The Edmonton Oilers are home against the Vegas Golden Knights tonight, still coping without Zach Hyman and dealing with the looming returns of key injured players. With only weeks left in the season, the Oilers are well behind their pace from last season. They struggle on defense against top-tier opponents. Connor McDavid's 126 points are unlikely to be enough to carry the team; the Oilers need more from players like Draisit and McLeod.
The Knights bring their own brand of challenges. Jack Eichel's 79 points have sparked their attack, which generates 3.17 goals per game on average. Their biggest weakness seems to be goaltending. They've allowed 3.05 goals per game on average; the Oilers look well-positioned to exploit them. The Knights aren't much better on the road; expect a low-scoring matchup tonight. Will the Knights catch a step off, or can they contain McDavid and company? Make your pick or follow the discussion on StreakChat.