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The Buffalo Sabres host the Edmonton Oilers at KeyBank Center in NHL Cup play. Buffalo enters at 6-8-4 after snapping a five-game skid with an OT win over Detroit, while Edmonton sits at 9-7-4 following a 4-3 overtime victory against Carolina. Bettors will weigh the Oilers’ star power against the Sabres’ resilience at home. Edmonton opened as a road favorite, reflecting their offensive firepower and Buffalo’s inconsistency. See full NHL odds for market movement. Connor McDavid scored twice and added an assist in the win over Carolina, while Leon Draisaitl contributed a goal and two assists. Edmonton ranks 4th in goals (62) and 4th in power-play goals (16). Stuart Skinner stopped 33 shots, showing stability in net. Depth contributions from

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Montreal Canadiens at Nationwide Arena in NHL Cup play. Columbus enters at 9-8-2, looking to rebound from a shootout loss to the Rangers, while Montreal sits at 10-6-2 but has dropped three straight. Bettors will weigh the Blue Jackets’ penalty-kill resurgence against the Canadiens’ scoring slump and power-play struggles. Columbus opened as a slight home favorite, reflecting their defensive form and Montreal’s recent skid. See full NHL odds for market movement. Montreal has gone 1-3-2 in its last six, scoring just three goals in its last three losses. Nick Suzuki leads with 21 points, while Cole Caufield has 13 goals. The Canadiens rank 5th in goals scored (60) but are 0-for-17 on the power

The Boston Bruins look to extend their home winning streak when they host the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden. Boston enters at 12-8-0, leading the Atlantic Division, while Carolina sits at 12-6-1 and second in the Metropolitan. Bettors will weigh the Bruins’ home-ice dominance against the Hurricanes’ balanced attack and recent form. Carolina opened as a road favorite, reflecting their stronger record and Boston’s injury concerns. See full NHL odds for market movement. Carolina has gone 5-1-1 since losing to Boston earlier this month. Sebastian Aho leads with 18 points, while Seth Jarvis has 10 goals in 18 games. The Hurricanes rank among the league’s best defensively, allowing just 50 goals, with Frederik Andersen anchoring in net. Chemistry between Nikolaj

The Edmonton Oilers continue their push up the Western Pacific standings as they head into KeyBank Center for a matchup with the Buffalo Sabres. The Oilers enter at 9-7-4 and remain one of the league’s most dangerous offensive teams, led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Their full performance metrics, including special-teams efficiency and shot-generation rates, are available on the Edmonton Oilers team page. Buffalo enters at 6-8-4, sitting 16th in the Eastern Conference. While their record suggests inconsistency, the Sabres have shown flashes of strong play, including a recent 5-4 victory over Detroit driven by Tage Thompson and Josh Doan. Buffalo has been competitive within the Atlantic Division with a 5-4 mark, supported by a disciplined defensive approach built