Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Predictions May 8th 2025

The Oilers and Golden Knights are set to face off at 9:30 ET on ESPN. The Golden Knights will host the game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Golden Knights are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Oilers.

Edmonton vs. Vegas Key Information

• Teams: Oilers at Golden Knights
• Where: T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas
• Date: Thursday, May 8th
• Betting Odds VEG -139 | EDM +118 O/U 6.5

The Oilers Can Win If…

With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 48-29-5. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set for the game.

Four different players scored for the Oilers, who took the lead early with a goal just 20 seconds into the first period. Edmonton held a 2-0 lead before the Flames tied it up, but the Oilers regained the lead with 9:50 left in the third period and added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.

Edmonton’s offense fired 31 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl, who scored his 9th goal of the season, also added two assists, bringing his assist total to 8. Zach Hyman, with his 3rd goal of the season, had earlier picked up his second assist on Jeff Skinner’s 3rd goal.

The Oilers jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period before going scoreless in the second. Hyman’s goal came on a power play in the third, and Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season.

On the defensive side, the Oilers will look to build on their previous performance, where they gave up just two goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also recorded 25 blocks and 2 takeaways. Both goals they allowed came in the 2nd and 3rd periods, with the first coming on the power play and the second at even strength.

• Spanning across their last three games, Edmonton have gone 3-0. Against the spread, the team is 3-0 in these same games while going 1-2 on the over/under.
• The Oilers have gone 7-3 over their last ten regular season games. Against the spread, Edmonton went 7-3 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 5-5.

The Golden Knights Can Win If…

With a 4-3 overtime win against the Mammoth, the Golden Knights improved to 50-22-10. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line, but the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

Vegas fell behind 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 15:06 in the second period. Four different players contributed goals for the Golden Knights in the win.

Vegas fired 35 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-3 overtime win. Brett Howden netted his 6th goal of the season, while William Karlsson added his 2nd. Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for the Golden Knights with his 7th goal, and Noah Hanifin followed with his 2nd.

Hanifin also contributed two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. Tomas Hertl picked up his 8th assist, and Mark Stone added his 15th on Howden’s overtime winner.

Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first two goals of the game and a late equalizer against the Mammoth. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also contributed 10 takeaways and 22 hits.

• Vegas will look to keep things rolling as they have put together a mark of 2-1 over their past three games. Across these games, they have put together an puck line mark of 0-3 as well as an over-under record of 0-3.
• Vegas has put together a record of 6-4 in their last ten games (regular season). This includes going 4-6 vs. the puck line along with an over-under mark of 6-4.

The Lean

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Golden Knights to defeat the Oilers while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -139, I’m placing a wager on the Golden Knights to win outright.

My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Oilers to cover. Even if the Golden Knights win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Oilers should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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Golden Knights Aim to Bounce Back vs. Oilers After Game 1 Collapse

Game 1 didn’t go as planned for the Vegas Golden Knights. After sprinting to a 2-0 lead, Vegas saw the Edmonton Oilers flip the script, scoring four unanswered goals and taking a 1-0 series lead. But despite the disappointment, the Golden Knights remain composed.

Captain Mark Stone, who netted both Vegas goals, kept it level:
“There were some good parts, some bad parts. We’ll go over it and get ready for Thursday. It’s a big one.”

That mindset reflects a seasoned team that’s been in the trenches before—winners of the 2023 Stanley Cup, no less.

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Edmonton’s Comeback Power Hits Record Levels

The Oilers’ rally wasn’t just impressive—it was historic. Their Game 1 comeback marked their fifth straight postseason comeback win, a new NHL record.

Corey Perry, who ignited the comeback with his 57th career playoff goal, summed it up perfectly:
“We just kept coming at them.”

Edmonton outshot Vegas 12-1 in the second period and owned the puck through the final 40 minutes. Their depth, forecheck, and pressure were textbook playoff hockey.

Hyman Delivers in the Clutch

Zach Hyman scored the game-winner with just over 3 minutes left. “All lines are contributing. Everybody feels important,” he said. That kind of belief fuels deep playoff runs.

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Vegas’ Game Plan for Game 2: Reset and Reload

Let’s not forget—Vegas trailed 2-1 in the first round vs. the Minnesota Wild before rattling off three straight wins. This is a resilient roster built for seven-game wars.

Coach Bruce Cassidy knows it, too:
“It helps that we came back last series. But we can’t rely on that. We’ve got to play better.”

This is where experience kicks in—and where fans betting on a bounce-back should take notice.

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Four-Line Depth Must Show Up

The Knights’ calling card has always been rolling four lines and three strong defensive pairs. But in Game 1, Edmonton beat them at their own game. Vegas needs to rediscover its signature grind-and-grit rhythm to avoid going down 0-2 at home.

Edmonton Can Smell Momentum

Coach Kris Knoblauch wants a cleaner start for his team in Game 2. “We’d like to score first,” he said. “But if I have to pick a period to dominate, give me the third.”

That’s a mindset that wins series.

Stealing Home Ice

With Game 1 in the bag, Edmonton has taken home-ice advantage, giving them a shot to apply real pressure in Game 2 before the series shifts to Alberta.

“It feels good to get the first one,” said Hyman. “Now we can really put them on their heels.”

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FAQs

How did the Golden Knights lose Game 1?

• They blew a 2-0 lead and were outshot 12-1 in the second period, eventually falling 4-2 to the Oilers.

Who scored for Vegas in Game 1?

• Captain Mark Stone scored both goals in the first period.

What’s historic about Edmonton’s win?

• It marked their fifth straight playoff comeback victory, setting a new NHL postseason record.

Can Vegas come back in the series?

• Absolutely. They trailed 2-1 in Round 1 and came back to win the series. They have the experience and depth.

What are the keys for Game 2?

• Vegas must rediscover its four-line pressure and get more shots. Edmonton will aim to start stronger and keep applying pressure late.

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