The Edmonton Oilers (34-26-9) and Florida Panthers (33-31-3) meet at Rogers Place on Thursday, March 19 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Oilers knocked off the San Jose Sharks 5-3 in their most recent outing, while the Panthers are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Thursday’s hockey action.<\/p>\n The Panthers have gone 4-6-0 over their last 10 contests, putting up 27 goals while allowing 30 in that period. On 30 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored seven goals (23.3%).<\/p>\n Oilers vs. Panthers Predictions for Thursday<\/p>\n Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final score of Oilers 4, Panthers 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-149) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Oilers Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Oilers have a 34-26-9 record overall, with an 8-9-17 record in contests that have required overtime. The Panthers have a 33-31-3 record this season and are 7-3-10 in games that have required overtime. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Oilers vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
\nSpread Pick: Panthers (+1.5)<\/p>\n
\nEdmonton is 12-10-6 (30 points) in its 28 games decided by one goal.
\nIn the five games this season the Oilers registered just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
\nEdmonton has scored a pair of goals in 14 games this season (2-11-1 record, five points).
\nThe Oilers are 32-9-7 in the 48 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 71 points).
\nIn the 29 games when Edmonton has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 30 points after finishing 13-12-4.
\nIn the 45 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 22-17-6 (50 points).
\nThe Oilers’ opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Oilers finished 10-9-3 in those contests (23 points).
\nPanthers Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nFlorida has earned 30 points (14-5-2) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
\nIn 15 games this season when the Panthers finished a game with just one goal, they earned a total of five points (2-12-1).
\nFlorida has eight points (3-10-2) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
\nThe Panthers have scored at least three goals 36 times, earning 56 points from those matchups (28-8-0).
\nThis season, Florida has recorded a lone power-play goal in 26 games and registered 27 points with a record of 13-12-1.
\nWhen it outshoots its opponent this season, Florida has posted a record of 19-19-3 (41 points).
\nThe Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 13-10-0 to register 26 points.<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta<\/p>\n