Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the slate of games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions…
The Edmonton Oilers visit the Anaheim Ducks on October 7 at the Honda Center in their first matchup since Anaheim's first-round playoff series victory last spring. Both teams enter the contest unbeaten in regulation, with the Ducks holding a 2-0-0 record and the Oilers sitting at 2-0-1 under head coach Mike Babcock.
Author Ken Culbertson projects a 4-3 victory for the Oilers, citing an analytical model blend that gives Edmonton a 52.7 percent chance to win. The matchup features expected starting goaltenders Devon Levi for Edmonton and Lukas Dostal for Anaheim.
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