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Oilers vs. Golden Knights prediction and odds for Game 2 The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights will face-off in the only NHL Playoff game set to take place on Saturday. Puck drop is schedule...

MAY 6, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

Oilers vs. Golden Knights odds, expert picks: Can Edmonton tie up series with road win in Vegas? Julian McKenzie previews Saturday's Oilers vs. Golden Knights game plus odds and expert picks.

MAY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Zach Hyman - Distributes three assists Hyman recorded three assists, five shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Impact All three of Hyman's helpers came in the first period, and two were on the power play. The winger was a 36-goal scorer in the regular season, but he's been more of a playmaker lately with two tallies and seven helpers through eight playoff contests. He's added 26 shots on net, 30 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-1 rating while filling a top-six role.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Bouchard - One of each in Saturday's win Bouchard scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Impact Both of Bouchard's points came on the power play, as the Golden Knights' lack of discipline came back to bite them. The 23-year-old Bouchard has been one of the breakout stars of the postseason so far with at least one point in all eight of the Oilers' playoff games. He's picked up three goals, 11 helpers, 17 shots on net, 14 hits and an even plus-minus rating, and his role on the top power-play unit should keep him productive.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Draisaitl - Two more goals in win Draisaitl scored two goals on four shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Impact Draisaitl opened the scoring on the power play 2:21 into the game and struck again later in the first period. He's posted six goals over two contests in the second round, and he's up to 13 tallies and four helpers through eight playoff outings this year. The superstar has added 34 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-6 rating.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuart Skinner - Strong in Game 2 win Skinner stopped 30 of 31 shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Impact The Oilers set the tone with special-teams play in the first period, and Skinner was mostly able to coast to the win. He allowed a goal to Ivan Barbashev early in the third period, but that was the lone blemish. Skinner has won three of his last four games while allowing 13 tallies in that span. He should get the nod again for Game 3 in Edmonton on Monday.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connor McDavid - Posts three-point game in win McDavid scored two goals and added an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Impact McDavid's first goal came when he stole the puck and went in alone on a shorthanded rush. He also had a goal and an assist on the power play as the Oilers even the series at one game apiece. Through eight playoff contests, the 26-year-old has five tallies, 10 helpers, nine power-play points, 34 shots on net, 19 hits and an even plus-minus rating.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kailer Yamamoto - Picks up helper Yamamoto notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Yamamoto set up Leon Draisaitl's second goal of the contest at 16:17 of the first period. The Oilers have opted for 11-forward lineups recently, with Yamamoto cycling in as the team rotates centers, though he's been mostly in a bottom-six assignment. The 24-year-old has three points, nine shots on net, 15 hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through eight appearances.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - Offers two assists Nugent-Hopkins recorded two power-play assists and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins set up tallies by Evan Bouchard and Connor McDavid in this contest. Through eight playoff outings, Nugent-Hopkins has six assists and 14 shots on net, but he's yet to score a goal. All but one of his helpers have come on the power play. The 30-year-old's a strong playmaker for the Oilers' superstars, but he could be doing more at even strength.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuart Skinner - Starting Game 2 Skinner will guard the road goal in Saturday's Game 2 versus the Golden Knights, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Impact Skinner has a 3.68 GAA and an .883 save percentage through seven playoff appearances. He's given up nine goals over his last two outings, so it's possible he could lose the starting job if his struggles continue.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Derek Ryan - Set to return Saturday Ryan (illness) is expected to be in the lineup for Saturday's Game 2 versus the Golden Knights, per the NHL media site.

Impact Ryan missed Game 1 on Wednesday, but he's had enough time to recover. He should reclaim his place in the lineup in a bottom-six role with Mattias Janmark (undisclosed) suffering his second injury of the playoffs in Wednesday's second-round series opener.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattias Janmark - Won't play Saturday Janmark (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's Game 2 versus the Golden Knights, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Janmark sustained an injury in Game 1 on Wednesday, which was his first game back after a foot issue cost him five contests. He'll be back out of the lineup Saturday, while Derek Ryan draws in after sitting out Game 1 with an illness.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers seek better effort vs. Knights after latest Game 1 flop The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a familiar predicament heading into Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Vegas Gol...

MAY 5, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

TYCHKOWSKI: Will the real Edmonton Oilers please stand up The question has never been whether the Edmonton Oilers are good enough to beat the Vegas Golden Knights.

MAY 5, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Screen Shots: New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers and P.K. Subban Adam Proteau gives his thoughts on what the New York Rangers will look like next season, the Edmonton Oilers’ depth and P.K. Subban’s on-air...

MAY 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Screen Shots: New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers and P.K. Subban Adam Proteau gives his thoughts on what the New York Rangers will look like next season, the Edmonton Oilers’ depth and P.K. Subban’s on-air...

MAY 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Screen Shots: New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers and P.K. Subban Adam Proteau gives his thoughts on what the New York Rangers will look like next season, the Edmonton Oilers’ depth and P.K. Subban’s on-air...

MAY 5, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Oilers' star power edge against Golden Knights is overblown with Stone around The Golden Knights may not have two of the world’s very best players like the Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl, who scored all four of the team’s goal...

MAY 5, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Vegas brings 1-0 series lead into game 2 against Edmonton

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series

MAY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Just maybe it's the right for the Edmonton Oilers to stick with Vincent Desharnais Could it be the right thing for the Edmonton Oilers to keep Vincent Desharnais in the line-up?

MAY 5, 2023 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Mattias Janmark - Not practicing Friday Janmark (undisclosed) didn't practice Friday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Janmark missed five straight games before returning to action for Game 1 on Wednesday. He managed to play only 4:02 in the first period before getting hurt again. He was unable to return and has to be considered a game-time decision at best for Game 2 on Saturday. Janmark had 10 goals and 25 points in 66 regular-season games.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

BLOG: Nugent-Hopkins searching for more offence in versatile Oilers role The longest-tenured Oilers has four points through seven playoff games, but is still finding plenty of ways to contribute his 200-foot game...

MAY 5, 2023 • NHL.COM