Bruins, Oilers and David Pastrnak
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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.
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. Let’s take a look at what went on in this one.
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.
Calvin Pickard makes a season-high 41 saves in his hometown while Max Jones & Jack Roslovic each provide depth goals for the Oilers in a 3-1 victory over the Jets on Monday at Canada Life Centre
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Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid aiming to amp his game even more ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics
And that means a lot coming from the Edmonton Oilers captain, who just put together one of the best individual months an NHL player has ever had, carrying a point streak of 13-games and 33-points (13 goals, 20 assists) into the final game of the 2025 calendar on Wednesday at Rogers Place against the Boston Bruins.
The return of back-to-back Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck hasn’t helped the Winnipeg Jets right the ship, as he sports an active 1-5 record with a run-of-the-mill .893 save percentage.
Mangiapane’s fourth-line usage and minus-16 rating have opened the door for prospects Isaac Howard and Quinn Hutson, who are excelling in the AHL's Bakersfield. Howard has 20 points in 15 AHL games, while Hutson has 30 in 25 contests through Monday.