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Oilers play the Rangers in a non-conference matchup

By Associated Press

Oilers play the Rangers in a non-conference matchup

New York Rangers (12-5-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (10-9-2, in the Pacific Division)

Edmonton, Alberta; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers and the New York Rangers meet in a non-conference matchup.

Edmonton has gone 4-6-1 at home and 10-9-2 overall. The Oilers have a 2-3-1 record in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.

New York has a 12-5-1 record overall and a 7-2-0 record in road games. The Rangers have given up 44 goals while scoring 63 for a +19 scoring differential.

The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Leon Draisaitl has scored 15 goals with 13 assists for the Oilers. Vasily Podkolzin has over the past 10 games.

Chris Kreider has scored nine goals for the Rangers. Braden Schneider has over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Oilers: 5-4-1, averaging 3.1 goals, 5.3 assists, 2.6 penalties and 5.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

Rangers: 6-4-0, averaging 2.9 goals, 5.1 assists, 3.6 penalties and 7.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Oilers: None listed.

Rangers: None listed.

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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