The Edmonton Oilers, boasting a record of 25-12-3, are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins, who currently sit at 17-17-8. The Oilers enter this matchup on a four-game winning streak, showcasing strong offensive capabilities, led by Leon Draisaitl with 29 goals and 30 assists for a total of 59 points. In contrast, the Penguins are struggling, having lost their last four games, with Rickard Rakell leading the team in goals at 20. Both teams are looking to improve their standings, with the Oilers positioned second in their division and the Penguins fifth. This game presents a critical opportunity for the Penguins to break their losing streak against a formidable Oilers squad.
Edmonton Oilers at Pittsburgh Penguins Game Information
Game Date: January 09, 2025
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: SportsNet Pittsburgh
Location: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 17-17-8
Conference Record: 11-9-7
Division Record: 3-7-3
Streak: 4 loss
Edmonton Oilers Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 25-12-3
Conference Record: 14-8-1
Division Record: 6-4-1
Streak: 4 win
Stat Leaders
Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-8, 42 PTS, #5 in division)
Goals Leader: Rickard Rakell, 20G, 15A, 35 PTS
Assists Leader: Sidney Crosby, 11G, 33A, 44 PTS
Points Leader: Sidney Crosby, 11G, 33A, 44 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Michael Bunting, 32 PIM
Goalie: Alex Nedeljkovic, 6-6-4, 3.22 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Edmonton Oilers (25-12-3, 53 PTS, #2 in division)
Goals Leader: Leon Draisaitl, 29G, 30A, 59 PTS
Assists Leader: Connor McDavid, 16G, 39A, 55 PTS
Points Leader: Leon Draisaitl, 29G, 30A, 59 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Darnell Nurse, 26 PIM
Goalie: Calvin Pickard, 9-4-0, 2.46 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Report
Evgeni Malkin – Undisclosed (Day To Day) – Malkin did not play in Tuesday’s (Jan. 7) game against the Blue Jackets.
Philip Tomasino – Lower-body (Out) – The Pittsburgh Penguins placed F Philip Tomasino on the Injured Reserve.
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
Evander Kane – Abdomen (Out) – The Edmonton Oilers placed F Evander Kane on long-term injured reserve on Tuesday (Oct. 8).
Alec Regula – Knee (Out) – Regula was never taken off the season-opening injured reserve despite being waived by Boston and claimed by Edmonton on Wednesday (Dec. 11), per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.
Pittsburgh Penguins Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
January 09, 2025 vs Edmonton Oilers
January 11, 2025 vs Ottawa Senators
January 12, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
January 14, 2025 vs Seattle Kraken
January 17, 2025 at Buffalo Sabres
January 18, 2025 at Washington Capitals
January 20, 2025 at Los Angeles Kings
January 23, 2025 at Anaheim Ducks
January 25, 2025 at Seattle Kraken
January 27, 2025 at San Jose Sharks
Edmonton Oilers Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
January 09, 2025 at Pittsburgh Penguins
January 11, 2025 at Chicago Blackhawks
January 13, 2025 vs Los Angeles Kings
January 15, 2025 at Minnesota Wild
January 16, 2025 at Colorado Avalanche
January 18, 2025 at Vancouver Canucks
January 21, 2025 vs Washington Capitals
January 23, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks
January 25, 2025 vs Buffalo Sabres
January 27, 2025 vs Seattle Kraken
