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Edmonton Oilers Seek to Advance to Western Conference Finals in Game 5 Showdown Against Vegas Golden Knights

The Edmonton Oilers will take on the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of their second-round Western Conference playoff series, with Edmonton looking to advance to the Western Conference finals for the second straight season. The Oilers are coming off a 3-0 win over Vegas in Game 4 and have a record of 6-4-0 in their last 10 games against the Golden Knights. Vegas is the favorite to win this matchup, opening at -130 with the current line at Vegas -127. Stay tuned to see which team will come out on top in this Oilers vs. Golden Knights showdown.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Oilers +110 | Golden Knights -127
• Spread: Oilers +1.5 (-223) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+185)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vegas will win straight-up is 56%.

Edmonton vs Vegas Stats

Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers bounced back from their Game 3 loss to the Golden Knights with a win in Game 4, putting them one win away from returning to the Western Conference finals for the second consecutive season. They will look to maintain their momentum and secure a spot in the next round with a win on Wednesday.

Throughout the season, Edmonton averaged 3.16 goals per game, while in the playoffs they are averaging 4.20 goals per game. Connor McDavid leads the team with 17 points, followed by Leon Draisaitl with 15 points and Evan Bouchard with 12 points.

During the regular season, the Oilers gave up an average of 2.87 goals per game, ranking them 14th in the league. In the playoffs, they are giving up an average of 3.40 goals per game. Calvin Pickard has a record of 6-0-0 with a 2.84 GAA and a .888 save percentage.

With a power ranking of 1, Edmonton is ranked 9th in offense, scoring an average of 3.27 goals per game, and 16th in defense, allowing an average of 2.97 goals per game against them. This season, they have a record of 54-32-5.

Vegas Golden Knights Analysis

The Vegas Golden Knights are facing elimination after a 3-0 loss in their last game, following a win in the series. They will look to bounce back and extend the series with a win on Wednesday. Vegas has been performing well offensively in the playoffs, averaging 4.80 goals per game compared to 3.34 goals per game during the season. However, their defense has struggled, giving up 3.40 goals per game in the playoffs compared to 2.61 goals per game during the season. Key players include Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, and Alex Pietrangelo. Mark Stone and Brandon Saad are questionable for the upcoming game. Vegas has a power ranking of 5 and is ranked #4 for offense and #5 for defense. In their last 3 matchups against Edmonton, Vegas went 1-1-1.

Edmonton Oilers showcasing dominant performance on road, Vegas Golden Knights struggling at home

The Edmonton Oilers have demonstrated their strong performance with three consecutive victories on the road, while the Vegas Golden Knights have suffered losses in three out of their last four home games. Edmonton holds a competitive advantage due to their effective offensive play, having scored 10 goals in their recent three road games. Additionally, their success on special teams is noteworthy, with a power play conversion rate of over 23 percent. On the other hand, the Golden Knights have struggled defensively, conceding 11 goals in their last three home games and ranking poorly in penalty kills. Conversely, Vegas has faced offensive challenges, scoring only nine goals in their recent three home games, despite their power play success rate of over 28 percent. With Edmonton displaying strong defensive play and limiting goals in their recent road games, it is anticipated that they will be able to contain the Golden Knights' offense. Considering these factors, selecting Edmonton on the money line is recommended.

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