The Edmonton Oilers made headlines Friday morning after trading Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Tristan Jarry and Sam Poulin. Edmonton also acquired defenseman Spencer Stastney from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick.
Oilers general manager Stan Bowman provided insight into the two-time Stanley Cup finalists’ decision to trade their number one goaltender in exchange for an older goaltender in Tristan Jarry.
“I just felt like it was time to do something different. It’s not really a comment on Stuart Skinner. Maybe it’s just time to do something different here,” Bowman said.
Oilers-Maple Leafs head-to-head and key stats:
- Edmonton is 2-5-1 against the Maple Leafs in regular season games since the 2020-21 season
- Edmonton is 26th in goals against/game with an average of 3.39, Toronto is 19th with 3.17.
- Edmonton is 2nd in the NHL in power play percentage with 32.1, the Maple Leafs are 31st with 14.5
- Edmonton is 17th in shorthanded percentage with 80.2, Toronto is 11th with 82.1
Oilers vs. Maple Leafs Game Preview
Tristan Jarry occupies the primary goaltending spot in Edmonton’s net and has already joined the team in Toronto ahead of Saturday’s clash against Toronto. New acquisition Spencer Stastny also joined his new team on the road trip. Edmonton also recalled defenseman Riley Stillman from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.
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Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll is not expected to play against Edmonton, despite his health improving since his last injury. Oliver Ekman-Larsson, who was helped off the ice during Thursday’s game against the Sharks, appears to have escaped a major injury. Head coach Craig Berube provided an update on his status,
“Not bad. I think tomorrow we’ll find out. Hopefully he can’t get on the ice and see what it feels like. That’s what we’re hoping for,” Berube said.
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Oilers vs. Maple Leafs Projected Lineup (Subject to Change)
Advantages:
Nugent-Hopkins-McDavid-Hyman
Podkolzin – Draisaitl – Savoie
Frédéric – Henrique – Janmark
Mangiapane – Lazar – Tomasek
Defenders:
Ekholm – Bouchard
Nurse – Régula
Stillman-Emberson
Goalkeepers:
Jarry
Pickard
Oilers vs. Maple Leafs Odds and Predictions:
Edmonton is favored, at -118, while the Maple Leafs have -102 chances to win. The puck line is set at +1.5 for the Maple Leafs, or -252, meaning they must win outright or lose by a single goal to cover the gap. Edmonton, at +204, must win by two or more goals to cover a -1.5 spread. The over/under is set at 6.5 goals.
Score prediction: Oilers 4, Maple Leafs 3
Oilers vs. Maple Leafs Betting Tips:
- Over/under: Take under with 6.5 goals (-105)
- Money line: Take Edmonton to win (-118)
- Puck line: take the Maple Leafs to cover the spread by +1.5 (-252)
Edited by Srihari Anand
