**Connor McDavid and the Oilers Take on Colorado Avalanche in First of Three Season Meetings**
The Edmonton Oilers are set to face Western Conference rivals, the Colorado Avalanche, in the first of three scheduled matchups this season. Edmonton remains undefeated in regulation at home this year, maintaining their strong record at Rogers Place.
**Game Details:**
– **Puck Drop:** 10:00 PM ET
– **Broadcast:** Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada
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### Oilers vs. Avalanche: Head-to-Head and Key Stats
– In the last 10 regular season matchups, Edmonton and Colorado are tied with a 5-5-0 record.
– Edmonton boasts a 4-0-2 home record so far this season.
– Colorado’s Scott Wedgewood leads all NHL goaltenders with 8 wins.
– Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) and Leon Draisaitl (Oilers) are tied for 3rd overall with 10 goals each.
– Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar from Colorado share 2nd overall for plus/minus at +11.
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### Team Performances and Lineup Updates
Edmonton has lost three of their last five games, currently holding 4th place in the Pacific Division with a 6-5-4 record. Meanwhile, the Avalanche have dropped two of their last five games—both in overtime—and lead the Central Division with an 8-1-5 record.
Connor McDavid shared his thoughts ahead of the game:
*”It’s a great challenge for us. They’re obviously a team that’s playing really well. It’s something that’s got our attention, and we’re excited to go.”*
The Oilers are still without Zach Hyman, who has yet to play this season. Center Mattias Janmark has also not appeared this year but may make his debut against Colorado. Forward Logan O’Connor is expected to make his season debut as well.
On the Avalanche side, defenseman Samuel Girard is not traveling with the team for their upcoming two-game road trip, and center Gavin Brindley is listed as day-to-day.
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### Betting Odds and Prediction
– **Moneyline:**
– Oilers: -105 (underdogs)
– Avalanche: -114 (favorites)
– **Puck Line:**
– Oilers: +1.5 (must win outright or lose by 1 goal to cover)
– Avalanche: -1.5 (must win by 2 goals to cover)
– **Over/Under:** 6.5 total goals
**Prediction:** Avalanche edge out Oilers 3-2.
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### Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche: Betting Tips
– **Over/Under:** Take the *under* on 6.5 goals (-124)
– **Moneyline:** Take the *Avalanche* to win (-114)
– **Spread:** Take the *Oilers* to cover the +1.5 spread (-260)
– **Player Props:**
– Martin Nečas to have 4+ shots on goal (+300)
– Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to score at any time in the 3rd period (+750)
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This matchup promises to be an exciting challenge for both teams as they vie for supremacy in the Western Conference. Stay tuned for puck drop at 10:00 PM ET!
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