Game Details
Puckdrop is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET (7:00 PM MT local time).
Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta. This state-of-the-art arena has a capacity of approximately 18,347 for hockey and is renowned for its modern design and vibrant atmosphere, having hosted the Oilers since 2016.
Recent Team Forms
Nashville Predators: The Predators have shown grit in a 2-3-0 stretch over their last five, rebounding with a recent win but struggling with scoring (averaging 2.8 GPG while allowing 3.2). Defensive lapses in losses highlight issues, but their PK has been solid at 80%. Their last five games:
Jan 4, 2026: W 4-3 vs. Calgary Flames (rallied late; overcame 3-2 deficit with power-play goals).
Jan 2, 2026: L 2-4 at Minnesota Wild (outshot 30-25; third-period collapse).
Dec 31, 2025: L 3-5 vs. Colorado Avalanche (high-scoring but defensive breakdowns).
Dec 29, 2025: W 3-2 OT at St. Louis Blues (OT thriller; efficient special teams).
Dec 27, 2025: L 1-3 vs. Dallas Stars (limited offense; held to 22 shots). Overall form: W-L-L-W-L, with a -3 goal differential in the last five. Road form is middling (8-10-2), but they’ve won 2 of their last 3 away from Bridgestone Arena.
Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers are enduring a six-game winless streak (0-4-2), being outscored 20-13 with goaltending issues (.875 SV% recently). Offensive stars have cooled, but their power play remains potent at 25%. Their last five games:
Jan 4, 2026: L 2-4 vs. Seattle Kraken (offensive drought; 24 shots).
Jan 2, 2026: L 3-4 OT at Vancouver Canucks (rallied but OT loss; penalties costly).
Dec 31, 2025: L 2-5 vs. Philadelphia Flyers (defensive meltdown; five goals allowed).
Dec 29, 2025: L 1-3 at Calgary Flames (limited to one goal; 28 shots).
Dec 27, 2025: L 3-4 OT vs. Los Angeles Kings (competitive; OT heartbreaker). Overall form: L-L-OTL-L-OTL, with a -7 goal differential in the last five. Home form is strong (12-6-3), but recent losses include three at Rogers Place.
Series History
The Edmonton Oilers hold a slight all-time edge over the Nashville Predators, leading 40-43-3-3 in 89 regular-season meetings (46.6% win rate for Edmonton).
Edmonton has dominated recently, going 9-1 SU in their last 10 encounters, including a 3-2 OT win on November 14, 2024.
On the road for Nashville (or home for Edmonton in this case), the Oilers are 21-19-2-1 all-time vs. Preds at home. Games trend toward low scoring lately (under in 5 of last 8), averaging 5.5 combined goals, but historical matchups feature physicality and special-teams battles in this inter-division rivalry.
Injury Report
Nashville Predators:
Jonathan Marchessault (C): Day-to-day (lower-body; did not play in last game, monitor for status).
Ozzy Wiesblatt (F): Out (undisclosed; on IR since Dec 5, expected to miss 8-10 weeks).
Brady Martin (Prospect/F): Out (apparent injury from World Juniors; status uncertain, potential long-term).
Edmonton Oilers:
Kasperi Kapanen (RW): Day-to-day (lower-body; likely to return Tuesday, on precipice of comeback).
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Stuart Skinner (G): Questionable (undisclosed; monitor, as team in slump).
Jeff Skinner (LW): Out (undisclosed; ongoing).
Key Player Matchups
This Central vs. Pacific clash features offensive stars against struggling defenses, with goaltending pivotal in a potentially high-event game.
Filip Forsberg (NSH, F) vs. Connor McDavid (EDM, F): Forsberg (team-leading goals, sniper) tests McDavid’s playmaking (league-top points). McDavid’s speed could overwhelm Nashville’s blue line, but Forsberg’s physicality may disrupt.
Roman Josi (NSH, D) vs. Leon Draisaitl (EDM, F): Josi (elite defenseman, 30+ points) must contain Draisaitl’s scoring (power-play threat). This blueline-forward battle decides special teams, where Edmonton excels.
Steven Stamkos (NSH, F) vs. Evan Bouchard (EDM, D): Stamkos (veteran scorer, recent form) matches Bouchard’s offensive defense (bomb from point). Key for neutral-zone control.
Juuse Saros (NSH, G) vs. Stuart Skinner (EDM, G): Saros (.905 SV%) faces a rebound test vs. Skinner (questionable, .890 SV% in slump). Goaltending favors Saros’s consistency.
Betting Trends
Nashville Predators: 19-22 ATS overall (9-12 ATS away); 20-21 on over/under (10-11 O/U away). Trends: 1-4-0 SU in last 5; UNDER in 4 of last 6 road games; 2-3 ATS as underdogs; 1-4 SU vs. Pacific Division lately.
Edmonton Oilers: 20-22 ATS overall (11-10 ATS home); 22-20 on over/under (12-8 O/U home). Trends: 0-4-2 SU in last 6; OVER in 6 of last 8 games; 3-2 ATS as favorites; 9-1 SU in last 10 vs. Nashville.
Head-to-Head: Oilers 9-1 SU in last 10; OVER in 8 of last 12 (average 6.3 goals). NHL trends: Home favorites like Oilers are 60% ATS vs. .500 teams; inter-divisional games hit the OVER 55% with totals at 6+.
Game Odds
Nashville Predators 6.5
Edmonton Oilers – 175
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, January 5, 2026
