Oilers lineup tonight: Edmonton's projected lineup for game against Los Angeles Kings | Dec. 28, 2024

Today, the Edmonton Oilers will look to make it four straight when they collide with the Los Angeles Kings in the first leg of a back-to-back. The game will pit the Pacific Division's second and third-place teams against one another, with the winner landing in second place in the divisional standings.

Edmonton, who boasts a 21-11-2 record, is sitting in second place, five points behind the Vegas Golden Knights. Meanwhile, LA, who has a 19-10-5 record this season, is sitting in third place, just one point behind Edmonton in the standings.

When the two teams take the ice today, Edmonton will be without winger Evander Kane, who remains on IR. Additionally, the team is expected to be without Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who missed Sunday's clash against the Senators with an undisclosed injury.

Edmonton Oilers projected lines today

Forwards:

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

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, Leon Draisaitl, Viktor Arvidsson, 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. Derek Ryan, Mattias Janmark, Darnell Nurse, Troy Stecher

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

Heading into today's pivotal divisional showdown between the Oilers and the Kings, Edmonton is sitting as a slight betting favorite on FanDuel. At the time of publication, Edmonton has -118 odds to win while LA has -102 odds to win.

Over on BetRiver, the Oilers have -121 odds, while the Kings have even odds.

If these betting lines stayed consistent between now and puck drop, it would take a $118 bet on Edmonton via FanDuel to win $100 while a $102 bet on the Kings would win $100.

Following tonight's game, the Oilers will head to Anaheim to play a back-to-back against the Ducks tomorrow night. From there, the Oilers will head back home to wrap up 2024, playing the Utah Hockey Club on New Year's Eve, before kicking off 2025 with a rematch against the Ducks.

The team will then hit the road for a four-game stretch that will span from Jan. 4 through Jan. 11, when they face the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center.