Scoreboard	1	2	3	Odds
Vegas Golden Knights 51-22-5-4	1	3	1	+6.5
Edmonton Oilers 50-23-5-4	2	0	0	+162

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 6 Prediction, NHL Odds

A valiant effort Friday night fell short for Jay Woodcroft’s Oilers unit, who lost 4-3. As a result, they now face elimination against Las Vegas.

The NHL odds believe the Oilers will push the series to a seventh and deciding contest, potentially scheduled for Tuesday in the desert. Edmonton sits at -183 on the moneyline, +130 on the puckline. The total is set at 6.5.

Golden Knights vs. Oilers NHL Playoffs Betting Odds

Game 5 in Nevada was the first time since the opening tilt that a game was decided by two goals or less. Although both sides are rather evenly matched, three final scores were by three or more goals.

This Oilers group knows a thing or two about facing elimination in Game 6. They were on the precipice in round one last year against L.A. but climbed their way out and moved on. The winning side has alternated through five bouts so far, meaning if that trend continues, Edmonton will prevail in Game 6.

Of note, when the games have been close the over cashed in. Conversely, when the games were blowouts, the under connected since the losing side scored only once in each instance.

Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights have a brilliant opportunity to reach the final four for the second time in three seasons. The last time was the summer 2021 semi-final, when they surprisingly fell to that year’s Cinderella team, the Montreal Canadiens.

Friday night was all about demonstrating the sort of determination required to overcome an opposition that made good on its strengths. The Edmonton powerplay has been incredible this postseason, and Vegas foolishly provided them four opportunities. To that effect, the Golden Knights trailed 2-1 after the opening period, the home team’s goal coming courtesy of Jack Eichel (sixth). But the middle frame saw the tables turn, with the Golden Knights showing how efficient they can be on the man advantage, scoring twice under those circumstances. Mark Stone (fifth) and Reilly Smith (first) each netted barely 30 seconds apart. The Knights compounded Oiler misery 60 seconds after that off of a Nicolas Hague (first) long-distance knuckler.

It was a funny case of a 90-second stretch basically deciding a contest. Vegas didn’t score again, and although Edmonton once again made good on a power play in the third period, the Knights held on for a 4-3 win and a 3-2 series lead.

Edmonton Oilers

There is no doubt regarding two interrelated points circling Edmonton’s current predicament. One, all reports indicate that Jay Woodcroft has confidence in Stuart Skinner in net. Two, the goalie in question needs a big game.

The Skinner we’ve seen in the second round hasn’t looked like the one that was so solid down the stretch and at times versus the Kings in the preceding series. He’s been chased twice and could have easily been hooked in Game 1. But blame for Edmonton’s delicate position does not rest squarely on their goalkeeper’s shoulders. Three power play goals in Game 5 (Connor McDavid’s sixth and seventh goals, Zach Hyman’s third) is a nice stat, but they couldn’t muster anything at when playing five-against-five. Three of their five goals in Game 2 came that way. Then they only scored once in Game 3. One of their four goals in Game 4 was a power play marker, as were 100 per cent of their Game 5 scores. Edmonton must generate offence when at even strength. Lastly, Edmonton players were sent to the box seven times in Game 5. No wonder it’s tough finding a rhythm at even strength: the Oilers hardly ever were in that position.