The Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night in Edmonton. The matchup is set for 9 p.m. EST. This game marks the second meeting between these two teams this season.
Team Records and Standings
The Red Wings currently hold a record of 17-11-3, placing them in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, the Oilers are at 13-11-6, competing in the Pacific Division.
Game Statistics
- Red Wings: 17 wins, 11 losses, 3 overtime losses.
- Oilers: 13 wins, 11 losses, 6 overtime losses.
- Goals Scored (Red Wings): 97
- Goals Conceded (Red Wings): 103
- Goals Scored (Oilers): 99
- Average Goals Per Game (Red Wings): 3.7
- Average Goals Per Game (Oilers): 3.3
Recent Performance
In their last game, the Red Wings secured a 4-3 victory against the Calgary Flames, with Alex DeBrincat scoring two critical goals. This performance highlights DeBrincat’s offensive contributions, as he has registered seven goals and four assists over his last ten games.
The Oilers boast a home record of 7-3-3, while the Red Wings have an 8-5-2 record in away games. In their previous encounter this season, the Red Wings triumphed with a score of 4-2.
Player Highlights
- Alec DeBrincat: 2 goals in last game, 7 goals and 4 assists in last ten games.
- Lucas Raymond (Red Wings): 10 goals, 23 assists this season.
- Connor McDavid (Oilers): 7 goals, 7 assists in last ten games.
- Jack Roslovic (Oilers): 10 goals, 8 assists this season.
Matchup Insights
The upcoming game promises to be an intense matchup. Both teams have shown offensive prowess but also struggle defensively, averaging over three goals against per game. The betting line shows the Oilers favored at -199 and the Red Wings at +164, with an over/under set at 6.5.
As the teams prepare to clash, fans can expect a thrilling encounter that could impact their standings as the season progresses.
