Florida vs Edmonton Prediction 23 November 2025

This week, the two-time Stanley Cup champions played two games and secured 4 points. First, the Vancouver Canucks couldn't withstand the Panthers, conceding 8 goals. Given the absence of the Canucks' primary goalie, Thatcher Demko, and the fact that the Canadian team was playing back-to-back games, such a result was quite predictable. In their second matchup of the week, Florida faced a tougher challenge against the New Jersey Devils. Sergei Bobrovsky was outstanding between the pipes, stopping 31 shots from the Newark side. Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart are currently shining for the hosts. With Tkachuk and Barkov out, these players are ones hockey fans should keep a close eye on. Beyond these forwards, the team is also dealing with losses in their lower lines: Luostarinen, Nosek, and Gadjovich are unlikely to feature in the upcoming game.

The Oilers have suffered three consecutive defeats and are struggling to find consistency in their game. After a series of matches where their defense was virtually non-existent, Chris Knoblauch's squad delivered a more solid performance but ultimately fell to Tampa Bay (2-1 OT). There aren't many questions about McDavid and Draisaitl; both players rank among the league's top 15 scorers and consistently perform at a high level. However, they should have capitalized on the weakened Lightning defense. The fact that the Albertans were playing their second consecutive game (following an away match against the Washington Capitals) likely took its toll. Zach Hyman, who recently returned, hasn't impressed Knoblauch and is currently playing on the third line. As for the defense, Nurse and Ekholm sometimes struggle under pressure, contributing to an average of 3.6 goals allowed per game.