April 4, 2026Updated 5:26 pm EDT

NHL play on Saturday features the Edmonton Oilers (39-28-9) hosting the Vegas Golden Knights (34-26-16) at Rogers Place, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Oilers rank fourth in the Western Conference with 87 points and the Golden Knights are seventh in the Western Conference with 84 points.

How to watch Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton OilersVegas vs. Edmonton odds

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Injury reportsOilers

Mattias Janmark: Out For Season (Undisclosed),

Colton Dach: Out (Undisclosed),

Leon Draisaitl: Out (Lower Body),

Zach Hyman: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)

Golden Knights

William Karlsson: Out (Lower Body)

Stats to know
Connor McDavid has totaled 126 points in 76 games (43 goals and 83 assists).
Tristan Jarry has conceded 92 goals (3.3 goals-against average) and racked up 704 saves with an .884 save percentage (58th in the league).
Jack Eichel has 79 points this season (1.1 per game), with 25 goals and 54 assists in 68 games (playing 19:22 per game).
Akira Schmid has an .893 save percentage (43rd in the league), with 706 total saves, conceding 85 goals (2.6 goals-against average).

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