Edmonton Oilers - Detroit Red Wings

The Facts

• A clear contrast in standings as an upper-tier team meets a relegation-threatened side (ranked 2nd in the Promotion - NHL Playoffs and 13th).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Edmonton won 3.
• The recent form of both competitors has been marked by mixed results.
• Recently, Edmonton has enjoyed a run of consecutive matches in front of its home crowd.
• Edmonton is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
• Confirmed absences for Edmonton: Andersen F. (Knee Injury) Dickinson J. (Injury) Ekholm M. (Upper-Body Injury) Janmark M. (Injury) Levi D. (Injury) Regula A. (Injury) Savoie M. (Lower-Body Injury).
• Confirmed absences for Detroit: Appleton M. (Injury) Kasper M. (Upper-Body Injury).
• Doubtful / questionable for Detroit: Tarasov D. (Injury).
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Edmonton has recorded 12 wins, 0 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal aggregate of 67:57 (averaging 3.4:2.9 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Edmonton against this opponent, the record stands at 6 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with 36:30 goals (averaging 3.6:3 per game).