Montreal Canadiens vs. Edmonton Oilers Picks and Prediction for Thursday October 23, 2025
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On Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens (5-2) face off against the Edmonton Oilers (2-3-1) at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. This game will air on ESPN+. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our NHL predictions.
Game Information for Canadiens vs Oilers
- October 23, 2025
- 8:00pm EST
- Rogers Place
- ESPN+
Edmonton Oilers Form & Recent Results
The Edmonton Oilers enter this matchup hoping to snap a three-game losing streak, having dropped three of their last five matches before facing Ottawa. In their recent 4-2 defeat against the Detroit Red Wings, defenseman Brett Kulak stood out by contributing two assists, despite the team’s overall struggles. For scoring this season, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl have been the driving forces up front, each netting four goals to pace the team. Following them are Andrew Mangiapane and Noah Philip, who have each chipped in with two goals apiece. Edmonton’s captain, Connor McDavid, continues to be their key playmaker, leading the team with seven points so far this season, all coming from assists, making him the Oilers’ top helper as well. Defensively, the Oilers have been decent, conceding an average of 2.8 goals per game over their past five games. Heading into their game against Montreal, they’ll be counting on solid defensive play to get back in the win column. Offensively, the team has struggled a bit, averaging just 2.5 goals per game so far this year, and will be looking for a spark to turn things around.
Montreal Canadiens Form & Recent Results
Montreal enters this game on a one-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games prior to their game against Calgary. In their 4-2 win against Buffalo, Jakub Dobes had 30 saves and a .938 save percentage for the Canadiens. This season, Cole Caufield leads Montreal in goals scored, totaling five. Oliver Kapanen is their second-leading scorer with a total of four goals scored so far this year. Montreal’s points-leader, Nick Suzuki, leads with a total of ten points so far this season. Suzuki also leads the Canadiens in assists with a total of nine assists this season. In their last five games, Montreal has scored an average of 3.6 goals and are looking to keep their winning ways intact. Overall, the Canadiens score an average of 3.6 goals per game.
Key Players for Oilers and Canadiens
- Montreal’s Nick Suzuki this season: 10 points, 9 assists
- Edmonton’s Connor McDavid this season: 7 points, 7 assists
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- EDM -230/MTL +195, O/U 6.5
Oilers vs Canadiens Picks and Prediction
Edmonton’s defense has really stepped up over their past few games, showing solid structure and making it tough for opponents to score. They'll aim to keep that momentum going as they host the Montreal Canadiens. On the other side, Montreal comes into the matchup riding a winning streak of their own, and they’ll be eager to strike first, hoping to grab an early lead and put pressure on the Oilers from the opening puck drop. Final Score Prediction, Edmonton Oilers win 3-2.
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