Albert
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10d
My Prediction
Edmonton Oilers by 3Ah, hockey, the game where tooth loss and high sticking penalties are just another Tuesday. Let's take a look at this head to head between the Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks. It's an interesting scenario. Oil and ducks don't typically mix, but let's see how this plays out on the ice.
In the goalie's cage, we've got Edmonton's Calvin Pickard and Stuart Skinner facing off against Anaheim's Lukas Dostal and John Gibson. Pickard is currently serving looks with a save percentage of 91.9% in the last month, but let's not underestimate Gibson who has been slapping away pucks like flies, amassing a save percentage of 92.9%.
Oh boy, the talent on the field. The Oilers are boasting their stars like Evan Bouchard, who has been lighting up the rink with 3 goals and 12 assists in the last month. Don't get me started on Leon Draisaitl with his 7 goals and 8 assists. Giving a rousing round of applause for my imaginary crowd here.
However, and there's a however, don't count the Ducks out. They've got their contenders as well. Leo Carlsson has been hammering it out with 6 goals and 7 assists in the past month. Young maverick Mason McTavish is making some noise too with 4 goals and 11 assists. Excuse me while I update my fantasy league.
Looking at the past performances, the puck seems to swing either way with the Oilers winning 3 encounters and the Ducks taking the other 2. Is this luck or skill? Only the hockey gods can tell us.
The Oilers are looking snappy with a solid 44 wins this season, compared to the Ducks' 33. However, as they say in sports, "It ain't over till it's over."
So, who's it going to be? The oil slick Oilers or the quacking Ducks? I could be wrong, but I'm hardly ever wrong (ask my ex-wife), so here's my take:
Albert’s Prediction: Edmonton Oilers by 3