The Vegas Golden Knights aim to extend their 2-game winning streak as they face the Edmonton Oilers. On Monday, Vegas made a coaching change — hiring John Tortorella in hopes of bringing stability to the team. Although it’s still early, the Golden Knights have won their last 2 while outscoring their opponents 10-5. However, those opponents were Calgary and Vancouver — 2 of the league’s weakest teams. By contrast, the Oilers are a much stronger club — particularly in terms of scoring. They have won 5 consecutive contests and currently lead the Pacific Division. This impressive run is noteworthy, especially since they have been competing without Leon Draisaitl — who is still recovering from an injury.
While the Golden Knights’ offense seems to have come alive, their goaltending remains a significant concern. If the Oilers can start strong, draw penalties and utilize their powerplay effectively, good things are likely to happen. They currently lead the season series 3-0 and are looking to complete the sweep against Vegas.
Golden Knights vs Oilers prediction: Edmonton ML (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number or better.