The Edmonton Oilers and Nashville Predators are both hoping to turn their seasons around. The Oilers, in particular, have struggled offensively, averaging just 2.20 goals per game. However, there’s a glimmer of hope in the form of Leon Draisaitl, Jeff Skinner, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. These individuals have been leading the top two lines with their brilliant performances, hinting at a potential game-changing performance in the upcoming match.
The Predators’ offense, much like the Oilers, has been facing challenges, averaging 2.56 goals per game. Filip Forsberg and Ryan O’Reilly have been the standout performers, but the rest of the squad has been unable to capitalize on scoring chances. The defensive aspect has been equally disappointing for both clubs, with the Oilers allowing 3.50 goals per game and the Predators allowing 3.44 goals per game.
However, the deciding factor in this game will be the performance of the goaltenders. While both clubs’ goaltenders have had their share of struggles, the Predators’ Juuse Saros has shown a slightly better performance. Despite this, the Predators have performed marginally worse than the Oilers. Therefore, the Edmonton Oilers are the favored bet to win.