Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Picks and Predictions for Sunday March 8 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/08/2026, 12:00 AM ET

The Edmonton Oilers head to Las Vegas, Nevada to take on the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 9:30 PM and will be televised on ESPN. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. For more daily NHL betting insights and analysis, make sure to check out our free NHL picks for additional expert predictions.

Edmonton Oilers Hoping Their Offense Leads the Way

The Edmonton Oilers enter this matchup with a 30-25-8 overall record and have been inconsistent away from home with a 14-14-4 road record this season. Edmonton has had a mixed run of results recently. The Oilers recently lost to Carolina 6-3 and San Jose 5-4, but they did pick up a 5-4 overtime win over Ottawa. Edmonton also recently defeated Los Angeles 8-1, but droppedanother high-scoring game to Anaheim 6-5.

Offensively, Edmonton remains one of the most dangerous scoring teams in the league. The Oilers are averaging 3.55 goals per game while producing 30.1 shots per contest. Their aggressive offensive approach often creates plenty of scoring chances, but it can also lead to open ice and opportunities for opponents.

One area where Edmonton truly stands out is on the power play. The Oilers have scored 56 power play goals and boast an impressive 32.9% conversion rate with the man advantage. However, their penalty kill sits at 76.7%, and they have allowed 40 power play goals against this season. That imbalance between their elite power play and weaker penalty kill has played a major role in several high-scoring games.

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Vegas Golden Knights Looking to Regain Form at Home

The Vegas Golden Knights come into this matchup with a 29-20-14 record overall and a 14-9-7 record on home ice. Vegas has struggled to build momentum lately. The Golden Knights recently lost to Minnesota 4-2, Buffalo 3-2, Pittsburgh 5-0, and Washington 3-2, though they did manage a 4-3 overtime win over Detroit during that stretch.

Vegas has been fairly productive offensively this season, averaging 3.29 goals per game while generating 28.6 shots per contest. Defensively they allow 3.08 goals per game but have done a good job limiting shot volume, giving up only 24.9 shots per game.

Special teams have been an important part of Vegas’s game. The Golden Knights have scored 45 power play goals while converting at a 25.7% rate. Their penalty kill sits at 81.2%, and like Edmonton they have not allowed a shorthanded goal this season. When Vegas can stay disciplined and take advantage of power play opportunities, they become a very dangerous team.

Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Pick

Pick: Edmonton Oilers Moneyline

Even though Edmonton has been inconsistent on the road, their offensive firepower gives them the edge in this matchup. The Oilers have the ability to score quickly and often, and their power play remains one of the most dangerous in the league. Vegas has struggled recently with several losses in their last five games, and if Edmonton’s offense gets rolling early, it could be difficult for the Golden Knights to keep pace.

Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Total Pick

Pick: Take the Over if the total is set at 6.5

I like the over in this matchup because both teams have shown a tendency to play in high-scoring games. Edmonton averages 3.55 goals per game but also allows plenty of scoring chances. Vegas also averages more than three goals per contest and has recently been involved in games with plenty of offense. With Edmonton’s elite power play and both teams capable of scoring, I expect a game with multiple goals on each side.

Final Score Prediction: Edmonton Oilers 5, Vegas Golden Knights 4

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Saturday.