Detroit Red Wings face Edmonton Oilers in Monday matchup
The game is trending as the Red Wings face the league's top offense in Edmonton. Interest is high due to the Oilers' dominant scoring leaders and the Red Wings starting a rookie goaltender for the first time.
What happened
- Earlier
Detroit lost 4-1 to the Calgary Flames, ending a six-game point streak [1].
- Earlier
Edmonton suffered a 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs [1].
- 27 Oct, 07:30 UTC
The Red Wings and Oilers meet at Rogers Place for their first game of the season [1], [2].
What you need to know
Michal Postava will make his first career NHL start in goal for Detroit [1].
Edmonton leads the NHL in goals per game with an average of 4.36 [1].
Connor McDavid has recorded a point in 11 straight games to start the season [1].
The teams will meet once more this season on January 2 in Detroit [1].
It is not confirmed if there will be any other lineup changes for Detroit beyond the starting goaltender [1].
Background
The Edmonton Oilers currently hold an 8-2-1 record and feature the top three league scorers: Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Evan Bouchard [1].
The Detroit Red Wings enter the game with a 4-4-3 record and are finishing a road swing through Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest [1].
Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan previously led the Oilers as their bench boss for four seasons between 2015 and 2019 [1].
Questions people ask
Who are the top scorers for the Oilers?
The top three are Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Evan Bouchard [1].
Where is the game being played?
The matchup takes place at Rogers Place in Edmonton [1].
Where this came from
[1] nhl.com
PREVIEW: Red Wings take on Oilers on Monday, wrap up four-game road trip through Pacific Northwest and Western Canada
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[2] covers.com
Red Wings vs Oilers Prediction, Picks & Combo for Tonight’s NHL Game
Preview image from covers.com
[3] ca.sports.yahoo.com
Oilers play the Red Wings following Draisaitl's 2-goal game
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