The Edmonton Oilers (2-7-1) and Vancouver Canucks (8-2-1) meet' Monday with opening puck drop at Rogers Arena slated for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Canucks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Canucks lead 2-0
Edmonton last played Saturday, dropping a 5-2 game against the Nashville Predators. That game was in Edmonton, where the Oilers are now 1-4-1 in 6 games. Defense has been a problem at home and abroad: Edmonton has coughed up 4.10 goals per game (30th NHL).
Vancouver dealt the Dallas Stars a 2-0 defeat Saturday. That contest was on home ice, and the Canucks head into this one with a home mark of 4-0-1. That record includes an 8-1 opening-night triumph over these Oilers.