In the next round of the new season of "Ice Hockey. NHL. Regular Season", there will be a showdown between the teams Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings. The stadium for the match will be Роджерс Плэйс - 11 January 2026 year.
The teams have not faced each other in a long time, so it is not advisable to rely on their head-to-head history..
Let's try to understand and analyze which team is stronger.
Edmonton Oilers: It is in tenth place in the standings out of 16. The team is in weak form.
In recent matches, the club has shown low scoring in home games. Let's review the performance in the recent matches:
The last time the club Эдмонтон Ойлерз played a home match against the team Вегас Голден Найтс. The match was exciting with шайбами scored. Both teams played without regard to their defense, which resulted in 6 goals scored. But for the home team, it ended in defeat.. Previously год назад the team played a home match against the club Нью-Джерси Дэвилс. The team Эдмонтон Ойлерз suffered a crushing defeat "without scoring" with a score of 0:3.
Los Angeles Kings: Occupies third place in the standings out of 16. The team is in combat form.
Recently, the team has been showing a more organized defense away from home. Let's consider how the team performed in recent games:
Last time the team Лос-Анджелес Кингс played an away match against the club Миннесота Вайлд. This match was dominated overwhelmingly by the visiting team. Their attack was in great form. Previously the team Лос-Анджелес Кингс played an away match against the club Нэшвилл Предаторз, it took place год назад. Smart defensive play and superiority in attack allowed them to win with a 3-goal difference.
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Nashville PredatorsPrediction: Edmonton Oilers to win. The team possesses high speed and attacks immediately after puck drop, which can disrupt Los Angeles' defense. If they manage to take an early lead, the Oilers could establish control of the game and press their opponents until the end. Los Angeles may lack sharpness in their attack and struggle to withstand Edmonton's constant pressure.
Based on the previous performances of the teams, a high-scoring game can be expected. In the last three games, "Emontan" scored 7, 10, and 11 goals, indicating a strong attacking play. Home games usually end with a high number of goals (6 or more), which shows the team's good performance on their ice. "Moose" also showed scoring ability in their last two away games, playing with a total of more than 5.5 goals. Considering this statistics, it is likely better to bet on the total goals over 5.5 for this game.
