +1.5 (+135) | Oilers -1.5 (-155)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 81%.

San Jose vs Edmonton Stats

San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have struggled this season, with a goals-for average of 2.8 and a goals-against average of 3.5, ranking them 24th and 29th respectively in the league. Additionally, they are averaging 27.6 shots per game (24th) and allowing 32.2 shots per game (32nd). Their power play ranks 22nd, scoring 18.5% of the time, while their penalty kill is 19th at 79.6%. Leading goal scorer Tyler Toffoli has scored 13 goals, with Mikael Granlund leading in assists and points. William Eklund is also a key player with strong stats. Goalie Alexandar Georgiev, acquired from Colorado, has a 3.44 goals against average and .873 save percentage in three games played. The Sharks have a power ranking of 26 and are currently 11-19-5 for the season.

Edmonton Oilers Analysis

The Edmonton Oilers have strong offensive and defensive stats, ranking 9th in goals scored per game at 3.28 and 11th in goals against at 2.88. They have an overall record of 19-11-2 and are currently ranked 2nd in power ranking. Key players include Leon Draisailtl leading in goals and points, Connor McDavid leading in assists, and Stuart Skinner performing well in goal. However, their penalty kill is struggling, ranking 27th in the league. In their recent matchups, San Jose has had success against Edmonton, going 2-1-0. If you need help with hockey predictions, consider consulting our NHL handicappers for the best insights.

Edmonton Oilers Rebound Strongly with Impressive Win Streak and Dominant Home Ice Performance

The Edmonton Oilers have successfully rebounded from a sluggish start to the season, during which they lost five of their first seven games and held a record of 6-10 in their first 16 matchups. Despite this, the Oilers are currently trailing first place in the Pacific Division by just five points. In their recent performance, Edmonton has secured victories in six out of the last seven games, with a total of nine wins in the last 11 games overall. Notably, the team has demonstrated a strong performance on their home ice against the San Jose Sharks, winning each of the last five matchups. On the other hand, the Sharks have faced considerable challenges against Edmonton, losing 10 of their last 11 encounters and 15 of their last 20 games on the road. Edmonton's offensive capabilities have notably improved, with their goals-for reaching 3.3 and leading the NHL in shots per game at 32.2, while also limiting opponents to the fifth-fewest shots on goal at 26.4 per game.

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