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Montreal Canadiens vs. Edmonton Oilers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 6, 2025

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Mar 6, 2025 10:27 PM
The Montreal Canadiens, fresh off a shootout victory, head to Rogers Place to take on the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 9:00 PM. The Oilers, with a strong home record of 18-11-2, look to even up the regular season series against the Canadiens, who currently lead 1-0. This highly anticipated NHL matchup promises to be an exciting showdown between two talented teams.
Montreal Canadiens vs Edmonton Oilers

Current Odds

MTL
EDM
Over
5.5
+775
Under
5.5
-2000
MTL
+1.5
-8000
EDM
-1.5
+1350
MTL
ML
+122
EDM
ML
-115

Canadiens vs Oilers statistics

Stat Canadiens Oilers
Goals For per Game 2.98 3.23
Goals Against Average 3.31 2.93
Shots per Game 26.0 32.0
Shots Against per Game 29.0 27.4
Power Play Goals 40 40
Power Play Goals Against 35 36
Short Handed Goals 8 3
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 571 414
Power Play Percentage 22.0 26.5
Penalty Kill Percentage 82.3 75.3

Edmonton Oilers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/4/25 vs Anaheim Ducks L 6-2
3/1/25 @ Carolina Hurricanes W 3-1
2/27/25 @ Florida Panthers L 4-3
2/25/25 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 4-1
2/23/25 @ Washington Capitals L 7-3

Montreal Canadiens recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/3/25 vs Buffalo Sabres W 4-3 OT
3/1/25 @ Buffalo Sabres W 4-2
2/27/25 vs San Jose Sharks W 4-3 OT
2/25/25 vs Carolina Hurricanes W 4-0
2/22/25 @ Ottawa Senators W 5-2

Edmonton Oilers injuries

  • Mattias Ekholm (D): Day-To-Day
  • Trent Frederic (C): Injured Reserve
  • Brett Kulak (D): Day-To-Day
  • Darnell Nurse (D): Day-To-Day
  • Evander Kane (LW): Injured Reserve

Montreal Canadiens injuries

  • Michael Pezzetta (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Kirby Dach (C): Injured Reserve
  • Kaiden Guhle (D): Out
  • Josh Anderson (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Brendan Gallagher (RW): Day-To-Day

Canadiens vs Oilers game info

Type Info
Venue Rogers Place
Location Edmonton, AB
Puck drop Thu 9:00 PM

Canadiens vs Oilers predictions

With the Montreal Canadiens cruising into Edmonton after their nail-biting shootout victory, all eyes are on their key playmakers. Cole Caufield, the dynamic right winger, is expected to light the lamp with his explosive speed and precision shooting, potentially increasing his goal tally. We've seen him net 30 goals, so adding another isn't far-fetched, is it? Then there's Nick Suzuki, the undeniable playmaker, orchestrating the offense. With 46 assists to his name, you can imagine him threading the needle to the right spots on the ice, ticking that number up. With Caufield scoring and Suzuki making those plays, there’s no telling the level of chemistry Montreal can conjure on the ice.

Of course, no projection could ignore the powerhouse duo from the Edmonton Oilers. The absence of Connor McDavid due to his suspension surely takes away a familiar spark, but Edmonton thrives under pressure. And Leon Draisaitl, who’s already racked up 45 goals and a whopping 92 points, is stopping at nothing. It would be fair to expect him stepping into the spotlight, possibly leading his team with his sheer force of will. If there's anyone who can compensate for McDavid's absence, it's Draisaitl. Who knows how high his point tally might climb as he embraces this opportunity to dominate?

So, who is poised to take the win? Playing at Rogers Place gives the Edmonton Oilers crucial home-ice advantage which they often capitalize on, sporting a solid home record. Despite McDavid's absence, the Oilers' strong form makes them a tough nut for the Canadiens to crack. But don’t sleep on Montreal — their newfound confidence post-shootout might give them the edge needed for an upset. Yet, if I had to wager a guess, my money’s slowly tipping towards Edmonton given their overall consistency and depth, especially with players like Draisaitl ready to shine. But hey, that's the beauty of the NHL — anything can happen, and that's what makes games like these so thrilling. What do you reckon?

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