Published Jan 14, 3:47am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 14, 3:47am ET
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Updated Jan 14, 3:47am ET
Competitive cross-conference action is set for the NHL on Jan 15, as the New York Islanders travel to the Edmonton Oilers.
The Islanders have been in excellent form since the start of December, improving to an overall 25-16-5 record to sit second in the Metropolitan Division.
The Oilers also sit second in their respective division, and they could move to the top of the Pacific Division with a victory on Thursday.
Kris Knoblauch’s Edmonton Oilers appear to be one of the standout Western Conference playoff hopes at this stage of the season.
They have gone 23-16-8 in the NHL this season, and they have impressed at home throughout the campaign, losing just five times in regulation. But, a return to form will be required on Thursday after a shock overtime loss in Nashville at the hands of the Predators on Tuesday.
The team have been offensively strong throughout the campaign, with Connor McDavid leading the franchise with 30 goals.
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The NY Islanders will also be on a recovery mission this week, as they bid to bounce back from a defensively poor showing against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.
They conceded four times in the second frame of that 5-4 defeat in Canada. Despite that, the Islanders remain second in the Metropolitan Division, and they hold an impressive 25-16-5 record this season.
They have also recorded wins in six of their last ten games. The team have also been consistent on the road, having won eleven of their 21 games.
| TOTAL | Islanders | Oilers | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 103 | 44 | 45 | - |
| GOALS | 680 | 345 | 335 |
The offensive quality the Oilers boast could be key this week. Furthermore, they have dominated home clashes with the Islanders, winning 64% of the previous encounters between the sides at Rogers Place.
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