Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta
Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: NBCSP (Flyers market), SNW (Oilers), ESPN+
This is the first meeting of the 2026-27 season between the clubs (they meet again later in the month in Philadelphia). The Oilers lead the Pacific Division and rank among the NHL’s top teams with elite offense. The Flyers sit near the bottom of the Metropolitan Division, with a particularly tough road record.
Injury Reports
Philadelphia Flyers
Rasmus Ristolainen (D): Out/IR (upper body/hand).
Nikita Grebenkin (RW): Out/IR (upper body/back); longer-term absence.
Edmonton Oilers
Frederik Andersen (G): Out/IR (knee); expected back closer to December.
Mattias Janmark (C/LW): Out/IR (undisclosed/shoulder recovery).
Matt Savoie (C): Out/IR-LT (lower body).
Isaac Howard (LW): Out/IR (knee).
Alec Regula (D): Out/IR-LT (undisclosed).
Colton Dach: Day-to-day (illness) in some reports.
Current Rosters / Projected Key Contributors & Goalies
Flyers (projected): Likely starter Dan Vladar (or Joseph Woll, who started the recent win). Key forwards include Matvei Michkov (team goal leader with ~10), Trevor Zegras, Travis Konecny, Christian Dvorak, Owen Tippett, and Sean Couturier. Defense features Travis Sanheim, Jamie Drysdale, and Cam York. Projected lines have featured groups around Dvorak-Tippett and Zegras-Konecny.
Oilers (projected): Likely starter Devon Levi (strong recent form with multiple wins and high save totals). Star power centers on Connor McDavid (point streak of 19 games entering the matchup; league-leading assists) and Leon Draisaitl (league-leading or near-leading goals). Supporting cast includes Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evan Bouchard (high points from the blue line), Vasily Podkolzin, and Mattias Ekholm. Top line typically McDavid-Draisaitl with a winger; power-play unit is elite.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Connor McDavid / Leon Draisaitl / Evan Bouchard vs. Flyers’ defensive structure and penalty kill: McDavid’s playmaking and Draisaitl’s finishing, paired with Bouchard’s shot from the point, will pressure Philadelphia’s blue line and PK (~80.6%). Oilers’ power play ranks near the top of the league (~32.4%).
Matvei Michkov / Trevor Zegras / Travis Konecny vs. Oilers’ defense and Levi: Michkov’s scoring touch and Zegras’ creativity need to generate against a structured Oilers group that allows relatively few goals.
Special teams and transition: Oilers dominate in transition and on the man-advantage; Flyers must limit penalties and capitalize on any Oilers defensive lapses. Faceoffs are relatively even.
Goaltending: Levi (or Jarry) vs. Vladar/Woll — Oilers have the edge in recent form and team defensive support.
Recent Team Forms
Flyers: 4-4-2 in their last 10. They snapped a short skid with a 3-1 win at Vancouver but have struggled overall, especially on the road (roughly 1-6-2 or similar). Scoring has been limited (~2.25 GPG, near the bottom of the league), though Michkov provides a bright spot.
Oilers: 6-2-2 in their last 10, with points in most recent games. They followed a 4-2 win over Vancouver with a 3-1 home victory over the Rangers (Draisaitl two goals, McDavid scoring). Offense ranks among the league’s best (~4.05 GPG); they close a four-game homestand here.
Series History
First meeting of the current season. Recent prior encounters have been competitive, with both teams securing wins (including a Flyers road victory in a previous season). Oilers have generally held the edge in talent matchups.
Betting Trends
Oilers are heavy home favorites, reflecting their superior record, offense, and home form. Public money heavily backs Edmonton. Overs are supported by the Oilers’ high scoring rate, though Flyers’ lower output and road games can keep totals moderate.
Edmonton’s star power (McDavid’s ongoing point streak, Draisaitl’s finishing, Bouchard’s contributions) and home-ice edge should overwhelm a Flyers team that has been inconsistent on the road and limited offensively. Expect the Oilers to control play, capitalize on special teams, and pull away after a competitive start. A multi-goal victory for the home side is the most likely outcome.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Flyers 6
Edmonton Oilers – 206
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026
