The Vegas Golden Knights (+150) head to take on the Edmonton Oilers (-180) at Rogers Place on Monday. The total is 6.5 (O: -135, U: +115)
FACING OFF
Vegas is averaging 3.29 goals per game for the season, 12th in the NHL, and they are taking on an Oilers team that is allowing 3.14 goals a game (16th).
Meanwhile, Edmonton has found the net 3.99 times a game on average, first in the league, and the Golden Knights are allowing opponents to score 2.79 goals per game (10th).
The Oilers’ 34.67% power play percentage is the best in the league, while the Golden Knights rank 19th with a conversion rate of 20.00%.
When it comes to penalty killing, Edmonton has the league’s 20th-ranked PK% at 76.47%, while Vegas is 22nd at 75.12%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
Jack Eichel and Chandler Stephenson have been the top skaters for the Golden Knights this season with 66 and 65 points. In the net, Adin Hill (16-7-1) is Vegas’ top goaltender by goals against average.
He has a 2.49 GAA and a .914% save percentage. Logan Thompson (21-13-3) leads the Golden Knights in games played in goal.
He has a GAA of 2.65 and a save percentage of .915%. Connor McDavid leads the Oilers and the league in scoring with 153 points.
His 64 goals and 89 assists are both league bests. Stuart Skinner (29-14-5) has the best goals against average for Edmonton at 2.75. He has a save percentage of .913%.
HOME AND AWAY
Vegas is seeking a fourth successive win away from home this season. Edmonton is 25-12-7 at Rogers Place this season.
SportsTips’ NHL Pick:
Edmonton Oilers (-185)
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*Odds correct at time of publication, courtesy of BetMGM.