Our rankings
Oilers 76%
Canadiens #23 vs Oilers #1 in our rankings (network centrality).
Canadiens vs Oilers Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 2, 2026
Our pick
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Canadiens36%
Canadiens36%64%1
Oilers
OilersOur pick: Oilers, 64% to win · projected 3.2–3.6
Common opponents
Oilers 63%
Oilers by 1.3 goals here, from 3 comparisons.
Efficiency
Oilers 54%
Projected Canadiens 3.2, Oilers 3.6 from opponent-adjusted goals scored and allowed.
Canadiens and Oilers common opponents · 3
Against the same teams: Canadiens went 1–2, Oilers went 2–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Canadiens | Oilers | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hurricanes |
L 4–6 home, Oct 6 | W 6–5 home, Oct 22 | EDM +3.0 |
 Sharks |
L 3–4 home, Oct 20 | W 3–1 away, Oct 10 | EDM +3.0 |
 Red Wings |
W 1–0 home, Oct 10 | L 3–4 home, Oct 26 | MTL +2.0 |