The Utah Hockey Club will face off against the Edmonton Oilers in a matchup featuring two teams currently struggling to find their form. The Oilers enter the game with a record of 21 wins, 12 losses, and 3 overtime losses, placing them third in their division. However, they are on a two-game losing streak. In contrast, the Utah Hockey Club holds a record of 16 wins, 14 losses, and 6 overtime losses, sitting fifth in their division, and they are experiencing a four-game losing streak. Both teams will be looking to break their respective slumps and gain momentum as they head into the new year. Key players to watch include Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl, who leads the team with 55 points, and Utah’s Clayton Keller, who has accumulated 37 points this season.
Utah Hockey Club at Edmonton Oilers Game Information
Game Date: December 31, 2024
Game Time: 09:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Arizona Coyotes
Location: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Edmonton Oilers Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 21-12-3
Conference Record: 11-8-1
Division Record: 4-4-1
Streak: 2 loss
Utah Hockey Club Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 16-14-6
Conference Record: 8-9-6
Division Record: 4-6-1
Streak: 4 loss
Stat Leaders
Edmonton Oilers (21-12-3, 45 PTS, #3 in division)
Goals Leader: Leon Draisaitl, 26G, 29A, 55 PTS
Assists Leader: Connor McDavid, 15G, 37A, 52 PTS
Points Leader: Leon Draisaitl, 26G, 29A, 55 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Darnell Nurse, 26 PIM
Goalie: Calvin Pickard, 8-4-0, 2.51 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Utah Hockey Club (16-14-6, 38 PTS, #5 in division)
Goals Leader: Dylan Guenther, 16G, 16A, 32 PTS
Assists Leader: Clayton Keller, 13G, 24A, 37 PTS
Points Leader: Clayton Keller, 13G, 24A, 37 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Jack McBain, 45 PIM
Goalie: Jaxson Stauber, 2-0-1, 1.96 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).
Alec Regula – Knee (Out) – Regula was never taken off season-opening injured reserve despite being waived by Boston and claimed by Edmonton on Wednesday (Dec. 11), per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.
Utah Hockey Club Injury Report
Sean Durzi – Shoulder (Out) – The Utah Hockey Club announced D Sean Durz has undergone successful shoulder surgery and is expected to return in 4-6 months.
Connor Ingram – Upper-body (Out) – The Utah Hockey Club said on Monday (Dec. 16) that Ingram remains out indefinitely, per Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune.
Maveric Lamoureux – Upper Body (Out) – The Utah Hockey Club said on Saturday (Nov. 30) that Lamoureux was placed on injured reserve.
Robert Bortuzzo – Lower-body (Out) – The Utah Hockey Club said on Thursday (Dec. 12) that Bortuzzo did not travel with the team on their current trip and is out indefinitely.
John Marino – Back (Out) – The Utah Hockey Club said on Wednesday (Oct. 23) that Marino underwent successful surgery and is expected to return in 3-4 months.
Edmonton Oilers Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
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
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
Utah Hockey Club Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 31, 2024 at Edmonton Oilers
January 02, 2025 at Calgary Flames
January 04, 2025 at Dallas Stars
January 08, 2025 vs Florida Panthers
January 10, 2025 vs San Jose Sharks
January 11, 2025 vs New York Islanders
January 14, 2025 vs Montreal Canadiens
January 16, 2025 vs New York Rangers
January 18, 2025 vs St. Louis Blues
January 20, 2025 vs Winnipeg Jets
