Oilers Season Prediction

Below you will see a list of the Oilers opponents,  this season, how many times they play them, and their record against each team. Through this I will predict the Oilers points which will give us an idea of where in the standings they will finish.

Calgary Flames (5) (3-1-1)
Vancouver Canucks (5) (3-2)


These two teams I expect the Oilers to be able to keep up with. I think they are equal to or better than the Flames and probably about equal to the Canucks. Being able to make a leap in the standings means being able to keep up with teams like these two. Thirteen out of twenty points against these two teams would be fairly solid. Total so far: 6-3-1

LA Kings (5) (1-3-1)

Taking one or two from teams like the Kings would be nice, these teams are by far their toughest match up. I expect the Oilers to take one and possibly bring them to OT once. Even though they'll lose most of their games against these teams they should be closer games than in the past. Total so far: 7-6-2.

Arizona Coyotes (5) (2-2-1)

They Coyotes are tough competition, but also beatable. It will be interesting to see what Sam Gagner does with them this year. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a career year. Total so far: 9-8-3.

Tampa Bay Lightning (2) (1-1)
Washington Capitals (2) (0-2)

Don't expect the Oilers to do too much yet against tough Eastern Division foes like these teams, they might squeak out some points here and there, but these aren't teams the Oilers will beat up on. Instead, they need to pick on the bottom of the conference in the East which is where the NHLis very weak. Total so far: 10-11-3.

Carolina Hurricanes (2) (1-1)
Montreal Canadiens (2) (0-1-1)

The Hurricanes are one of the teams I was speaking of, if the Oilers can beat the mediocre and worse teams at least once out of two games, and take both or get at least one point from sothers, that would be a huge boost. However, a team like the Canadiens will also hurt their record against the East. Total so far: 11-13-4

Nashville Predators (3) (2-1)
Philadelphia Flyers (2) (1-0-1)
Boston Bruins (2) (0-2)

The Predators are another team the Oilers need to beat to make a vault in the standings and I think they are beatable for Edmonton. However, the next two teams are tough, I think points from the Flyers in each game is reasonable, but the Bruins could be two ugly games. Total so far: 14-16-5


Buffalo Sabres (2) (2-0)

If 2-0 doesn't happen against Buffalo something is seriously wrong with this team. Total so far: 16-16-5.

New York Rangers (2) (1-0-1)
Ottawa Senators (2) (2-0)
New Jersey Devils (2) (1-0-1)

Hey look! Eastern Conference teams to beat up on. This group of teams are teams like I was talking about earlier. Ten out of twelve points from these teams would be a huge boost. Total so far: 20-16-7.

Chicago Blackhawks (3) (1-2)

The Oilers have had some success against the Blackhawks in the past, I think they can take one game. Total so far: 21-18-7.


Dallas Stars (3) (0-2-1)
Colorado Avalanche (3) (0-3)

Two very good Western Conference teams, I don't expect much and I don't think anyone else should expect much from the Oilers in these six games. Total so far: 21-23-8

New York Islanders (2) (1-0-1)
Detroit Red Wings (2) (1-1)
Pittsburgh Penguins (2)  (0-1-1)

Another fairly tough clump of Eastern Conference teams, Islanders and Red Wings will  be tough, even games, but Pittsburgh is definitely the hardest of a group. Total so far: 23-25-10.


Toronto Maple Leafs (2) (2-0)
Winnipeg Jets (3) (1-1-1)
Minnesota Wild (3) (2-0-1)

Another group of teams the Oilers should be able to compete with. They should be able to go around .500 or better against teams like these. Total so far: 28-26-12.

Anaheim Ducks (4) (1-3)
St. Louis Blues (3) (0-3)
San Jose Sharks (5) (1-3-1)

It's a group of teams like these three that are going to hurt the Oilers record. I don't expect wins out of these teams, if they do win, it will be only one or two. They will probably pick up a couple points in OT/Shootout losses. Total so far: 30-35-13.

Florida Panthers (2) (2-0)
Columbus Blue Jackets (2) (1-1)

Two more teams that the Oilers can go around .500 against, they might be capable of 2-0 against both but  Columbus has been tough the last 2 years or so. Final total: 33-36-13.

This record would be an improvement on last years 67 points. They would have 79. This is a huge improvement from last year Unfortunately this would result in what would be still a fairly low finish ( would have been 26th in the league last year). However, what is good is there likely won't be very many ugly losses, they'll be competing each night and be able to keep up with some of the really good teams. The teams that hurt the Oilers record such as LA, San Jose, and St. Louis because they play these teams more than they play the mediocre teams in the East. They aren't yet good enough to seriously compete with these teams, especially with question marks at second line centre but at least the games should be more entertaining.

Think I was too generous in awarding points to the Oilers? Too strict? Or maybe you think I got it just right. Let me know. Comment either below this post or let me know on twitter @thewildman111.

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