7:37 pm
November 9

Oilers @ Red Wings

Who will WIN this matchup?

Edmonton Oilers (9-1-0)

@ Detroit Red Wings (6-5-2)

 

Starting Goalies:

Stuart Skinner (EDM): Confirmed

Alex Nedeljkovic (DET): Unconfirmed

 

Current odds:

Edmonton Oilers: (-165)

Detroit Red Wings: (+145)

 

• The Detroit Red Wings began a four-game homestand with a stirring victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday, one night after winning in overtime at Buffalo. That wasn’t even the most positive development for the improving Wings. Team captain Dylan Larkin returned to action after a three-game absence against the Golden Knights. He didn’t record a point in the 5-2 win, but his presence on the ice made the Red Wings, who will host Edmonton on Tuesday night, feel whole again.

• The Red Wings delivered an inspired performance, taking a 3-1 lead in the first period and holding on behind a 38-save outing by Thomas Greiss.

• The club was vague about Larkin’s absence, but the center offered some clarity after the game. Larkin’s linemates have carried the offense. Tyler Bertuzzi had three goals and three assists over the weekend, increasing his team-high point total to 15 despite appearing in only 10 games. Bertuzzi is the team’s only unvaccinated player and is ineligible to play in Canada.

• Rookie Lucas Raymond scored his sixth goal on Sunday. He’s right behind Bertuzzi with 14 points in 13 games, while Larkin has eight points in nine games.

• The Oilers have stormed through their first 10 games, going 9-1-0. They’ll also be well-rested for Tuesday’s contest. They haven’t played since a 6-5 overtime victory over the New York Rangers on Friday.

• The visit to Detroit begins a five-game trip. Coach Dave Tippett revealed some bad news on Sunday, as forward Devin Shore will miss the next four to six weeks with a lower-body injury.

• The combination of McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continues to confound defenses. Draisaitl leads the league with 23 points (10 goals), with McDavid just behind him at 22 points.

5/10
Confidence
StreakSmarter Pick
Edmonton Oilers
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