Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings 27 October 2026 Prediction

The Edmonton Oilers host the Detroit Red Wings after a 7-2 loss to Toronto. Edmonton is near the top of the Western Conference, while Detroit remains outside the playoff spots. The Red Wings will try to hand the Oilers their fourth loss of the season.

Edmonton Leads the Western Conference

Edmonton has 17 points through 11 games and has lost only twice in regulation. One of those losses came in its most recent game, against Toronto. Manager Mike Babcock’s team struggled to contain the Maple Leafs’ offense, and Tristan Jarry stopped 80% of the shots he faced.

The Oilers average 4.5 goals per game and have scored six goals twice in their last four outings. They also beat Carolina 6-5 in a shootout, scoring on 23.8% of their shots in that game.

Edmonton Predicted Lineup: Jarry (Tomkins) — Shea, Bouchard — Podkolzin, McDavid, Draisaitl

Other Roster Players: Defensemen — Walman, Murphy, Mukhamadullin, Emberson; forwards — Kapanen, Nugent-Hopkins, Hyman, Formenton, Michaels, Joseph, Jones, Dach, Hollander

Out: Andersen, Dickinson, Levi, Regula, Savoie, Ekholm, Janmark (all injured)

Manager: Mike Babcock

Detroit Looks to Improve Its Results

Dylan Larkin’s future with Detroit is uncertain, and the club has yet to agree on a new contract with Simon Edvinsson. On the ice, the Red Wings are averaging one point per game and sit outside the playoff spots. Scoring has been a problem: they have 29 goals in 11 games.

Todd McLellan’s team has won three of its last five games and earned a point in a 4-3 shootout loss to Seattle. Detroit then lost 4-1 to Calgary. The Red Wings allowed the Flames to score on both of their power-play opportunities.

Detroit Predicted Lineup: Gibson (Postava) — Chiarot, Seider — DeBrincat, Finnie, Arvidsson

Other Roster Players: Defensemen — Wallinder, Faulk, Al. Johansson, An. Johansson, Englund; forwards — Brandsegg-Nygard, Larkin, Raymond, Rasmussen, Copp, Compher, Danielson, Kolesar

Out: Kasper, Appleton (both injured); Tarasov (questionable)

Manager: Todd McLellan

Edmonton Won the Last Meeting

Edmonton won the teams’ most recent meeting 4-1, scoring in every period. Detroit converted just 3.6% of its shots, while Zach Hyman recorded a hat trick for the Oilers.

Key Stats

Detroit averages about 29.5 shots per game, eighth-most in the NHL.

Edmonton averages 1.4 first-period goals per game. Only Washington has a higher average.

The Red Wings take about four penalties per game, the fifth-fewest in the NHL.

Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction: Edmonton Oilers to Win at 1.92

Main pick: Edmonton has earned 77% of the points available to it this season and leads the Western Conference. Detroit has earned 50% and sits in the lower half of the East. The Oilers have also won four of the last six meetings, including a three-goal home win in the most recent one. The pick is Edmonton to win at 1.92. Predicted score: 4-2.

Total goals pick: Each of the last four meetings has finished with six goals or fewer. Four of Detroit’s last five games have also had fewer than seven goals in regulation. The pick is under 6.5 goals at 1.75.