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Edmonton Oilers Face Uphill Battle Against Hot Vegas Golden Knights Squad Amid Player Injuries

On Tuesday, the Edmonton Oilers will face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in a Pacific Division matchup. The Oilers are coming off a win against the Flames and are looking to close the gap on the second-place Kings. However, they will be missing several key players for this game. The Golden Knights, who are on a six-game winning streak, are currently leading the division by seven points. Despite missing Hertl and Lehner, Vegas is the favorite to win with a -160 opening line that has not changed. Hockey fans should stay tuned for the in-depth prediction for this exciting game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Oilers +138 | Golden Knights -160
• Spread: Oilers +1.5 (-180) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+158)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vegas will win straight-up is 62%.

Edmonton vs Vegas Stats

Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton has solid offensive statistics, ranking 9th in the NHL with an average of 3.2 goals scored per game. On the defensive side, they rank 16th allowing an average of 2.9 goals against per game. The team's power play is 9th best in the league, scoring 25.4% of the time they have the man advantage, while their penalty kill is ranked 23rd, holding opponents scoreless 76.5% of the time they are short-handed. Leon Draisaitl leads the team in goals and points, followed by Zach Hyman in goals scored. However, with Connor McDavid injured, Draisaitl has taken over as the leader in assists as well. With a power ranking of 1, Edmonton has a strong offense, solid defense, and a respectable record of 42-26-5 this season.

Vegas Golden Knights Analysis

The Vegas Golden Knights have a strong offensive and defensive record, with a goals for average of 3.4 and a goals-against average of 2.7, ranking them fourth and ninth, respectively in the NHL. Their power play is first in the league, scoring 30.4% of the time, while their penalty kill is 25th. Thomas Hertl leads the team in goals scored, but is currently out injured, with Pavel Dorofeyev and Jack Eichel tied for the lead in goals. Eichel is also the leader in assists and points, with Mark Stone close behind. Overall, Vegas has six players with 47 or more points. Goalie Adin Hill has a solid record of 29-11-5 with a 2.46 GAA and .908 SV%. Despite a recent loss to Edmonton, the Vegas Golden Knights maintain a strong power ranking of 5.

Edmonton Oilers face tough challenge against hot Vegas Golden Knights squad without top players

The Edmonton Oilers are currently facing a challenging situation as they are without their top player, Connor McDavid, and their No. 1 goalie, Stuart Skinner, due to injuries. In contrast, the Vegas Golden Knights have been performing exceptionally well on both offense and defense, ranking fourth in goals for and ninth in goals against in the NHL. Vegas goalie Adin Hill boasts impressive statistics with a 2.46 goals against average and .908 save percentage. Historically, Edmonton has struggled on the road against Vegas, losing four of the last five matchups. The Golden Knights have been dominant in recent games, winning six in a row overall and eight of their last nine at home. While both teams are strong contenders in the Western Conference, Vegas holds a significant advantage playing on home ice against an understaffed Oilers team.

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