The Edmonton Oilers (20-14-6) host the Boston Bruins (20-18-2), who have dropped six in a row, on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Wednesday's hockey action.
In the past 10 games, the Bruins are 3-5-2 while totaling 28 goals against 36 goals allowed. On 30 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored seven goals (23.3%).
Oilers vs. Bruins Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final result of Oilers 4, Bruins 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-201)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)
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Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers have finished 5-6-11 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 20-14-6.
- Edmonton is 7-5-4 (18 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Oilers recorded just one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
- Edmonton has finished 2-6-0 in the eight games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering four points).
- The Oilers have scored at least three goals 27 times, and are 18-4-5 in those games (to register 41 points).
- In the 16 games when Edmonton has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 5-8-3 record (13 points).
- When it has outshot opponents, Edmonton is 11-9-4 (26 points).
- The Oilers have been outshot by opponents 14 times, and went 7-5-2 (16 points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a 6-2-8 record in overtime games this season and a 20-18-2 overall record.
- Boston has earned 15 points (7-6-1) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Bruins scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Boston has six points (3-6-0) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Bruins have scored at least three goals in 25 games, earning 35 points from those contests.
- This season, Boston has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 18 games and registered 19 points with a record of 9-8-1.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 6-7-2 (14 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 14-9-0 to register 28 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Oilers Rank | Oilers AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 3.38 | Goals Scored | 3.05 | 17th |
| 22nd | 3.25 | Goals Allowed | 3.28 | 25th |
| 12th | 28.5 | Shots | 26.9 | 22nd |
| 10th | 27.2 | Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 28th |
| 1st | 34.86% | Power Play % | 24.58% | 8th |
| 16th | 80.17% | Penalty Kill % | 79.61% | 20th |
Oilers vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
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