The Boston Bruins (20-18-2) will attempt to stop a six-game losing streak when they play the Edmonton Oilers (20-14-6) on the road on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which team will secure the win in Wednesday's hockey action.
In the last 10 games, the Bruins have recorded a 3-5-2 record after putting up 28 total goals (seven power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 23.3%). Their opponents have scored a combined 36 goals in those games.
Oilers vs. Bruins Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this game expects a final tally of Oilers 4, Bruins 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-199)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)
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Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers are 20-14-6 overall and 5-6-11 in overtime matchups.
- Edmonton has 18 points (7-5-4) in the 16 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Oilers registered only one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
- Edmonton has finished 2-6-0 in the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering four points).
- The Oilers are 18-4-5 in the 27 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 41 points).
- In the 16 games when Edmonton has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 5-8-3 to register 13 points.
- In the 24 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 11-9-4 (26 points).
- The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Oilers finished 7-5-2 in those matchups (16 points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a 20-18-2 record this season and are 6-2-8 in contests that have required overtime.
- In the 14 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
- This season the Bruins registered just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Boston has six points (3-6-0) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Bruins have earned 35 points in their 25 games with more than two goals scored.
- Boston has scored a lone power-play goal in 18 games this season and has recorded 19 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Boston has posted a record of 6-7-2 (14 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 14-9-0 to register 28 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Oilers Rank | Oilers AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 3.38 | Goals Scored | 3.05 | 17th |
| 22nd | 3.25 | Goals Allowed | 3.28 | 25th |
| 12th | 28.5 | Shots | 26.9 | 22nd |
| 10th | 27.2 | Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 28th |
| 1st | 34.86% | Power Play % | 24.58% | 8th |
| 16th | 80.17% | Penalty Kill % | 79.61% | 20th |
Oilers vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
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