New Jersey vs Edmonton Prediction 18 October 2025

The Devils kicked off the week with a challenging victory over Columbus (3-2). Sheldon Keefe's squad showcased a brilliant power play, capitalizing on the Blue Jackets' empty net, but they relaxed too soon and nearly let the win slip away after Dmitry Voronkov scored late in the third period. Swiss forward Timo Meier has been outstanding, scoring in three consecutive games. In their second game of the week, the Newark team overcame Florida, who are struggling without their stars Barkov and Tkachuk. Hughes, Bratt, and Meier collected their routine points, effectively securing the victory by the middle of the third period. The Devils are currently playing without goaltender Markstrom, defenseman Kovacevic, and forwards Dadonov and Noesen. So far, they are managing well despite these absences.

This week, Edmonton kicked off their schedule with a clash against the New York Rangers, led by Artemi Panarin. The Canadian team outplayed the Blueshirts with a 2-0 victory, setting a new NHL record for the longest goalless home streak at 180 minutes. The Oilers continued their road trip to New York, where they fell to the Islanders 4-2. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins expertly found the top right corner, following a power-play goal orchestrated by Draisaitl and McDavid. David Tomasek, filling in for the injured Hyman, also scored on the power play, though he has yet to make an impact at even strength. Defenseman Jake Walman, who recently inked a seven-year deal with the management, might be back in action for the game against New Jersey.