- Matchup: Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
- Broadcast: Sportsnet
- Betting Odds: Avalanche (-145), Oilers (+125)
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The Colorado Avalanche (8-1-5) are set to visit Rogers Place this Saturday to face off against the Edmonton Oilers (6-5-4). The current moneyline places the Avalanche at -145, while the Oilers are at +125, with the total set at 6.5 goals.
The Colorado Avalanche entered their last game, a 3-2 win over the Lightning, feeling confident. They accrued 11 penalty minutes during the matchup. Overall, the Avalanche’s offensive display was moderate, capitalizing on 1 out of 4 power play opportunities and scoring 3 goals from 33 total shots.
In terms of scoring, the Colorado Avalanche have accumulated 50 goals this season (ranking 2nd in the NHL) while allowing 35. The team has accumulated 21 points, boasting a points percentage of .750. Colorado has had 53 power play chances, successfully converting 9 for a success rate of 16.98%. At even strength, they faced 31 goals against while scoring 41. With 477 shots taken, their shooting percentage stands at 10.5%. The Avalanche’s opponents have fired 352 shots against them, leading to a .901 save percentage. Opponents have had 42 power play opportunities against Colorado, scoring 4 goals (17th in the NHL).
Starting in goal for this matchup is Mackenzie Blackwood. Throughout his professional career, Blackwood has conceded 704 goals, averaging 2.96 goals against per game. Having participated in 253 games, his career save percentage is .906 across 13,359 minutes played. Blackwood holds a record of 103-103-29 and has begun 238 of those games. He has recorded 132 quality starts, representing a quality start percentage of .555. Opponents have taken 7,451 shots against him, resulting in 6,747 saves.
In their last outing, the Edmonton Oilers played the Stars, ending in a 3-3 tie. The Oilers fired 26 shots, netting 3 goals, and converted 1 out of 3 power play chances.
The Oilers have secured 32 goals at even strength and 14 (ranking 3rd) on the power play. They have attempted 433 shots (ranking 2nd in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 10.62%, while conceding 374 shots. This season, the Oilers have scored 46 goals, accumulating 16 points and a points percentage of .533. Defensively, they’ve allowed 46 goals, comprised of 38 at even strength and 8 while shorthanded. With 40 power play opportunities, their success rate is an impressive 35.00%. They have maintained a penalty kill rate of 78.38% against 37 opponent power plays, and their overall save percentage is 87.7%.
Guarding the goal for Edmonton will likely be Stuart Skinner, who has achieved 4,596 saves from 5,077 shots, giving him a save percentage of .905. Skinner’s career record stands at 102-57-17 with 184 games played, including 178 starts, totaling 9,248 minutes. His quality start percentage is 55.1%, with 98 quality starts logged thus far. He has allowed an average of 2.70 goals per game, conceding a total of 481 goals.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL matchup, either against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Back Edmonton (+125)
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