Penguins vs Oilers Picks and Prediction – 10/26/2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins look to snap a three-game losing streak with a victory on the road Friday when visiting the Edmonton Oilers. Pittsburgh is 3-4-1 with seven points and fourth in the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins were defeated in a shootout by the Calgary Flames 4-3 Tuesday night. Pittsburgh has lost to Carolina, Winnipeg, and Calgary in its current three-game losing streak. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our NHL picks.

Lars Eller is the leading goal scorer for Pittsburgh with four, while Evgeni Malkin is the leader in assists with nine and points with 11. In goal, Joel Blomqvist is 2-2-0 with a goals-against average of 3.16 and a save percentage of .908. Pittsburgh has a goals-for average of 3.38 and a goals-against of 4.25. Pittsburgh's power play is 12th in the NHL and its penalty kill unit is 9th.

The Edmonton Oilers look to snap a two-game losing skid with a victory at home on Friday when hosting Pittsburgh. Edmonton is 2-4-1 with five points and 7th in the Pacific Division. Edmonton was defeated by the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday for a second consecutive loss. Connor McDavid scored each of Edmonton's two goals in the loss.

Connor McDavid is leading Edmonton in goals with three, assists with five, and points with eight. In goal, Stuart Skinner is 1-3-1 with a 3.74 goals-against average and a .866 save percentage. Backup Calvin Pickard is 1-1-0 with a 3.28 GAA and a .852 SV%. Edmonton has a goals-for average of 2.00 and a goals-against average up 3.86. Edmonton's power play is 27th and its penalty kill unit is 32nd.

Pittsburgh and Edmonton are off to poor starts but the advantage here goes to Edmonton playing on its home ice. Pittsburgh has lost six of its last nine overall and the Penguins have dropped eight in the last 10 versus an opponent from the Western Conference. Edmonton has won each of its last six versus Pittsburgh and although the Oilers are off to a slow start, look for Connor McDavid & Company to pick up a much-needed win on Friday. Final Score Prediction, Edmonton Oilers win 6-2.