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EDMONTON –– The Boston Bruins rang in the New Year on a high note. 2026 started with a 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday at Rogers Place. It snapped the B’s six-game losing streak, fueled by a three-point showing from David Pastrnak and a 34-save performance from Jeremy Swayman.
Since trading Stuart Skinner, Edmonton has received excellent goaltending, no matter who’s in net. I prefer five-on-five save percentage in evaluating goalies, as it’s a level playing field and is the largest game state. Here’s a look at five-on-five save percentages in the nine games.
The Pacific Division-leading Edmonton Oilers (20-14-6, 46 points) open a three-game homestand on New Year’s Eve with three wins in their last four games as they host the streaky Boston Bruins (20-18-2,
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Oilers go down swinging, but close 2025 with loss to Bruins: Recap, Reaction and Highlights
The Edmonton Oilers’ final game of 2025 ended with a loss. On Wednesday evening, the Oilers fell 6-2 to the Boston Bruins, bringing their season record to 20-15-6.
Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 24 goals and 45 assists. Leon Draisaitl has been hot lately, contributing three goals and 15 assists over the past 10 games.
Speaking of the Flyers, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported last Saturday that they're in contract talks with Christian Dvorak. The 29-year-old center joined them last summer on a one-year, $5.4 million deal. Because he's on that one-year contract, the earliest he can sign an extension is Jan. 1.
The Edmonton Oilers (20-14-6) and Connor McDavid (24 goals and 45 assists) host the Boston Bruins (20-18-2) and Morgan Geekie (25 goals and 15 assists) at Rogers Place on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 9:30 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN+. Edmonton secured a 3-1 road victory against the Winnipeg Jets in its last game on Dec. 29.
My Bruins vs. Oilers predictions and NHL picks expect a convincing win from Edmonton with superstar Connor McDavid taking center stage tonight. The Edmonton Oilers are trending in the right direction with an active 9-3-1 stretch that has positioned them atop the Pacific Division, and they’re also up to 10-3-3 on home ice for the campaign.
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