Edmonton Oiles are back in game tonight against Seattle Kraken. This is a match between two teams of the Pacific Division with a relatively short distance between them in the standings. Edmonton is second with 65 points and a record of 31-15-3. Seattle is sixth with 47 points and a record of 22-25-3.
Connor McDavid has the right to return tonight after serving a sentence of three games for a counter -check by Conor Garland. Eveland Kane remains a long -term reserve for injured, but has been out throughout the season. Defender John Kingberg is also on IR and is not available tonight.
With this, here is the estimated staff for Edmonton tonight. Note that the composition is subject to change before the pour falls:
Attackers:
- Ryan Nugent -Hopkins (LW) – Connor McDavid (C) – Zach Hyman (RW)
- Vasily Subkolzin (LW) – Leon Draisaitl (C) – Viktor Arvidsson (RW)
- Mattias Janmark (LW) – Adam Henrique (C) – Connor Brown (RW)
- Casperi Kapanna (LW) – Corey Perry (C) – Josh Brown (RW)
Protective pairs:
- Matthias Eckholm – Evan Bouchard
- Nurse Darnell – Troy Stecher
- Breti Kulak – Tai Embarson
Goalkeepers:
- Stewart skin
- Calvin Picard
PowerPlay lines:
- Zack Hayman, Leon Draisitl, Ryan Nugen-Hopkins, Evan Bouchard, Connor McDhevid
- Corey Perry, Adam Henrique, Victor Arvidson, Darnell Ners, Matthias Eckholm
Penalties for penalties of penalties:
- Adam Enrique, Connor Brown, Matthias Eckholm, Tai Emberson
- Matthias Yanmark, Casperi Kapanna, Darnell Ners, Brett Kulak
Edmonton is at home after two consecutive home victories (and three consecutive home games) over Buffalo Seberrs and Vancouver Kenks.
Oiled match odds tonight and look at the upcoming program
Edmonton Oiles are preferred to keep their victorious series against Seattle Kraken. Here are the official odds according to ODDS Shark:
- Edmonton is -217 on the money line.
- Kraken are +170 to win.
- The washer line is Edmonton -1.5, which is -110.
- The cakes are -104 to cover.
- A total of six goals.
- The upper one is -120 and the lower one is +104.
After tonight, Edmonton has two more home games. He will host Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. On Saturday, he hosted Toronto Maple Leafs in a possible preview of the Stanley Cup final.
Oiles then have a visit of eight games. They will visit St. Louis Blues on February 4, Chicago Blackhowks on February 5, and Colorado Avalanche on February 7th.
Edited by Rajdeep Barman