Pittsburgh Penguins v Edmonton Oilers: the preview
Pittsburgh Penguins meet Edmonton Oilers at PPG Paints Arena, Monday 7:00am (NHL). Pittsburgh Penguins have won 20 of the 35 meetings with Edmonton Oilers since 2000.
The big picture
Pittsburgh Penguins come in 22nd on the ladder; Edmonton Oilers are 4th. Edmonton Oilers are the side higher up the table.
Pittsburgh Penguins are 5–11 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.2 goals for and 3.6 against.
Edmonton Oilers are 11–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 4.2 goals for and 3.1 against.
Form
Pittsburgh Penguins have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Bruins 2–6.
Edmonton Oilers have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Anaheim Ducks 4–5.
Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 35 times on our records since 2000: Pittsburgh Penguins 20, Edmonton Oilers 14, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Pittsburgh Penguins won 6–2 at Rogers Place.
Biggest margin between these two: Edmonton Oilers by 5 goals in 2023-24 (6–1).
Players to watch
For Pittsburgh Penguins, watch Nick Robertson (7 goals in 2026-27) and Evgeni Malkin (6 goals, 5 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 PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins have won 9 of their last 19 at PPG Paints Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Edmonton Oilers have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
