The Boston Bruins will face off against the Edmonton Oilers in a matchup featuring two teams vying for playoff positioning. The Bruins enter the game with a record of 17 wins, 13 losses, and 3 overtime losses, currently sitting third in their division with 37 points. They are riding a two-game winning streak, bolstered by strong performances from David Pastrnak, who leads the team with 33 points.
On the other hand, the Oilers hold a record of 18 wins, 11 losses, and 2 overtime losses, also positioned third in their division with 38 points. Despite a recent loss, they have been led by Leon Draisaitl, who has accumulated 47 points this season. Both teams will look to capitalize on their offensive strengths while managing key injuries as they prepare for this critical matchup.
Boston Bruins at Edmonton Oilers Game Information
Game Date: December 19, 2024
Game Time: 09:00 PM ET
TV Channel: NESN
Location: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Edmonton Oilers Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 18-11-2
Conference Record: 10-7-0
Division Record: 3-3-0
Streak: 1 loss
Boston Bruins Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 17-13-3
Conference Record: 8-7-1
Division Record: 5-3-1
Streak: 2 win
Stat Leaders
Edmonton Oilers (18-11-2, 38 PTS, #3 in division)
Goals Leader: Leon Draisaitl, 23G, 24A, 47 PTS
Assists Leader: Connor McDavid, 14G, 30A, 44 PTS
Points Leader: Leon Draisaitl, 23G, 24A, 47 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Darnell Nurse, 24 PIM
Goalie: Calvin Pickard, 7-3-0, 2.41 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Boston Bruins (17-13-3, 37 PTS, #3 in division)
Goals Leader: Brad Marchand, 13G, 12A, 25 PTS
Assists Leader: David Pastrnak, 12G, 21A, 33 PTS
Points Leader: David Pastrnak, 12G, 21A, 33 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Mark Kastelic, 65 PIM
Goalie: Joonas Korpisalo, 6-3-1, 2.56 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
Evander Kane – Abdomen (Out) – The Edmonton Oilers placed F Evander Kane on long-term injured reserve on Tuesday (Oct. 8).
Viktor Arvidsson – Undisclosed (Day To Day) – The Oilers said on Tuesday (Dec. 17) that Arvidsson is probable to play in Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game versus Boston..
Alec Regula – Knee (Out) – Regula was never taken off season-opening injured reserve despite being waived by Boston and claimed by Edmonton on Wednesday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports Saturday.
Boston Bruins Injury Report
Hampus Lindholm – Lower-body (Out) – Lindholm remains week-to-week, according to Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe. He is still on injured reserve and isn’t close to being available to return.
Edmonton Oilers Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 19, 2024 vs Boston Bruins
December 21, 2024 vs San Jose Sharks
December 22, 2024 vs Ottawa Senators
December 28, 2024 at Los Angeles Kings
December 29, 2024 at Anaheim Ducks
December 31, 2024 vs Utah Hockey Club
January 03, 2025 vs Anaheim Ducks
January 04, 2025 at Seattle Kraken
January 07, 2025 at Boston Bruins
January 09, 2025 at Pittsburgh Penguins
Boston Bruins Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 19, 2024 at Edmonton Oilers
December 21, 2024 vs Buffalo Sabres
December 23, 2024 vs Washington Capitals
December 27, 2024 at Columbus Blue Jackets
December 28, 2024 vs Columbus Blue Jackets
December 31, 2024 at Washington Capitals
January 02, 2025 at New York Rangers
January 04, 2025 at Toronto Maple Leafs
January 05, 2025 vs New York Islanders
January 07, 2025 vs Edmonton Oilers
