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The Detroit Red Wings continue their strong start to the 2025 NHL season as they host the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit has been one of the most balanced teams early in the year, winning four straight games and showing a mix of offense, goaltending, and structure.
Edmonton, meanwhile, comes in looking to end its early struggles. The Oilers have lost four of their first five games and continue to search for offensive rhythm. Sunday’s matchup completes the Oilers’ back-to-back after falling 5-3 to New Jersey.
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Red Wings Flying High
The Red Wings are on a roll, winning four straight following an opening-night loss to Montreal. They swept a home-and-home against Toronto, defeated defending champion Florida, and edged Tampa Bay 2-1 on Friday thanks to Dylan Larkin’s overtime winner.
Larkin has registered at least one point in every game this season, anchoring a team that’s playing with confidence and energy. Rookie defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka scored his first NHL goal in that win, giving coach Todd McLellan more reason to keep trusting his young core.
“We’ve seen a little bit of everything,” McLellan said after the win. “We’ve had our goalie steal a game, we’ve had our depth players lead us, and that’s what you want early in the season.”
Goaltender John Gibson, acquired from Anaheim in the offseason, was solid with 31 saves in the win over Tampa Bay. With Cam Talbot handling earlier starts, Detroit has found a dependable tandem.
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Oilers Still Searching for Chemistry
The Edmonton Oilers remain a mystery through their first five games. Despite elite talent up front, they’ve failed to score more than three goals in any contest this season.
Coach Kris Knoblauch emphasized speed and transition play after Saturday’s loss to New Jersey. “Things are a little stagnant,” he said. “We have to play faster, force mistakes, and create offense through tempo.”
Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with seven points, all assists, while Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins have combined for seven goals. Still, the Oilers rank near the bottom of the league in shooting percentage and have struggled to capitalize on power-play opportunities that once made them dominant.
Their defense and goaltending have also faltered, giving up over four goals per game. Until they tighten up defensively, offensive improvement won’t mean much.
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Matchup Breakdown
Detroit’s structure and confidence at home should give them an edge. They’ve outscored opponents 13-5 during their four-game win streak and continue to get contributions from their younger players.
Edmonton needs a statement performance from McDavid or Draisaitl to stay competitive. The Oilers’ success will depend on how quickly they can break through Detroit’s disciplined defensive approach and whether they can generate sustained zone pressure.
The Red Wings’ penalty kill has been effective, allowing just two goals in 18 opportunities, which could neutralize the Oilers’ most dangerous weapon — their power play.
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Betting Trends
- Red Wings are 4-0 in their last four games overall
- Oilers are 1-4 in their last five games on the road
- The total has gone under in four of Detroit’s last five games
- Edmonton is 2-8 in its last ten against Atlantic Division opponents
- Detroit is 5-1 in its last six at home
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Prediction
The Oilers have too much offensive talent to stay cold forever, but the back-to-back schedule and Detroit’s defensive form make this matchup tough. Expect another strong effort from the Red Wings’ top line and a focused game from Gibson in net.
Projected Score: Detroit Red Wings 4, Edmonton Oilers 2
Best Bet: Detroit Red Wings Moneyline (-125)
Total Pick: Under 6.0 Goals (-110)
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