Edmonton’s five matches in front its fanbase started at an alarming 0-3, but the club righted the ship with wins in their last two, capping it off with a 3-2 OT effort over the Blues on Wednesday. Seattle has spent the week at home and given its supporters reasons to cheer with wins over the Bruins and Penguins.

The NHL odds favour the visiting Oilers in this one. The latter are priced at -150 on the moneyline.

Oilers vs. Kraken NHL Betting Odds

The only time the Kraken defeated the Oilers on home ice during their youthful existence was in the franchise’s inaugural campaign in December 2021. For that matter, that marked only one of the club’s two successes against the Oilers, the second coming last January. Saturday is the fourth time the sides clash during the 2023-2024, with the Albertan ensemble aiming for a season sweep.

The Oilers are about as healthy as a club can be at this critical juncture of the campaign. That might be what made the mediocre results of their home stand surprising. That said, Edmonton is not afraid to take its talents on the road, what with a solid 16-12 tally during their travels. They only covered the spread in one of those five home games, worsening their overall ATS record to 28-29. Opponents have kept the Oilers offence somewhat in check as well, with the under going 3-1 in their last four.

Saturday’s contest concludes a six-game home stand for the Kraken. Seattle has already taken three games, with big wins over the Canucks and Bruins being the highlights. The only significant injury in their camp is LW Andre Burakovsky, currently listed as day-to-day. Seattle presents a clash of styles against Edmonton. The Kraken don’t score many goals (2.75 per game, 28^th) but they don’t cough up many either (2.80 per match, 9^thbest).

Edmonton Oilers

Wednesday’s match at home to the St. Louis Blues almost got away from the Oilers. One could argue they should have known better seeing as the Blues squashed them 6-3 shortly before.

Whatever the reason, the visitors raced out to a 2-0 first-period lead courtesy of fortunate bounces and heads-up plays. Luckily Zach Hyman’s brilliant scoring touch continued, which helped the hosts climb back into the game. He netted his 39^th late in the opening period, yet another goal in the slot. Hyman was the main man in the second period as well, earning his 40^th to level the terms 2-2, with Connor McDavid acting as helper on both occasions. The third period solved nothing, but McDavid played hero in the extra session with a fine wrist shot from the right side that St. Louis’ netminder got a piece of, just not enough. Oilers win a heart-stopper, 3-2.

G Stuart Skinner deserves a lot of credit for bouncing back the way he has. He’s been excellent since the Oilers turned their season around – 27-13 with a 2.68 GAA and .904 SV.

Seattle Kraken

After earning a surprising season sweep of the Boston Bruins earlier in the week, the Seattle Kraken welcomed Sidney Crosby and the Penguins on Thursday.

It played out in typical Kraken fashion when things go their way. Goals come at a premium with this side, although it’s not for a lack of trying or a lack of decent skaters on the roster. Pittsburgh largely had control of the first period, that is, until they didn’t. Oliver Bjorkstrand (15^th) was awarded a goal at 12:25 after a shot from the line took bounces and deflections and trickled into the net. The only other goal scorer on the night would be Alex Wennberg (ninth) who made it 2-0 in the third period through hard work on the power play. Credit to Philipp Grubauer who played an excellent game, keeping the Penguins’ snipers at bay all night long with a 33-save shutout win.

NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Oilers vs. Kraken?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Oilers Team Leaders

EDM

Points	Connor McDavid 132
+ / -	Mattias Ekholm 44
Shots	Zach Hyman 290
Penalty Mins	Evander Kane 85
Wins	Stuart Skinner 36
GAA	Calvin Pickard 2.45

SEA

Points	Jared McCann 62
+ / -	Tomas Tatar 8
Shots	Jared McCann 216
Penalty Mins	Vince Dunn 78
Wins	Joey Daccord 19
GAA	Joey Daccord 2.46

EDM

Points	Connor McDavid 42
+ / -	Evan Bouchard 14
Shots	Zach Hyman 90
Penalty Mins	Evander Kane 37
Wins	Stuart Skinner 14
GAA	Calvin Pickard 2.21

SEA

Points
+ / -
Shots	Did not qualify
Penalty Mins
Wins
GAA

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Kraken Team Leaders

EDM

Points	Connor McDavid 132
+ / -	Mattias Ekholm 44
Shots	Zach Hyman 290
Penalty Mins	Evander Kane 85
Wins	Stuart Skinner 36
GAA	Calvin Pickard 2.45

SEA

Points	Jared McCann 62
+ / -	Tomas Tatar 8
Shots	Jared McCann 216
Penalty Mins	Vince Dunn 78
Wins	Joey Daccord 19
GAA	Joey Daccord 2.46

EDM

Points	Connor McDavid 42
+ / -	Evan Bouchard 14
Shots	Zach Hyman 90
Penalty Mins	Evander Kane 37
Wins	Stuart Skinner 14
GAA	Calvin Pickard 2.21

SEA

Points
+ / -
Shots	Did not qualify
Penalty Mins
Wins
GAA

Injuries

Edmonton

Evander Kane (LW)

Ques Fri Abdominal - 12 / 06 / 24

Darnell Nurse (D)

Prob Thurs Hip - 11 / 06 / 24

Corey Perry (RW)

Ques Sun Shoulder - 31 / 05 / 24

Adam Henrique (C)

Prob Mon Ankle - 23 / 05 / 24

Adam Henrique (C)

Out Mon Ankle - 12 / 05 / 24

Adam Henrique (C)

Ques Fri Lower Body - 03 / 05 / 24

Mattias Janmark (C)

Prob Mon Undisclosed - 20 / 04 / 24

Cody Ceci (D)

Out Wed Rest - 17 / 04 / 24

Darnell Nurse (D)

Out Wed Rest - 17 / 04 / 24

Evander Kane (LW)

Prob Mon Hernia - 15 / 04 / 24

Seattle

Eeli Tolvanen (RW)

Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 16 / 04 / 24

Jared McCann (LW)

Ques Thurs Lower Body - 08 / 04 / 24

Vince Dunn (D)

out for season Upper Body - 05 / 04 / 24

Adam Larsson (D)

Prob Tues Personal - 05 / 04 / 24

Ryker Evans (D)

Ques Thurs Lower Body - 25 / 03 / 24

Jamie Oleksiak (D)

Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 21 / 03 / 24

Jaden Schwartz (LW)

Ques Thurs Upper Body - 12 / 03 / 24

Vince Dunn (D)

Out indefinitely Upper Body - 05 / 03 / 24

Alex Wennberg (C)

Ques Fri Trade - 04 / 03 / 24

Andre Burakovsky (LW)

Ques Mon Undisclosed - 28 / 02 / 24

Injuries

Edmonton

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Evander Kane (LW)	Ques Fri	Abdominal - 12 / 06 / 24	3-2	4-1	+ -
Kane missed his last game due to an abdomen injury, and it is unclear if he will play Friday's game against the Panthers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Darnell Nurse (D)	Prob Thurs	Hip - 11 / 06 / 24	3-2	4-1	+ -
Nurse exited the contest with a hip injury, but he is expected to play against the the Panthers in Game 3 of Conference Final.
Corey Perry (RW)	Ques Sun	Shoulder - 31 / 05 / 24	5-4	5-4	+ -
Perry exited the contest with a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Stars in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final.
Adam Henrique (C)	Prob Mon	Ankle - 23 / 05 / 24	6-7	6-7	+ -
Henrique is dealing with an ankle injury, but he is projected to be available Monday's clash against the Stars in Game 3 Western Conference Final.
Adam Henrique (C)	Out Mon	Ankle - 12 / 05 / 24	7-11	8-9-1	+ -
Henrique is dealing with an unknown ailment, and he will not participate in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Canucks.
Adam Henrique (C)	Ques Fri	Lower Body - 03 / 05 / 24	7-13	10-9-1	+ -
Henrique is bothered by a lower-body injury, and it is uncertain if he will play in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round against the Canucks.
Mattias Janmark (C)	Prob Mon	Undisclosed - 20 / 04 / 24	9-16	13-11-1	+ -
Janmark is tending to an unspecified ailment, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings.
Cody Ceci (D)	Out Wed	Rest - 17 / 04 / 24	10-17	15-11-1	+ -
Ceci will not battle the Coyotes on Wednesday as he will receive a day of rest.
Darnell Nurse (D)	Out Wed	Rest - 17 / 04 / 24	10-17	15-11-1	+ -
Nurse will not be active for Wednesday's clash with the Coyotes as he will be given a day of rest.
Evander Kane (LW)	Prob Mon	Hernia - 15 / 04 / 24	10-18	15-12-1	+ -
Kane is dealing with a sports hernia, but it is projected that he will lace up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Kings.

Seattle

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Eeli Tolvanen (RW)	Ques Thurs	Undisclosed - 16 / 04 / 24	1-1	1-1	+ -
Tolvanen sat out the last game with an unknown issue, and it is uncertain if he will face the Wild on Thursday.
Jared McCann (LW)	Ques Thurs	Lower Body - 08 / 04 / 24	3-3	1-5	+ -
McCann missed the last contest with a lower-body issue, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Thursday's matchup with the Sharks.
Vince Dunn (D)	out for season	Upper Body - 05 / 04 / 24	3-4	2-5	+ -
Dunn is shut down with an upper-body injury, and he is expected to remain out of commission for the rest of the season.
Adam Larsson (D)	Prob Tues	Personal - 05 / 04 / 24	3-4	2-5	+ -
Larsson was absent from the last match due to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will suit up Tuesday versus the Coyotes.
Ryker Evans (D)	Ques Thurs	Lower Body - 25 / 03 / 24	7-6	5-8	+ -
Evans missed the last clash with a lower-body injury, and it is unclear if he will take on the Ducks in Thursday's showdown.
Jamie Oleksiak (D)	Ques Thurs	Undisclosed - 21 / 03 / 24	7-8	6-9	+ -
Oleksiak is nursing an undefined issue, and it is unclear if he will dress for Thursday's matchup with the Golden Knights.
Jaden Schwartz (LW)	Ques Thurs	Upper Body - 12 / 03 / 24	8-11	7-12	+ -
Schwartz has been absent from the previous four contests with an upper-body injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up Thursday against the Golden Knights.
Vince Dunn (D)	Out indefinitely	Upper Body - 05 / 03 / 24	11-11	9-13	+ -
Dunn is idle with an upper-body ailment, and it remains to be seen when he will return to the lineup.
Alex Wennberg (C)	Ques Fri	Trade - 04 / 03 / 24	11-11	9-13	+ -
Wennberg has been held out of the last two contests due to a trade-related issue, and it is unclear if he will suit up Friday against the Jets.
Andre Burakovsky (LW)	Ques Mon	Undisclosed - 28 / 02 / 24	13-11	10-14	+ -
Burakovsky has been absent from the last two games due to an unspecified ailment, and it is unknown if he will line up against the Flames on Monday.