The Detroit Red Wings are ready to face off against the Edmonton Oilers to start an exciting NHL clash on October 27, 2024, at 6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PT.
The Edmonton Oilers are 2-4-1 overall and 1-1-0 on the road. The Detroit Red Wings boast a 4-3-0 record overall and 2-2-0 at home.
Detroit's power play is better than Edmonton's. At 20.8%, it ranks 16th across the league, while Edmonton's has only converted 10.5% of the time, ranking 28th.
The penalty kills for both teams, though, are the worst in the league. Detroit's is 54.5%, which ranks 32nd, and Edmonton's is 62.5%, which ranks 31st.
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Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers: Date and puck-drop time
The Detroit Red Wings will take on the Edmonton Oilers in a highly anticipated NHL game on October 27, 2024, at 6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PT, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Michigan.
| Date | October 27, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
How to watch Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers on TV & stream live online
TV channel: DSNDET, NHLN, SN
Streaming service: ESPN+
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Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers team news
Detroit Red Wings team news
Cam Talbot is off to a good start this season holding a record of 2–1–0. He has a 3.21 GAA, a .913 SV%, and one shutout.
Alex Lyon has a 2–1–0 record with a 1.46 GAA, a.955 Save percentage, and also a shutout.
Alex DeBrincat has 6 points so far, with 3 goals along with 3 assists.
Detroit Red Wings injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Motte | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
| Tim Gettinger | Undisclosed | Out |
Edmonton Oilers team news
Stuart Skinner has a record of 1-3-1, and a 3.74 GAA, with a .866 SV%.
Calvin Pickard has a record of 1-1-0, and a 3.28 GAA, with a .852 SV%.
Connor McDavid is outstanding on offense, scoring 3 goals and setting up 5 assists for 8 points.
Edmonton Oilers injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Roby Jarventie | Undisclosed | Out |
| Evander Kane | Abdomen injury | Out |
Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers head-to-head record
The last few games between the Detroit Red Wings and the Edmonton Oilers have been very close, with Edmonton winning four of their last five games. The last time these two teams performed, was on the 14th of February 2024, the Oilers easily beat Detroit 8–4, showing that they could take advantage of Detroit's defensive flaws. It has also been mostly Edmonton's game in the past, with a big 5-2 win on the 8th of February 2023, and an intriguing 3-2 win on January 12 of 2024. However, Detroit beat the Oilers 5–4 on the 16th of February 2023, to get the win. Since the Oilers have been better at scoring in these actions, they may want to keep putting pressure on Detroit. If the Wings want to win, they will have to tighten up their defense and get better goaltending.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2024 | Oilers 8-4 Wings |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Oilers 3-2 Wings |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Wings 5-4 Oilers |
| Feb 08, 2023 | Oilers 5-2 Wings |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Oilers 7-5 Wings |