The Edmonton Oilers (14-15-1) and New York Rangers (22-7-1) will compete in the ESPN+ Hockey Night event on Friday, December 22 at 7:30 PM ET at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York for a great betting prospect. The Rangers have a chance to win with a moneyline at -145.

 

The Oilers just recently snapped their three-game win streak as they are approaching this event. Their previous win was a 6-3 performance over the New Jersey Devils, which was much needed after allowing teams to score three goals or more in the last three games.

 

Connor McDavid has accumulated 31 assists and 43 points to help push along their offense. Zach Hyman leads with 18 goals and is determined to help them get back on track. However, their defense must also step up.

 

They are averaging 3.43 goals a game and take 34.4 shots. Their power play performances have been good with 27 goals scored and 23 allowed from opponents. This has resulted in a power play percentage at 26.7.

 

The Oilers have allowed just as many goals on defense as they typically score on offense, at 3.43, and allow opposing teams to fire off 28.2 shot attempts each game. They have a solid penalty kill percentage at 78.3, which could play a role in those situations.

 

The Rangers have gone 4-1 in their last five matchups and are currently on a three-game win streak. Their most recent victory was a 5-2 outing over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

 

Artemi Panarin is the driving force for their offense, as he leads in all categories. He currently boasts 43 points, 17 goals, and 26 assists, but will need a superb game to help push them over the top here.

 

They are getting 3.33 goals for every 30.7 shots they take. Their power play percentage stands at 31.3, as they have scored 30 power play goals and have allowed 14.

 

The Rangers are allowing 2.70 goals and 29.8 shot attempts from their opponents. They also have a more appealing penalty kill percentage at 85.3.

 

MyBookie showcases the odds for this NHL betting opportunity, with the New York Rangers as slight favorites to win. With the Oilers recent struggles, it makes sense to go with the Rangers here.

The Rangers are back home where they are 10-3, whereas the Oilers are 5-9 on the road. The Oilers also have issues defending, while the Rangers are able to have a steady margin of victory on average. Overall, the Rangers should be able to continue their win streak here.