The Colorado Avalanche (27-17-1) are set to face off against the surging Edmonton Oilers (27-13-3) in a highly anticipated Western Conference clash at Ball Arena on Thursday night.
Both teams enter the matchup showcasing impressive goaltending, with Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood posting a remarkable 1.68 GAA since joining the team, while Oilers' Stuart Skinner has recorded two shutouts in his last three starts.
The contest features a fascinating contrast between Colorado's fourth-ranked power-play opportunities and Edmonton's struggling penalty kill unit, which currently sits 24th in the league at 77.1%.
Recent form suggests a tightly contested battle, with the Oilers seeking their third consecutive victory while the Avalanche aim to build on their recent 3-2 overtime triumph against the Rangers.
The previous meeting between these teams saw Edmonton claim a 4-1 victory at Ball Arena in November, though both squads have undergone significant changes since that encounter.
As these Western Conference powerhouses prepare to renew their rivalry, special attention will focus on the goaltending duel between Blackwood and Skinner, who have both been exceptional in recent weeks.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers: who will win?
For tonight's Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers matchup, our predictive model gives the Oilers a 59.33% chance of defeating the Avs.
Pre-game probabilities
Colorado Avalanche
Moneyline
Win %
40.67%
59.33%
Edmonton Oilers
Colorado Avalanche: 40.67% win probability
- Weaker defensive record (140 goals against vs Oilers' 120)
- Lower points total (55 points vs Oilers' 59)
- Inconsistent performance (17 losses vs Oilers' 13)
Edmonton Oilers: 59.33% win probability
- Superior offensive efficiency (145 goals scored in 44 games)
- Better overall record (28-13 vs Avs' 27-17)
- Stronger recent form (WWWLW compared to Avs' WLWLW)
At Sporting Post, our unique prediction model combines insights from top NHL experts.
Instead of sifting through hundreds of expert analyses across the web, you can rely on our predictions to understand the market's overall sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing predictions, data, and opinions, and our AI assigns a confidence level to each prediction. We then average these levels to produce an 'expert opinion' win probability—reflecting the collective intelligence of the industry's leading NHL experts.
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Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers form
Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers head to head
Colorado Avalanche
50%
Edmonton Oilers
50%
Dec 1, 2024
Colorado Avalanche
1 : 4
Edmonton Oilers
Apr 19, 2024
Colorado Avalanche
5 : 1
Edmonton Oilers
Apr 6, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
6 : 2
Colorado Avalanche
Mar 17, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
2 : 3
Colorado Avalanche
Apr 12, 2023
Colorado Avalanche
1 : 2
Edmonton Oilers
Feb 19, 2023
Colorado Avalanche
6 : 5
Edmonton Oilers
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