Oilers host the Golden Knights on 5-game winning streak
Vegas Golden Knights (34-26-16, in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (39-28-9, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Saturday, 10 p. m.
EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers host the Vegas Golden Knights as winners of five consecutive games. Edmonton is 39-28-9 overall with a 14-5-3 record in Pacific Division play. The Oilers rank third in the league with 264 total goals (averaging 3.
5 per game). Vegas has a 12-5-5 record in Pacific Division play and a 34-26-16 record overall. The Golden Knights have gone 33-6-10 in games they score three or more goals.
Saturday's game is the fourth time these teams meet this season. The Oilers won 4-3 in overtime in the last meeting. TOP PERFORMERS: Connor McDavid has 43 goals and 83 assists for the Oilers.
Matthew Savoie has five goals and two assists over the past 10 games. Jack Eichel has 25 goals and 54 assists for the Golden Knights. Mitchell Marner has scored four goals with five assists over the last 10 games.