Update: It was confirmed by the coach that Casey DeSmith will start versus the Edmonton Oilers. So too, Radek Faksa is a game-time decision. The Edmonton Oilers are coming off another bad third period,

Oilers vs. Blues predictions and NHL picks for Monday, November 3. Jack Roslovic shines as Edmonton wins in St. Louis.

McDavid's primary assist on Roslovic's opening goal was his 1,100th career point in his 726th career game (364G, 737A), making the Oilers captain the 69th player to reach the milestone and the fourth-fastest in League history behind Wayne Gretzky (464 games), Mario Lemieux (550) and Mike Bossy (725).

Edmonton's problems closing out games continued Tuesday in a second straight loss after leading by two headed into the third period.

DALLAS (AP) — That extra point Dallas got for winning a shootout meant a little more for coach Glen Gulutzan and the Stars because of who was on the other side.

Evan Bouchard scored 2:43 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday night.

Jack Roslovic and Andrew Mangiapane have emerged as the early winners from the NHL free-agent pool. Both men are currently enjoying feature minutes and impacting the scoresheet (each had a goal in the loss versus the St. Louis Blues on Monday). Stock is up for both wingers.

Dalibor Dvorsky scored his first NHL goal to start a St. Louis rally, and Pius Suter provided the game-winner with 1:23 to play as the Blues snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Monday night.

Utah has controlled 52% of the xG share through 10 games yet managed a +13 goal differential. The Edmonton Oilers have matched them with a 52% xG share, but that has translated into a -2 goal differential. The two teams are putting forth similar underlying outputs.

The Edmonton Oilers may just be living proof that a two-goal lead is the worst lead in hockey. For the fourth time this season — and a night after doing so against the St.