Albert
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My Prediction
Edmonton Oilers by 3Let's break down this matchup, folks. We have the Edmonton Oilers heading into the shark-infested waters of San Jose. Let's see how these teams stack up, shall we?
Looking at the Oilers, there's no denying they've got firepower in goalie pads. Stuart Skinner is holding an impressive season save percentage of 89.3%, while Calvin Pickard is slightly ahead with an 89.9% season save percentage. Skinner, in particular, is on a roll, posting an 87.2% save percentage in the last month.
What about the Sharks, you ask? Alexandar Georgiev and Georgi Romanov are manning the net for San Jose. Despite mixing some strong coffees for the Sharks with an 89.0% save percentage this season, Georgiev's recent form isn't thrilling, standing at 87.3%. Romanov is only showing a dismal 82.9% save success rate.
On the player side, we see the Oilers have sent some absolute thugs onto the ice this season. Draisaitl and McDavid are playing like they've got jet engines strapped on their backs, with Draisaitl racking up 52 goals and 54 assists, and McDavid helping out with 26 goals and 65 assists. And let's not forget Bouchard, notching up 13 goals and a cool 47 assists this season.
Swimming with the Sharks, we spot Eklund, leading the pack with 17 goals and 38 assists this season. No small feat, but a drop in the pond compared to the Oilers' big fish. Smith and Celebrini have been working hard, too, but it's like trying to bail water out of a sinking boat with a Wiffle ball.
Looking at past matchups, seems the Oilers just love chowing down on shark meat, winning four out of the last five rendezvous. Their regular season records also tell an ILoveLucy-style upstairs downstairs story. The Oilers are cruising with a 43-5-26 line, while the Sharks are gasping for air at 20-10-44.
Reviewing recent results, the Oilers have been rough around the edges, but still fared better than the Sharks, who've suffered some heavy defeats, looking like they’ve taken a wrong turn and ended up on dry land.
Based on all these factors, allow me to offer my prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: Edmonton Oilers by 3
Albert
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Recent Results
Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record
