NHL Game Preview: Edmonton Oilers at Ottawa Senators with Line Combinations l 11/19/2024

Edmonton Oilers
Photo: Hector Urcia | Inside The Rink

The Edmonton Oilers (9-8-2) will travel to the nation’s capital to face the Ottawa Senators (8-8-1) on Tuesday night, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM EST (5:00 PM MT). The Oilers are coming off a disappointing 3-0 shutout loss to Montreal, where their offense struggled to generate any momentum, particularly on the power play. This season, the Oilers have been struggling with their power play, converting only 16.3% of their opportunities, which ranks 24th in the NHL. This slow start on the power play and the season can largely be attributed to a focus on perimeter shooting and overpassing during man-advantage situations. Edmonton will have to drive into the crease more often and increase their shot percentage if they want more success scoring.

The Senators, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back after suffering back-to-back losses against Philadelphia and Carolina. They have a record of 4-5-1 in their last ten games, while the Oilers have gone 5-4-1. Both teams are looking to start a winning streak. Unlike the Oilers, Ottawa has been solid on the power play this season, converting 27.6% of their chances, which ranks 6th in the NHL. The Oilers will need to play sound defensively and maintain discipline, avoiding penalties and limiting odd-man rushes, if they are to get back in the win column tonight.

This matchup marks the first of two meetings between these Canadian teams, with the second game scheduled for December 22nd back at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.

Edmonton Lines:

RNH – McDavid – Hyman
Podkolzin – Draisaitl – Perry
Janmark – Henrique – Brown
Skinner – Ryan

Ekholm – Bouchard
Kulak – Stecher
Dermott – Brown
Emberson

Skinner
Pickard

Ottawa Lines:

Tkachuk – Norris – Greig
Giroux – Stutzle – Batherson
Amadio – Pinto – Perron
Cousins – Gaudette – MacEwen

Sanderson – Zub
Chabot – Jensen
Kleven – Hamonic

Ullmark
Forsberg

Where to Watch/Listen:

SNW
RDS
TSN5


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Matthew Buhrmann

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