- Matchup: Edmonton Oilers vs Utah Mammoth
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Broadcast: Sportsnet, Utah 16
- Betting Odds: Oilers (+114) Mammoth (-135)
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The Edmonton Oilers (5-1-1) are set to clash with the Utah Mammoth (6-2-0) at the Delta Center this Saturday. With Edmonton listed at +114 and Utah at -135, the total over/under stands at 6.5 goals.
After suffering a 4-2 defeat to the Mammoth in their previous encounter, the Oilers are hoping to rectify their performance. In that game, they fell short of offensive expectations, scoring only 2 goals from 24 shots. Notably, they had two power play opportunities without finding the back of the net and committed 8 penalty minutes.
To date, Oilers’ opponents have capitalized on 22 power play chances (ranking 22nd in the league), resulting in 7 goals. The Oilers have faced 180 shots, carrying a save percentage of .878. With 174 shots taken, Edmonton boasts an impressive shooting percentage of 17.8%. During even-strength play, they have conceded 15 goals while scoring 26. The Oilers have had 23 power plays resulting in 5 successful goals, translating to a rate of 21.74%. This season, they have accumulated 11 points, reflecting a points percentage of .786. Overall, they’ve scored 31 goals (5th in the NHL) while allowing 22 goals against.
Tristan Jarry is expected to guard the net for the Oilers. Over his career, Jarry has faced 860 goals, maintaining an average of 2.76 goals against per game. He has played 328 NHL games, achieving a save percentage of .907 during 18,258 minutes on ice, with a win-loss record of 171-106-35 and 312 starts. Jarry’s quality starts stand at 181, with a success rate of .580 and has faced 9,199 shots with 8,340 saves.
In their previous matchup, the Utah Mammoth secured a 4-2 win against the Oilers, scoring on 2 of 3 power play attempts and capitalizing on 4 goals from 24 shots.
The Mammoth’s scoring includes 19 even-strength goals and 12 power play goals (ranking 1st in professional hockey). With 243 shots (4th in pro hockey) and a shooting percentage of 12.76%, they have allowed 185 shots against. Over the season, Utah has generated 31 goals and gathered 12 points, resulting in a points percentage of .750. They have conceded 21 goals—14 at even strength and 7 during shorthanded situations—while successfully scoring on 32 power play attempts, reflecting a remarkable 37.50% rate. On the defensive end, their penalty kill stands at 75.86%, facing 29 opponent power plays, and their save percentage is at 88.6%.
Karel Vejmelka is anticipated to start in goal for Utah. He has made 6,942 saves against 7,720 shots, yielding a save percentage of .899. Vejmelka’s career record is 113-118-22 over 269 games, with 255 starts and 14,832 minutes played. His quality start rate is 49.4%, with 126 quality starts throughout his NHL tenure. He has allowed an average of 3.07 goals per game, totaling 782 goals against.
Who will come out on top in this exciting NHL showdown, covering the spread or securing the moneyline victory?
Expert Prediction: Go with Edmonton (+114)
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