Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM MT (local) / 9:00 PM ET
Venue: Rogers Place, 10214 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0H6
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Sportsnet
This is a Pacific Division showdown between two playoff‑bound teams: Edmonton riding a five‑game winning streak, and Vegas trying to stabilize after a mixed stretch.
Injury Report
Vegas Golden Knights
No specific injuries listed in retrieved sources, but goaltending rotation includes Akira Schmid, Adin Hill, Carter Hart, and Carl Lindbom.
Edmonton Oilers
Leon Draisaitl — IR‑LT (expected return Apr 20)
Colton Dach — IR‑LT (expected return Apr 4)
Mattias Janmark — IR‑LT (expected return Sept 15)
Team Statistical Profile
Vegas Golden Knights (34‑26‑16)
Points %: .547
GF/GP: 3.17
GA/GP: 3.05
Shots For: 28.8 per game
Shots Against: 24.3 per game
Power Play: 24.2%
Penalty Kill: 81.6%
Goaltending
Akira Schmid: 16‑10‑6, 2.59 GAA, .893 SV%
Adin Hill: 10‑9‑5, 3.06 GAA, .868 SV%
Key Skaters
Jack Eichel: 79 points (25 G, 54 A)
Pavel Dorofeyev: 35 goals
Edmonton Oilers (39‑28‑9)
Points %: .577
GF/GP: 3.47
GA/GP: 3.28
Shots For: 29.8 per game
Shots Against: 26.9 per game
Power Play: 31.0% (1st in NHL)
Penalty Kill: 77.8%
Goaltending
Tristan Jarry: 18‑9‑2, 3.26 GAA, .885 SV%
Connor Ingram: 14‑8‑2, 2.69 GAA, .898 SV%
Key Skaters
Connor McDavid: 126 points (43 G, 83 A)
Evan Bouchard: 6 assists in last 5 games
Recent Team Form
Vegas — Last 5 Games
W 6–3 vs CGY
W 4–2 vs VAN
L 5–4 SO vs WSH
L 4–3 OT vs EDM
L 4–1 @ WPG
Edmonton — Last 5 Games
W 3–1 vs CHI
W 3–0 vs SEA
W 4–2 vs ANA
W 4–3 OT @ VGK
W 5–2 @ UTA
Trend: Edmonton enters on a five‑game winning streak, the hottest stretch of either team.
Key Player Matchups
Jack Eichel (VGK) vs. Connor McDavid (EDM)
Eichel: 79 points
McDavid: 126 points (league‑leading tier)
This is a premier matchup of elite two‑way center vs. the NHL’s most dynamic offensive force.
Pavel Dorofeyev (VGK) vs. Zach Hyman / Oilers Wingers
Dorofeyev’s 35 goals make him Vegas’ top finisher, but Edmonton’s depth scoring has been more consistent.
Goaltending: Schmid/Hill vs. Jarry/Ingram
Vegas’ tandem has been inconsistent (SV% under .900).
Edmonton’s Ingram has the best numbers in the matchup (.898 SV%).
Series History
Edmonton leads the season series 2–0.
Last meeting: Oilers 4–3 OT win on March 26.
Betting Trends
Vegas Trends
2–3 in last 5
Power play strong (24.2%)
Struggling defensively (3.05 GA/GP)
Edmonton Trends
5–0 in last 5
NHL‑best 31% power play
Outscoring opponents 19–6 in last 5 games
Game Odds
Vegas Golden Knights 6.5
Edmonton Oilers – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 3, 2026
