Two of the last teams to play in the 2024 calendar year will be the Utah Hockey Club and the Edmonton Oilers when they tussle on New Year’s Eve.
As 2024 comes to a close, the Edmonton Oilers find themselves fighting to keep pace with their rivals ahead of them in the Pacific Division. They trail the L.A. Kings by two points and the Vegas Golden Knights by eight, but have lost twice in a row, including once to the Kings. The Utah Hockey’s aspirations of winning a division (the Central, in their case) don’t hold as much water as Edmonton’s, and Monday’s 5-2 defeat to the Seattle Kraken didn’t help their case.
Our NHL odds have full faith that the Oilers will close 2024 on a high, pinning them as -227 favourites on the moneyline. Utah lags at +185.
Hockey Club vs. Oilers NHL Betting Odds
Technically speaking this is only the second time ever that the Oilers and the Hockey Club clash. They met earlier in the season, with the Albertan side skating to a 4-3 OT win in Salt Lake. Of course, most people know that, until the end of last season, Utah was the Arizona Coyotes. In 2023-24 the Yotes went 2-1 against the Oilers, including a win on the franchise’s memorable final night in their previous colours.
At 16-14-6 on the season, they’re more competitive than they have been in years. Impressively, they’ve tallied a 11-7-2 road record thus far, making them a more formidable opponent when they travel. Their ATS tally is quite good as well, as their efforts against the puck line have earned a 19-13-0 record. Forward Clayton Keller is their top scorer and, at the time of writing, just cracked the NHL’s top 30 in points with 37 (13 goals, 27 assists).
On the other end of the spectrum, Edmonton is a dubious proposition when considering the spread. Call it the negative side effects of weighty expectations, but the Oilers are only 12-21-0 ATS on the season. The club has also lost two games in a row, thus putting a slight dent in their chase after the Kings and especially the Golden Knights.
Both teams have done a good job at limiting the opposition from netting against them, with Utah in 13th league-wide in goals against (2.94) and Edmonton 12th (2.89).
Utah Hockey Club
For all the success the Utah Hockey Club has had this season when playing away from home, they hit a roadblock on Monday night in Seattle, losing decisively 5-2.
One of the few things that went their way was the 100 per cent efficiency on the power play, although that was the result of cashing in on their lone opportunity. Logan Cooley did the honours in the first period by whipping a one-timer from the right face-off circle off a pass from Clayton Keller.
Alexander Kerfoot gave the visitors some hope in the middle frame when his sixth of the campaign levelled the terms after the club trailed 2-1. That said, the third period was by far their worst and saw the side cough up a series of breakaway chances to Seattle. The Kraken eventually broke the deadlock and made Utah pay for its defensive laxity.
Karel Vejmelka shielded his net from 28 of the 32 shots he faced.
Edmonton Oilers
The California swing didn’t go according to plan at all for the Oilers. Moreover, they lost to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday in a similar fashion to what transpired the day before versus the Kings.
If there is anything Kris Knoblauch’s side needs to work on these days, it’s its ability to preserve and build on leads. On Sunday, first period goals from Leon Draisaitl (on the power play, no less) and Evan Bouchard gave the visitors a 2-0 cushion. They looked good and played with confidence. Draisaitl even earned a brace in the second period to make it 3-1 at the time.
From that point onwards, Edmonton’s defence left Calvin Pickard hanging. The Ducks scored four unanswered en route to an impressive 5-3 victory. Home cooking might serve the club well, as they’ve emergd victorious in the last three home games.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Hockey Club vs. Oilers?
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HOCKEY CLUB
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OILERS
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Score
Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 30 Dec 9:03pm | - | - | U +6.5 -120 |
Closing 1 Jan 4:13am | - | - | U +5.5 -160 |
- Regular Season
Hockey Club Team Leaders
Points |
60 |
+ / - |
8 |
Shots |
147 |
Penalty Mins |
65 |
Wins |
13 |
GAA |
2.23 |
Points |
83 |
+ / - |
27 |
Shots |
187 |
Penalty Mins |
40 |
Wins |
20 |
GAA |
2.52 |
- Regular Season
Oilers Team Leaders
Points |
60 |
+ / - |
8 |
Shots |
147 |
Penalty Mins |
65 |
Wins |
13 |
GAA |
2.23 |
Points |
83 |
+ / - |
27 |
Shots |
187 |
Penalty Mins |
40 |
Wins |
20 |
GAA |
2.52 |
Injuries
Connor Ingram (G)
Logan Cooley (C)
Dylan Guenther (RW)
Matias Maccelli (LW)
Clayton Keller (RW)
Robert Bortuzzo (D)
Maveric Lamoureux (D)
Robert Bortuzzo (D)
Connor Ingram (G)
Michael Kesselring (D)
John Klingberg (D)
Kasperi Kapanen (RW)
Stuart Skinner (G)
John Klingberg (D)
Evander Kane (LW)
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (C)
Alec Regula (D)
Evan Bouchard (D)
Troy Stecher (D)
Derek Ryan (C)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Connor Ingram (G) | Ques Feb 22 | Upper Body - 09 / 02 / 25 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
Ingram exited the contest with an upper body injury, and it is up in the air if he will get back on ice against the Kings on February 22nd. |
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Logan Cooley (C) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 31 / 01 / 25 | 0-5 | 0-5 | + - |
Cooley has been placed on the injured reserve list with a lower body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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Dylan Guenther (RW) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 10 / 01 / 25 | 3-12 | 4-10-1 | + - |
Guenther has landed on the injured reserve list dealing with a lower body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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Matias Maccelli (LW) | Ques Sat | Illness - 02 / 01 / 25 | 5-13 | 5-12-1 | + - |
Maccelli is ailing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will play against Stars on Saturday. |
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Clayton Keller (RW) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 01 / 01 / 25 | 5-14 | 6-12-1 | + - |
Keller missed the previous game due to illness, and it remains to be seen if he will recover in time to play against the Flames on Thursday. |
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Robert Bortuzzo (D) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 11 / 12 / 24 | 9-19 | 9-17-2 | + - |
Bortuzzo has landed on the injured reserve list due to a lower body injury, and it is unknown how long he will be debilitated. |
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Maveric Lamoureux (D) | Out indefinitely | Undisclosed - 29 / 11 / 24 | 13-20 | 11-20-2 | + - |
Lamoureux is placed on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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Robert Bortuzzo (D) | Ques Fri | Lower Body - 26 / 11 / 24 | 15-20 | 12-21-2 | + - |
Bortuzzo exited the contest with a lower body injury, and it is undetermined if he will be active against the Oilers on Friday. |
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Connor Ingram (G) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 20 / 11 / 24 | 16-21 | 13-22-2 | + - |
Ingram has landed on the injured reserve list dealing with an upper-body injury, and there is no timetable for his return. |
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Michael Kesselring (D) | Que Wed | Illness - 29 / 10 / 24 | 21-25 | 15-27-4 | + - |
Kesselring is dealing with an illness, and his status for Wednesday's matchup versus Calgary is in question. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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John Klingberg (D) | Ques Sat | Illness - 31 / 01 / 25 | 1-4 | 2-3 | + - |
Klingberg is dealing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will face the Maple Leafs on Saturday. |
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Kasperi Kapanen (RW) | Ques Sat | Illness - 29 / 01 / 25 | 1-4 | 2-3 | + - |
Kapanen is ailing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will face the Maple Leafs on Saturday. |
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Stuart Skinner (G) | Ques Thurs | Personal - 27 / 01 / 25 | 1-5 | 2-4 | + - |
Skinner missed the previous contest due to personal reasons, and it is undetermined if he will dress against the Red Wings on Thursday. |
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John Klingberg (D) | Out indefinitely | Hip - 21 / 01 / 25 | 2-7 | 3-6 | + - |
Klingberg has landed on the injured reserve list working his way back from hip surgery, and it is unclear how long he will be idle. |
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Evander Kane (LW) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 10 / 01 / 25 | 4-10 | 7-7 | + - |
Kane underwent a knee surgery, and he will be out of action for four to eight weeks. |
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (C) | Ques Sat | Illness - 22 / 12 / 24 | 8-14 | 9-13 | + - |
Nugent-Hopkins will sit out the match due to illness, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Kings on Saturday. |
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Alec Regula (D) | Mid Feb | Knee - 15 / 12 / 24 | 9-16 | 11-14 | + - |
Regula is placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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Evan Bouchard (D) | Ques Sat | Lower Body - 12 / 12 / 24 | 10-17 | 12-15 | + - |
Bouchard had to exit the previous game due to a lower body injury, and it is up in the air if he will suit up against the Golden Knights on Saturday. |
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Troy Stecher (D) | Ques Thurs | Ear - 04 / 12 / 24 | 13-18 | 13-18 | + - |
Stecher exited the game with an ear injury, and it is unknown if he will get back on ice for Thursday's game against the Blue Jackets. |
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Derek Ryan (C) | Ques Fri | Illness - 26 / 11 / 24 | 14-19 | 15-18 | + - |
Ryan is ailing from an illness, and it is up in the air if he will get back on ice against the Hockey Club on Friday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 30 Dec 9:03pm - - U +6.5 -120 Closing 1 Jan 4:13am - - U +5.5 -160 -
- Regular Season
Hockey Club Team Leaders
Points 60
+ / - 8
Shots 147
Penalty Mins 65
Wins 13
GAA 2.23
Points 83
+ / - 27
Shots 187
Penalty Mins 40
Wins 20
GAA 2.52
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- Regular Season
Oilers Team Leaders
Points 60
+ / - 8
Shots 147
Penalty Mins 65
Wins 13
GAA 2.23
Points 83
+ / - 27
Shots 187
Penalty Mins 40
Wins 20
GAA 2.52
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Injuries
Connor Ingram (G)
Ques Feb 22 Upper Body - 09 / 02 / 25Logan Cooley (C)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 31 / 01 / 25Dylan Guenther (RW)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 10 / 01 / 25Matias Maccelli (LW)
Ques Sat Illness - 02 / 01 / 25Clayton Keller (RW)
Ques Thurs Illness - 01 / 01 / 25Robert Bortuzzo (D)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 11 / 12 / 24Maveric Lamoureux (D)
Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 29 / 11 / 24Robert Bortuzzo (D)
Ques Fri Lower Body - 26 / 11 / 24Connor Ingram (G)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 20 / 11 / 24Michael Kesselring (D)
Que Wed Illness - 29 / 10 / 24John Klingberg (D)
Ques Sat Illness - 31 / 01 / 25Kasperi Kapanen (RW)
Ques Sat Illness - 29 / 01 / 25Stuart Skinner (G)
Ques Thurs Personal - 27 / 01 / 25John Klingberg (D)
Out indefinitely Hip - 21 / 01 / 25Evander Kane (LW)
Out indefinitely Knee - 10 / 01 / 25Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (C)
Ques Sat Illness - 22 / 12 / 24Alec Regula (D)
Mid Feb Knee - 15 / 12 / 24Evan Bouchard (D)
Ques Sat Lower Body - 12 / 12 / 24Troy Stecher (D)
Ques Thurs Ear - 04 / 12 / 24Derek Ryan (C)
Ques Fri Illness - 26 / 11 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Connor Ingram (G) Ques Feb 22 Upper Body - 09 / 02 / 25 0-0 0-0 + - Ingram exited the contest with an upper body injury, and it is up in the air if he will get back on ice against the Kings on February 22nd.
Logan Cooley (C) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 31 / 01 / 25 0-5 0-5 + - Cooley has been placed on the injured reserve list with a lower body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Dylan Guenther (RW) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 10 / 01 / 25 3-12 4-10-1 + - Guenther has landed on the injured reserve list dealing with a lower body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Matias Maccelli (LW) Ques Sat Illness - 02 / 01 / 25 5-13 5-12-1 + - Maccelli is ailing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will play against Stars on Saturday.
Clayton Keller (RW) Ques Thurs Illness - 01 / 01 / 25 5-14 6-12-1 + - Keller missed the previous game due to illness, and it remains to be seen if he will recover in time to play against the Flames on Thursday.
Robert Bortuzzo (D) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 11 / 12 / 24 9-19 9-17-2 + - Bortuzzo has landed on the injured reserve list due to a lower body injury, and it is unknown how long he will be debilitated.
Maveric Lamoureux (D) Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 29 / 11 / 24 13-20 11-20-2 + - Lamoureux is placed on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Robert Bortuzzo (D) Ques Fri Lower Body - 26 / 11 / 24 15-20 12-21-2 + - Bortuzzo exited the contest with a lower body injury, and it is undetermined if he will be active against the Oilers on Friday.
Connor Ingram (G) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 20 / 11 / 24 16-21 13-22-2 + - Ingram has landed on the injured reserve list dealing with an upper-body injury, and there is no timetable for his return.
Michael Kesselring (D) Que Wed Illness - 29 / 10 / 24 21-25 15-27-4 + - Kesselring is dealing with an illness, and his status for Wednesday's matchup versus Calgary is in question.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes John Klingberg (D) Ques Sat Illness - 31 / 01 / 25 1-4 2-3 + - Klingberg is dealing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will face the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
Kasperi Kapanen (RW) Ques Sat Illness - 29 / 01 / 25 1-4 2-3 + - Kapanen is ailing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will face the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
Stuart Skinner (G) Ques Thurs Personal - 27 / 01 / 25 1-5 2-4 + - Skinner missed the previous contest due to personal reasons, and it is undetermined if he will dress against the Red Wings on Thursday.
John Klingberg (D) Out indefinitely Hip - 21 / 01 / 25 2-7 3-6 + - Klingberg has landed on the injured reserve list working his way back from hip surgery, and it is unclear how long he will be idle.
Evander Kane (LW) Out indefinitely Knee - 10 / 01 / 25 4-10 7-7 + - Kane underwent a knee surgery, and he will be out of action for four to eight weeks.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (C) Ques Sat Illness - 22 / 12 / 24 8-14 9-13 + - Nugent-Hopkins will sit out the match due to illness, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Kings on Saturday.
Alec Regula (D) Mid Feb Knee - 15 / 12 / 24 9-16 11-14 + - Regula is placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Evan Bouchard (D) Ques Sat Lower Body - 12 / 12 / 24 10-17 12-15 + - Bouchard had to exit the previous game due to a lower body injury, and it is up in the air if he will suit up against the Golden Knights on Saturday.
Troy Stecher (D) Ques Thurs Ear - 04 / 12 / 24 13-18 13-18 + - Stecher exited the game with an ear injury, and it is unknown if he will get back on ice for Thursday's game against the Blue Jackets.
Derek Ryan (C) Ques Fri Illness - 26 / 11 / 24 14-19 15-18 + - Ryan is ailing from an illness, and it is up in the air if he will get back on ice against the Hockey Club on Friday.