In-form Boston Bruins host Edmonton Oilers
Boston Bruins meet Edmonton Oilers at TD Garden, Thursday 11:30am (NHL). Boston Bruins haven't beaten Edmonton Oilers at TD Garden since 2018-19: 6 meetings there since then.
The big picture
Boston Bruins come in 2nd on the ladder; Edmonton Oilers are 4th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Boston Bruins are 12–5 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.8 goals for and 2.4 against.
Edmonton Oilers are 11–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 4.2 goals for and 3.1 against.
Form
Boston Bruins have won three of their last five and most recently beat Pittsburgh Penguins 6–2.
Edmonton Oilers have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Anaheim Ducks 4–5.
Boston Bruins arrive on a 3-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 36 times on our records since 1999: Boston Bruins 19, Edmonton Oilers 16, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Boston Bruins won 6–2 at Rogers Place.
Biggest margin between these two: Boston Bruins by 5 goals in 2002-03 (6–1).
Players to watch
For Boston Bruins, watch David Pastrnak (8 goals, 14 assists in 2026-27) and Elias Lindholm (6 goals, 8 assists in 2026-27).
For Edmonton Oilers, watch Leon Draisaitl (0.8 goals a game, 17 assists in 2026-27) and Connor McDavid (10 goals, 34 assists in 2026-27).
At TD Garden
Boston Bruins have won 11 of their last 17 at TD Garden.
The deeper numbers
Boston Bruins haven't beaten Edmonton Oilers at TD Garden since 2018-19: 6 meetings there since then.
Edmonton Oilers have won their last 6 games at TD Garden.
Boston Bruins have won their last 6 games at TD Garden.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Boston Bruins have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
