In this NHL regular season preview between Oilers and Canadiens, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Oilers have a 9-8-2 so far this season.
- Edmonton is 20th in power play goals this season.
- The Oilers are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Flames.
- The Canadiens possess a 6-10-2 record so far.
- The Canadiens come into the game ranked 31st in shots on goal.
- The Canadiens are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Penguins.
Oilers vs Canadiens Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Oilers and Canadiens. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Canadiens at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. Get ready to place your bets! The Oilers are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Canadiens. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.
Oilers vs. Canadiens Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Edmonton Oilers at Montreal Canadiens
- Where: Montreal at Bell Centre
- Date: Monday, November 18th
- Betting Odds EDM -1.5, EDM -267 | MON +217 O/U 6.5
Oilers Preview: Will Edmonton Make it Happen on the Road?
With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 9-8-2 for the season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5-goal line.
Four different players scored for Edmonton, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie in the third period. The Oilers added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.
Edmonton’s offense fired 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary, with Leon Draisaitl netting his 9th goal of the season. Zach Hyman added his 3rd goal, while Mattias Janmark scored his 2nd on an empty net. Jeff Skinner also found the net for the 3rd time this season.
Draisaitl picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the year. The Oilers scored twice in the 1st period, went scoreless in the 2nd, and added two more in the 3rd, including Hyman’s power-play goal.
Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage in the Oilers' 4-2 win over the Flames. Defensively, the Oilers recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits. However, they allowed both of their goals after taking a 2-0 lead, with the first coming at 15:27 in the 2nd period and the second at 15:32 in the 3rd.
Canadiens Preview: Will Montreal Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
Montreal fell to 6-10-2 after a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.
Montreal trailed 2-0 before Christian Dvorak scored at 14:28 in the third period. The Penguins sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:15.
Montreal's offense struggled in their recent 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, with Christian Dvorak netting his first goal of the season at 14:28 in the third period. The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until Dvorak's late tally.
Montreal recorded 20 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Emil Heineman earned his first assist of the season, while Juraj Slafkovsky picked up his seventh assist on Dvorak's goal.
Montreal's defense allowed the first two goals of the game, with both coming from Sidney Crosby. The first was at 15:57 in the first period, and the second was a power-play goal at 18:40 in the second. After the Canadiens cut the deficit to 2-1, the defense gave up an empty-net goal with just 45 seconds left in the third period. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.
Oilers vs Canadiens Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Oilers offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Edmonton posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 6-4 ATS.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Montreal has an puck line record of 3-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Canadiens have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
- The last ten games that Edmonton was favored, they have an puck line mark of 3-7 while going 6-4 straight up.
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