Oilers lineup today: Edmonton’s projected lineup for game against the Vegas Golden Knights | Dec. 14, 2024

Today, the Edmonton Oilers will face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in a pivotal divisional matchup that will see both teams look to build on win streaks. In the case of the Oilers, the team is heading into tonight's showdown in the midst of a four-game win streak that most recently saw them defeat the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

The Vegas Golden Knights are heading into the game after a 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.

With the Oilers being 8-2-0 over their last 10, and the Golden Knights being 8-1-1 in the same span, today's divisional matchup will see two in-form teams battle it out in a highly-anticipated showdown.

Edmonton will be without Evander Kane and Viktor Arvidsson, while Evan Bouchard is questionable and listed as day-to-day after exiting Thursday's game against Minnesota.

Edmonton Oilers projected lines

Note: * indicates player is questionable

Forwards:

1. LW Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - C Connor McDavid - RW Zach Hyman
2. LW Vasily Podkolzin - C Leon Draisaitl - RW Kasperi Kapanen
3. LW Mattias Janmark - C Adam Henrique - RW Jeff Skinner
4. LW Corey Perry - C Derek Ryan - RW Connor Brown

Defense:

1. Mattias Ekholm - Evan Bouchard*
2. Darnell Nurse - Troy Stecher
3. Brett Kulak - Ty Emberson

Goalies:

• Stuart Skinner
• Calvin Pickard

Powerplay:

1. Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard*, Connor McDavid
2. Corey Perry, Adam Henrique, Jeff Skinner, Darnell Nurse, Mattias Ekholm

Penalty Kill:

1. Adam Henrique, Connor Brown, Mattias Ekholm, Ty Emberson
2. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Mattias Janmark, Darnell Nurse, Troy Stecher

Looking at the odds for today's Oilers vs Golden Knights game as well as upcoming games on Edmonton's schedule

Heading into today's game between Vegas and Edmonton, the Golden Knights are sitting as underdogs on most major sportsbooks despite currently being the top team in the Pacific Division.

On DraftKings, Vegas is a +124 underdog, while Edmonton is a -148 favorite. In addition, on BallyBet, the Oilers are -125 favorites, while the Golden Knights are +104 underdogs.

Considering how split the NHL community seems, expect some movement on these lines between now and puck drop.

Following the game against Vegas, Edmonton will host the Florida Panthers on Monday in a highly-anticipated rematch of last year's Stanley Cup Finals. Edmonton will then be back in action on Thursday for a clash with the Boston Bruins before hosting the Sharks on Dec. 21 and the Senators on Dec. 22.