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NHL play on Friday includes a meeting in Edmonton, Alberta between the Edmonton Oilers (2-4-1) and Pittsburgh Penguins (3-4-1) at Rogers Place, starting at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Oilers rank 14th in the Western Conference with 5 points and the Penguins are 12th in the Eastern Conference with 7 points.
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Oilers vs. Penguins: Oct. 25 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Venue: Rogers Place
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Oilers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.86 | 27th |
| Shots | 32.7 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 10.53% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 54.55% | 32nd |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.38 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 4.25 | 31st |
| Shots | 32.5 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 33.4 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 24% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.61% | 10th |
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Oilers vs. Penguins Top Players
Oilers
- One of Edmonton's top offensive players this season is Connor McDavid, who has put up eight points in seven games.
- Leon Draisaitl has three goals and three assists for Edmonton to compile six total points (0.9 per game).
- Through seven games, Jeff Skinner has proven himself as a contributor for Edmonton. He has four points (two goals and two assists).
- In the five games Stuart Skinner has played this season, his save percentage is .866, 53rd in the league.
Penguins
- Evgeni Malkin has recorded two goals and nine assists in eight games for Pittsburgh, good for 11 points.
- Sidney Crosby has racked up seven total points (0.9 per game) this season. He has one goal and six assists.
- Lars Eller has six points so far, including four goals and two assists.
- Joel Blomqvist has a 2-2-0 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (22nd in the league). He has 119 saves, and has given up 12 goals (3.2 goals against average).
Oilers vs. Penguins Injury Report
Oilers
Roby Jarventie: Out (Undisclosed),
Evander Kane: Out (Abdomen)
Penguins
Blake Lizotte: Out (Concussion),
Matt Nieto: Out (Knee),
Vasiliy Ponomarev: Out (Upper Body)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2024 | Predators | W 4-2 | Away |
| 10/19/2024 | Stars | L 4-1 | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Hurricanes | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/25/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 10/27/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 10/28/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/31/2024 | Predators | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2024 | Hurricanes | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/20/2024 | Jets | L 6-3 | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Flames | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/25/2024 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 10/26/2024 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 10/29/2024 | Wild | - | Home |
| 10/31/2024 | Ducks | - | Home |