The Edmonton Oilers finally get to breathe a little. After grinding through the toughest opening schedule in the NHL, the team now enters a two-week window that could completely reshape their season—if they take advantage of it.

Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov is out for the season after undergoing knee surgery during the preseason. Forward Matthew Tkachuk, the emotional heartbeat of the team, hasn’t played since this season undergoing offseason surgery. He’s not expected back until sometime in January.

Connor McDavid's long-time teammate, Darnell Nurse, has been one of the most scrutinized players in the league.

Evan Bouchard has 17 points in his previous 17 games. Our expert Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers predictions expect Bouchard to tally another point tonight.

Mattias Ekholm & Evan Bouchard each record three points, while Jack Roslovic scores a pair of goals as the Oilers close out their seven-game road trip on Saturday with a 6-3 win over the Panthers

The Edmonton Oilers face the Florida Panthers in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cup Finals. The Panthers are on an upward trend, winning four of their last five games, while the Oilers are struggling on the road.

CONNOR CLATTENBURG. 6. Stick tap for the twenty-year-old rookie playing his first NHL game. Drove the net for a chance in the first. Just missed a wrist shot wide in the second. Got into a tussle with Greer late when things got rowdy. 5v5 CF 61% to lead the Oilers in that category. A block, a hit. A more than solid debut for the kid.

Oilers vs. Blue Jackets predictions and NHL picks for Thursday, November 13, 2025. Connor McDavid's steady hand and Edmonton's defense lead the way.

The Edmonton Oilers (9-8-4) face the Washington Capitals (9-8-2) Wednesday. Puck drop from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., is set for 7 p.m. ET (TNT / HBO Max). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Capitals odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Oilers fan Paul Almeida @AzorcanGlobal Clattenburg has quickly earned an #Oilers call up with his feisty play with the Condors. He definitely will add a spark & drag guys into the fight.