Oilers lineup tonight: Edmonton’s projected lineup for game against the Montreal Canadiens

Tonight, the Edmonton Oilers will look to bounce back from the loss against the Anaheim Ducks when they face off with the Montreal Canadiens. Since Feb. 7, the Oilers' last game before the 4 Nations Face-Off hiatus, the team has gone 1-6, with their lone win coming against the Carolina Hurricanes.

On the flip side, Montreal is heading into tonight's game with plenty of momentum. Since returning from the 4 Nations hiatus, the team has won five in a row, including two wins over the Sabres.

Heading into tonight's contest, Edmonton sits second in the Pacific Division with 74 points, putting them three ahead of the LA Kings. Currently, Vegas is sitting atop the divisional standings with a six-point lead over the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers projected lines

Note: * Indicates player is questionable.

Forwards

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - Connor McDavid - Zach Hyman
Vasily Podkolzin - Leon Draisaitl - Viktor Arvidsson
Mattias Janmark - Adam Henrique - Connor Brown
Jeff Skinner - Kasperi Kapanen - Corey Perry

Defense

Mattias Ekholm* - Evan Bouchard
Darnell Nurse - Ty Emberson
Brett Kulak - John Klingberg

Goalies

Calvin Pickard
Stuart Skinner

Powerplay

Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard
Corey Perry, Adam Henrique, Viktor Arvidson, Darnell Nurse, Mattias Ekholm*

Penalty Kill

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor Brown, Mattias Ekholm, Ty Emberson
Adam Henrique, Vasily Podkolzin, Darnell Nurse, Brett Kulak

Odds for tonight's Oilers-Canadiens game, as well as upcoming games on Edmonton's schedule

Edmonton sits as a betting favorite even though the team has struggled as of late.

On DraftKings, Edmonton is a -250 favorite while Montreal is a +205 underdog. On FanDuel, Edmonton is a -260 favorite while Montreal is a +210 underdog.

Based on the latest lines, it would take a $250 bet on Edmonton via FanDuel to win $100 in addition to the original bet. On the flip side, a $100 bet on the Habs could win $205 in addition to the original bet.

Following tonight's game, Edmonton will host the Dallas Stars on Saturday, before then hitting the road for a four-game stretch that will kick off with a visit to Buffalo on Monday.

From there the team will make stops in New Jersey, and New York, with games against the Devils, Islanders, and Rangers to follow.

About the author

Evan Bell is a journalist specializing in the NBA and NHL at Sportskeeda, whose love for the game stems from a childhood spent watching the Chicago Bulls. He has been there through their highs and lows, from the Jordan era to the exciting Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah years.

Evan finds the 82-game season and the intensity of playoff basketball exhilarating, and he also revels in the offseason drama. Phil Jackson stands out as his favorite coach, whom he admires for his composed leadership and success in managing dynamic personalities like Dennis Rodman.

To deliver top-quality content, Evan fact-checks information while diligently keeping up with the action year-round.

When he's not writing, Evan follows tennis and Greek football, and also plays basketball and tennis.

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Edmonton Oilers projected lines

Odds for tonight's Oilers-Canadiens game, as well as upcoming games on Edmonton's schedule