NHL play on Thursday includes the Edmonton Oilers (35-22-4) hosting the Montreal Canadiens (30-26-5) at Rogers Place, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are fifth in the Western Conference and the Canadiens rank 11th in the Eastern Conference.
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Oilers vs. Canadiens: March 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Venue: Rogers Place
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Oilers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.23 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.93 | 14th |
| Shots | 32 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 26.49% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.34% | 25th |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.98 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 26th |
| Shots | 26 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 21.98% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.32% | 5th |
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Oilers vs. Canadiens Top Players
Oilers
- Leon Draisaitl is one of Edmonton's leading contributors this season with 92 points. He has averaged 0.7 goals per game, shooting 22.2%.
- Having scored 23 goals and adding 54 assists, Connor McDavid is a top contributor for Edmonton through 55 games.
- Edmonton's scoring effort is aided by Evan Bouchard's 77 points. He's contributed 37 assists.
- Across 41 games played, Stuart Skinner has a goaltending record of 20-15-4. During those games, he's allowed 113 goals while recording 986 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's 65 points make him a vital offensive option for Montreal. He has 19 goals and 46 assists in 61 games.
- Cole Caufield is a key piece of the offense for Montreal with 55 total points this season. He has scored 30 goals and added 25 assists in 61 games.
- Lane Hutson's four goals and 42 assists add up to 46 points this season.
- Samuel Montembeault is 22-21-3 in 46 games this season, conceding 124 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 1109 saves and an .899 save percentage (36th in the league).
Oilers vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Oilers
Alec Regula: Out (Knee),
Evander Kane: Out (Knee),
Mattias Ekholm: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
John Klingberg: Unknown (Undisclosed),
Trent Frederic: Out (Lower Body)
Canadiens
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Quadricep),
Kirby Dach: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Michael Pezzetta: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Panthers | L 4-3 | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Hurricanes | W 3-1 | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Ducks | L 6-2 | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 3/8/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 3/10/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 3/13/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Sharks | W 4-3 | Home |
| 3/1/2025 | Sabres | W 4-2 | Away |
| 3/3/2025 | Sabres | W 4-3 | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 3/8/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 3/11/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 3/12/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |