Edmonton brings the better record and a 4-1 head-to-head result into a matchup against a Rangers team riding three straight wins.
With 27 points to New York’s 21, Edmonton can widen its lead in the standings while the Rangers look to keep their three-game winning streak alive. The Oilers are 12-3-3 and rank fifth in the power index; New York is 10-7-1 and ranks 11th. Edmonton has won three of its last five, and already beat the Rangers 4-1 this season, while New York has also won three of its last five. The key matchup is the Rangers’ .903 team save percentage against Connor McDavid, who has 40 points in 16 games, and Leon Draisaitl, who has 29. If New York can limit Edmonton’s top scorers, its recent momentum can make this a tight test; if not, the Oilers’ scoring firepower and stronger record give them the edge.