New Jersey vs Edmonton Prediction 4 November 2026
🔊 Edmonton Oilers are back on top of the Western Conference, but now face a New Jersey Devils side who have been getting the better of the conference’s leading teams. New Jersey Devils have won five of their last six games, beating Dallas, Colorado and Vegas along the way. Edmonton Oilers are on a three-game winning streak and have conceded just one goal in that span. There is another intriguing angle to this matchup: New Jersey Devils have won the last four head-to-head meetings, including both games last season. Can Edmonton Oilers end that run against a well-organised defence capable of frustrating even their potent attack?
Two games, two wins for the Devils
📊 Last season, New Jersey defeated Edmonton twice, with both victories coming in regulation time. The first meeting took place in Newark, where the hosts secured a 5-3 win. The teams met again in January, this time in Canada, where the game was considerably lower-scoring. The Devils came out on top once again (2-1), with Arseny Gritsyuk and Cody Glass making the difference by scoring a goal each. As a result, the Oilers managed just four goals across the two encounters. For a team with such attacking potential, that is a rather modest return. Edmonton will now look to take revenge, but recent meetings have shown that New Jersey know how to handle strong opponents.
Head-to-head statistics New Jersey - Edmonton
The Western Conference leaders hold no fear.
Five wins in six games have helped the New Jersey Devils cement their place in the Eastern Conference’s top six. Sheldon Keefe’s side have beaten several strong Western Conference opponents during that run: Dallas fell 5-1, Colorado lost 4-3, and Vegas conceded five goals. The Avalanche soon got their revenge, though, winning 5-2 after scoring four times in the third period. Arseny Gritsyuk has been one of the Devils’ standout performers in recent weeks, scoring seven goals in eight games and registering a point in seven of them. On the injury front, Seamus Casey is sidelined, while Anthony Mantha’s status remains uncertain.
In Las Vegas, the Devils again showed their resilience. After Luke Hughes opened the scoring, they surrendered the lead within minutes, conceding twice before drawing level through Gritsyuk, who kept his composure to beat the goaltender. Jack Hughes put the visitors ahead in the second period, and Gritsyuk added another superb goal after carrying the puck through the neutral zone. Hughes completed his double with an empty-netter late on as New Jersey won 5-2, ending a tough road trip with two victories in three games. Afterward, Keefe praised how his team had handled the travel and the quality of the opposition.
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
They do more than just outscore opponents.
Edmonton Oilers have moved to the top of the Western Conference on the back of three straight wins. Mike Babcock’s team are now impressing not only with their scoring but also with their play in their own end, conceding just one goal during that stretch. Tristan Jarry posted back-to-back shutouts against Calgary and the Islanders, making 24 and 18 saves respectively, and was named the NHL’s second star of the week. The offence is in fine form too: Connor McDavid has 39 points (9 goals, 30 assists), Leon Draisaitl has 28 and Evan Bouchard has 26. The trio occupy the top three spots in the league’s scoring race.
In New York, the Oilers extended their road winning streak to seven games. McDavid opened the scoring in the first minute before Colton Dach doubled the lead. Bouchard struck on the power play in the second period, while the Edmonton captain extended his assist streak to 15 games. The Rangers managed just one goal in reply, and Dach sealed a 4-1 win with an empty-netter. Matt Tomkins made 28 saves on his debut for the club. All the more impressive, Edmonton got the job done on the second night of a back-to-back.
Match Results: Edmonton Oilers
First-Period Prediction
New Jersey have scored fewer than 1.5 goals in the first period in 17 of their last 18 home head-to-head meetings. The Devils are averaging 0.88 first-period goals at home this season, while Edmonton are conceding just 0.29 per game on the road. Our pick is New Jersey Devils under 1.5 team goals in the first period at odds of 1.31.
Match Result Prediction
Edmonton Oilers have avoided defeat in regulation in seven of their last eight games and have won seven straight road games in regulation. On the other hand, New Jersey Devils have avoided defeat at home in nine of their last 10 head-to-head meetings, although it is unclear how far back that run goes. Our pick is Edmonton Oilers to avoid defeat in regulation (X2) at odds of 1.8.
Risky bet
Edmonton Oilers have won seven straight away games in regulation. However, New Jersey Devils have avoided defeat in regulation in nine of their last 10 home head-to-head meetings, which argues against backing an outright away win - although it is unclear how far back that run goes. We’re backing Edmonton Oilers to win in regulation at odds of 2.9.
Reliable bet
Edmonton Oilers have scored at least three goals in seven of their last eight games, making the lower 1.5-goal line an appealing option. New Jersey Devils have conceded an average of 2.25 goals per home game this season. Our pick is Edmonton Oilers over 1.5 team goals at odds of 1.25.
*Odds are indicative and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Edmonton Oilers have been conceding very little lately, but that does not mean their offence will run up the score against New Jersey Devils. The Devils have won five of their last six games and have allowed an average of just two goals across their past five. The head-to-head record also makes for interesting reading: the Oilers have scored fewer than four goals in 14 of their last 16 road games against the Devils. They failed to reach four in either meeting last season, too. Given the hosts’ current form and how long that trend has held, I do not expect a goal rush from the visitors. My pick is Edmonton Oilers team total under 3.5 goals.
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