The big picture

Edmonton Oilers come in 3rd on the ladder; Philadelphia Flyers are 30th. Edmonton Oilers have the higher position to protect.

Edmonton Oilers are 11–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 4.2 goals for and 3.1 against.

Philadelphia Flyers are 4–14 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.2 goals for and 3.4 against.

Form

Edmonton Oilers have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Anaheim Ducks 4–5.

Philadelphia Flyers have won one of their last five and most recently lost to New York Rangers 2–3.

Head to head

These sides have met 26 times on our records since 2010: Edmonton Oilers 13, Philadelphia Flyers 13.

Last time out (2025-26), Philadelphia Flyers won 5–2 at Rogers Place.

Biggest margin between these two: Edmonton Oilers by 4 goals in 2015-16 (4–0).

Players to watch

For Edmonton Oilers, watch Leon Draisaitl (0.8 goals a game, 19 assists in 2026-27) and Connor McDavid (0.6 goals a game, 36 assists in 2026-27).

For Philadelphia Flyers, watch Matvei Michkov (0.6 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Cole Knuble (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

At Rogers Place

Edmonton Oilers have won 12 of their last 22 at Rogers Place.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Edmonton Oilers go in as clear favourites.