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Eagles vs. Bruins: A Heart-Pounding NHL Clash!

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Florida Panthers (33-31-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (34-26-9, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p. m.

EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers in a non-conference matchup. Edmonton has an 18-11-4 record in home games and a 34-26-9 record overall. The Oilers have scored 243 total goals (3.

5 per game) to rank second in NHL play. Florida has a 15-17-0 record on the road and a 33-31-3 record overall. The Panthers have committed 321 total penalties (4.

8 per game) to rank third in league play. Thursday's game is the second time these teams square off this season. The Oilers won 6-3 in the previous matchup.

Jack Roslovic led the Oilers with two goals. TOP PERFORMERS: Evan Bouchard has 19 goals and 59 assists for the Oilers. Zach Hyman has six goals and three assists over the past 10 games.