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Edmonton Oilers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of Second-Round Playoff Series

The Edmonton Oilers will look to continue their winning streak as they face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in game 2 of their second-round Western Conference playoff series at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday night. The Oilers are coming off a 4-2 victory in Game 1, while Edmonton and Vegas have split their last 10 meetings and their season series 2-2. Vegas is the favorite to win with opening odds at -130 and the current line at Vegas -135. Stay tuned to see which team will come out on top in this highly anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Oilers +118 | Golden Knights -135
• Spread: Oilers +1.5 (-225) | 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 57%.

Edmonton vs Vegas Stats

Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers have bounced back from two road losses at the beginning of the playoffs with a four-game winning streak. Heading into their next game, they will aim to maintain their momentum and secure a 2-0 series lead. During the regular season, Edmonton averaged 3.16 goals per game, but in the playoffs, they are now averaging 4.42 goals per game. Key players include Connor McDavid with 13 points, Leon Draisaitl with 12 points, and Evan Bouchard with nine points. While Edmonton allowed 2.87 goals per game during the season, they are now giving up 3.71 goals per game in the playoffs. Calvin Pickard has a perfect 5-0-0 record with a 2.76 GAA and .891 save percentage. With a strong power ranking of 1, the Oilers rank 11th in offense, 16th in defense, and have a season record of 52-31-5.

Vegas Golden Knights Analysis

The Vegas Golden Knights had their three-game winning streak snapped by the Oilers in Game 1 after allowing three goals in the third period. They aim to bounce back and even up the series with a win on Thursday. Vegas averaged 3.34 goals per game in the season, but are currently averaging 2.85 goals per game in the playoffs. Mark Stone leads Vegas with six points, while Jack Eichel and Tomas Hertl have six and five points respectively. Vegas gave up 2.61 goals per game in the season and are currently giving up 3.29 goals per game in the playoffs. Adin Hill has a 4-3-0 record with a 3.01 GAA and .876 save percentage. The Golden Knights are ranked 5th overall and 6th in offense, scoring an average of 3.33 goals per game and 3rd in defense, giving up 2.70 points per game. Edmonton went 1-2-0 in their last 3 matchups against Vegas.

Edmonton Oilers Dominating as Vegas Golden Knights Struggle

The Edmonton Oilers are currently on a five-game winning streak, showcasing strong offensive performance with nine goals scored in their recent three road games. Additionally, they have excelled on special teams, converting over 23 percent of their power play opportunities. In contrast, the Vegas Golden Knights have had a less consistent performance, splitting their last six games and struggling defensively, allowing 11 goals in their recent three home games. Vegas ranks 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage. Although the Golden Knights have shown improvement on special teams, with over 28 percent of power play opportunities converted, their offensive performance has been lackluster, scoring only seven goals in their last three home games. Compared to the Oilers, who rank 16th in penalty kill percentage and have allowed only three goals in their recent two road games, Edmonton is poised to maintain control over Vegas' offense. Betting on the Oilers to win would be a wise choice.

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