Jets at Oilers
(NHL) Jets (WPG) vs. Oilers (EDM),
Point Spread: -1.50 | 142.00 Oilers (EDM) (Home)
Result: Loss
Hellbent to avoid another slow start like last season that cost Jay Woodcroft his job just a month into the campaign, the Oilers are reportedly primed for a quick break from the gate. Last November, Edmonton did quickly pick up the pace for Kris Knoblauch, lasting all of the way to Game Seven of the Stanley Cup finals, and the Oilers are genuinely excited about newly-added wingers Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner can establish productive places on the second line, with familiar names like McDavid, Draisaitl, Hyman, and Bouchard all bolted into place. We'll see how the Jets react to new coach Scott Arniel, promoted after Rick Bowness retired. How long can the Jets lean heavily on Connor Hellebuyck in goal? And will the Nikolaj Ehlers contract situation (he's yet to re-sign) turn into a distraction in Winnipeg? Play Oilers on Puck Line