The Edmonton Oilers (17-13-6) take on the Vegas Golden Knights (16-7-10) at Rogers Place on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a loss. The Oilers were defeated by the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in their last game, while the Golden Knights are coming off a 6-3 loss to the Calgary Flames.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which squad we predict will win Sunday's game.
In the past 10 games for the Golden Knights, their offense has put up 28 goals while their defense has allowed 25 (they have a 6-2-2 record in those games). In 23 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored seven goals (30.4% success rate).
Oilers vs. Golden Knights Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final result of Oilers 4, Golden Knights 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-137)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Golden Knights (+1.5)
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Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers are 17-13-6 overall and 5-6-11 in overtime matchups.
- Edmonton is 6-4-4 (16 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Oilers registered only one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
- Edmonton has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (2-5-0 record, four points).
- The Oilers are 15-4-5 in the 24 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 35 points).
- In the 14 games when Edmonton has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up 11 points after finishing 4-7-3.
- In the 23 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 10-9-4 (24 points).
- The Oilers have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 5-4-2 to register 12 points.
Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights have a 16-7-10 record this season and are 4-10-14 in contests that have needed overtime.
- In the 15 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 22 points.
- This season the Golden Knights scored only one goal in six games and have gone 1-2-3 (five points).
- Vegas has one point (0-2-1) in three games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Golden Knights have scored at least three goals 23 times, earning 36 points from those matchups (15-2-6).
- This season, Vegas has recorded a lone power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 6-2-5 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Vegas is 13-5-7 (33 points).
- The Golden Knights' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Golden Knights finished 3-2-3 in those contests (nine points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Oilers Rank | Oilers AVG | Golden Knights AVG | Golden Knights Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.36 | Goals Scored | 3 | 18th |
| 29th | 3.39 | Goals Allowed | 2.85 | 11th |
| 12th | 28.6 | Shots | 29.8 | 5th |
| 7th | 26.8 | Shots Allowed | 25.2 | 3rd |
| 1st | 32.29% | Power Play % | 25.24% | 7th |
| 21st | 79.41% | Penalty Kill % | 84.15% | 3rd |
Oilers vs. Golden Knights Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
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