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Match Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers |
| Date | Sunday, December 21, 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Location | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Game type | Western Conference, Pacific Division matchup |
| Broadcast | ESPN+ |
| Schedule spot | Both teams on the second night of a back-to-back |
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Line and Odds
| Market | Golden Knights | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Puck line | +1.5 (-225) | -1.5 (+185) |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-105) | Under 6.5 (-115) |
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Movement Matchup
This is a classic “coin-flip contender” price with Edmonton slightly favored at home and the total sitting at 6.5 because both sides can create high-end looks with elite skill and special teams.
The handicap hinges on two things that swing games between these teams:
Edmonton’s power play getting enough volume to change the math, and Vegas keeping the Oilers out of the middle so this doesn’t become a track meet with premium chances every shift.
At 6.5, totals are sensitive to early goals. One quick strike forces pace, opens up transition, and makes every penalty feel like a scoring chance.
Breakdown Injury Reports
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Position | Status | Impact note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | C | Out | Removes Vegas’ primary driver and top point producer; more workload on Stone/Hertl lines |
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | Position | Status | Impact note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | G | On IR | Forces a crease adjustment and changes the live-betting read if rebounds/traffic get messy |
Vegas Golden Knights Recent performance
Vegas had its eight-game point streak snapped in a 6-3 loss at Calgary. The Golden Knights fell into a hole early, then showed pushback late, but the damage was already done. The bigger issue here is fatigue plus travel, with the second road game in as many nights against a rival that plays with a playoff edge.
When Vegas is right, they play connected defense, win the wall battles, and turn zone time into drawn penalties and net-front chaos. Without Eichel, they need cleaner puck management to avoid gifting Edmonton transition looks.
Edmonton Oilers Recent performance
Edmonton dropped a 5-2 decision at Minnesota after falling behind early and chasing the game. The Oilers flashed their punch by tying it, but a late first-period goal against flipped the momentum back to the Wild. The positive sign is the top-end production is still there, and the power play remains a threat every time they get set.
This matchup is also a statement spot at home. Edmonton knows what these games turn into in May, and their best version shows up when the details are sharp: controlled exits, fewer odd-man rushes against, and heavy net drives that create second chances.
Betting Insights and Trends
This series plays like a playoff preview almost every time. There is less free ice, more finishing at the crease, and special teams usually have outsized impact because both teams can punish mistakes.
If Vegas keeps this game structured, they can drag it into a tight, low-mistake contest where a single bounce decides it. If Edmonton turns it into speed and power-play volume, the Oilers are more likely to create separation, especially late when legs get heavy on a back-to-back.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Best bet: Oilers moneyline (-125)
Projected score: Oilers 4, Golden Knights 3
Lean: Over 6.5 (-105)
Both teams have enough finishing talent to get this to 4-3 territory, and the back-to-back dynamic can loosen defensive structure and increase odd-man looks.
If you’re also tracking the bigger market, Pacific Division odds and Stanley Cup odds provide context for how books are pricing the top of the conference.
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