Canadiens vs Oilers Picks and Prediction – 3/7/2025

On Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens (30-26-5) face off against the Edmonton Oilers (35-21-4) at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Edmonton comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against Anaheim. In their 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, Corey Perry netted a goal for the Edmonton Oilers. This season, Leon Draisaitl has emerged as Edmonton's top goal-scorer, racking up an impressive 44 goals. Following him is Connor McDavid, the team’s second-leading scorer, with 22 goals to his name so far this year. Not only is Draisaitl leading in goals, but he has also accumulated a staggering 90 points, placing him at the top of Edmonton’s points leaderboard. On the playmaking side, Connor McDavid excels as the Oilers' assist leader, contributing a notable 53 assists this season. Recently, Edmonton has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 4.4 goals across their last five games. Despite this, the team is in second place in the Pacific Division. The Oilers are aiming to even the season series against the Montreal Canadiens. Overall, they have maintained an average of 3.2 goals per game throughout the season.

Montreal enters this game on a five-game winning streak. In an exciting overtime victory, the Montreal Canadiens edged out the Buffalo Sabres 4-3, with Mike Matheson contributing significantly by scoring a goal and providing an assist. This season, Cole Caufield has been a standout for Montreal, leading the team with an impressive 30 goals. Not far behind in offensive contributions is Nick Suzuki, who has netted 19 goals this season, making him the team's second-highest goal scorer. Suzuki also excels in playmaking, leading Montreal in total points with 65, and has provided the most assists for the team with 46. Throughout a recent winning streak spanning five games, the Canadiens have been on a goal-scoring spree, averaging 4.2 goals per game. Despite this momentum, they remain close to the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings, currently sitting third-to-last. The team is keen on maintaining their winning rhythm and aims to complete a season sweep against the Oilers as they prepare for the next matchup in Edmonton. Overall, the Canadiens average 3 goals per game for the season.

In their last matchup, the Canadiens managed to prevent the Oilers from scoring any goals, securing a shutout victory. Now, as they travel to Edmonton, the Canadiens aim to sweep the Oilers this season. Riding a wave of recent successes, the Canadiens hope to maintain their impressive form. On the other hand, the Edmonton Oilers, known for their strong offensive play throughout the season, are determined to bounce back from their recent downturn. They are focused on breaking their current losing streak and earning a win to split the series with the Canadiens, rather than being swept entirely. Final Score Prediction, Edmonton Oilers win 6-2.