Date: October 14 Time: 7:10 PM EST
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Moneyline: Edmonton Oilers (-142) at New York Rangers (+118)
Game Preview
A marquee matchup is on tap as the high-flying Edmonton Oilers head to Madison Square Garden to take on a New York Rangers team dealing with a significant injury. This game pits one of the league’s most potent offenses against a Rangers squad that will need to rely on its depth and structure to pull off the home upset.
The Oilers come into this contest as road favorites, and for good reason. With Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the charge, Edmonton possesses an attack that can overwhelm any opponent on any given night. While past injury reports have noted issues for depth players like Trent Frederic (The Hockey News, Yahoo Sports), the core of this offensive juggernaut is healthy and poses a monumental challenge for the Rangers’ defense.
The Rangers, meanwhile, are facing an early-season test of their resilience. The team will be without a key piece of their lineup, as a recent ESPN report confirmed that center Vincent Trocheck is out for this contest. Additionally, defenseman Carson Soucy was recently placed on injured reserve. The absence of Trocheck, a vital two-way center and key contributor on special teams, is a major blow that will force lineup shuffles and put immense pressure on New York’s other top players to step up against Edmonton’s elite talent. The +118 underdog odds reflect the challenge the Rangers face without one of their most important forwards.
Key Matchup
Oilers’ Power Play vs. Rangers’ Shorthanded Penalty Kill
The most critical aspect of this game will be special teams. Edmonton’s power play is consistently one of the most dangerous in the NHL. Without Trocheck, who is a crucial penalty killer for New York, the Rangers will have a much harder time containing the skill and creativity of McDavid, Draisaitl, and company. If the Rangers get into penalty trouble, it could be a long night.
Prediction
Playing at home is always an advantage, but the loss of Vincent Trocheck is too significant for the Rangers to overcome against a team of Edmonton’s caliber. The Oilers have the offensive depth to exploit the new-look lines the Rangers will be forced to deploy. Expect Edmonton’s top-end talent to control the flow of the game and capitalize on their opportunities, especially on the power play. While the Rangers will put up a fight, their key absence down the middle will ultimately be the deciding factor.
Final Score Prediction: Oilers 4, Rangers 2
Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-142)
Sources:
Edmonton Oilers Injury Status – ESPN
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report and Status 2025-26 – CBS Sports
Oilers Injury Report: Trent Frederic, Evander Kane, Connor McDavid …
Oilers Injury Report: Trent Frederic, Evander Kane, Connor McDavid
Edmonton Oilers Injury Status – ESPN (AU)
Oilers Injury Report: Mattias Ekholm & Calvin Pickard
Oilers Injury Report: Leon Draisaitl & Trent Frederic – Yahoo Sports
Edmonton Oilers Injury Status – ESPN (UK)
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