A look at projected lines, predictions, and the start time for tonight's Edmonton Oilers vs New York Rangers game.
The Edmonton Oilers will play against the New York Rangers at Rogers Place tonight. The game will open with a ceremony to induct Charlie Huddy and Doug Weight into the Edmonton Oilers Hall of Fame. The ceremony will start at 7pm with the official puck drop happening at 7:25pm Mountain Time.
This is the first game between these two teams this season. In six games over the past three seasons the Oilers have a 4-1-1 record versus the Rangers. The last four games were scores of 4-1, 4-3, 4-1, and 6-5.
Game Day Predictions
- Oilers First Goal - Warren Foegele
- Oilers Time on Ice Leader - Leon Draisaitl
- Rangers First Goal - Chris Kreider
- Rangers Time on Ice Leader - Adam Fox
Final Score: 5-4 Oilers
Projected Lineup
Earlier today we found out that Stuart Skinner would be the starting goalie for the Oilers. We also learned that the Oilers would start the game with new pairings - Mattias Ekholm was paired with Philip Broberg while Evan Bouchard & Vincent Desharnais took shifts with Brett Kulak.
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