The Nashville Predators (26-21-1) aim to find success in their third meeting this season when they take on the Edmonton Oilers (28-15-1) on Saturday, January 27 at 4:00 PM ET at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The Oilers are favored to win and have a puck line currently at -1.5 (+115).  

The Predators were able to snap their recent two-game losing streak with a recent win under their belt. This was a 3-2 showing over the Minnesota Wild, where the Predators lined up all three of their goals in the third period.

Filip Forsberg continues to be the face of their offense, as he leads with 50 points and 23 goals. Roman Josi also aids in the production quite a bit, as he leads with 32 assists.

The Predators biggest issues all season have primarily been on the offensive end as they currently score 3.02 goals and take 30.7 shots a game. Their power play performances are a bit lacking since they have scored 33 goals and have allowed 36. Their power play percentage now stands at 19.8.

They are giving up 3.08 goals and 30.2 shots per game to opposing teams. This is a slightly negative margin when compared to their offense. They also have a penalty kill percentage at 76.8.

The Oilers have been on an incredible run and won their last 15 games dating back days before Christmas. Their most recent win was a 3-0 performance over the Chicago Blackhawks, where Connor McDavid landed two of those three goals.

McDavid continues to impress with 63 points and 44 assists. While he has 19 goals so far, Zach Hyman leads the team with 29 and makes another big threat to the Predators’ defense.

The Oilers are putting up 3.50 goals and 34.2 shots a game. Their power play performances have been ideal, as they have scored 36 times and have allowed 26. Their power play percentage now stands at 26.3.

They are allowing opposing teams to score 2.80 goals and take 28.0 shots a game. Compared to their offense, this is a great margin of safety. They also showcase a penalty kill percentage at 82.7, which is slightly higher than the Predators.

MyBookie has the odds ready for this showdown, which currently shows the Edmonton Oilers as 1.5-puck line favorites. These two have met twice this season, as they are both 1-1 with the Predators winning the last game with a 5-2 showing back in November of last year. While the Predators may won their last meeting against the Oilers, they are not on the same page on either side of the puck.