Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers predictions, Mar 08, 2026

Mar 06, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Vegas Golden Knights

Edmonton

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As the Vegas Golden Knights prepare to host the Edmonton Oilers on March 8, 2026, both teams enter the match with similar recent form, each winning 2 of their last 5 contests. This matchup promises to be competitive as both squads look to establish momentum in the postseason race.

The Golden Knights, playing at home, have shown flashes of offensive prowess but will need to leverage their strong home advantage to secure points. Their ability to control the pace of play and capitalize on power plays will be critical. Conversely, the Oilers remain dangerous with their high-octane offensive strategy, relying heavily on quick transitions and creative puck movement to break down opposing defenses.

Bookmaker odds reflect a slight edge for the home side at 2.13 compared to the Oilers’ 2.96, indicating a belief in the Knights’ ability to perform in front of their home crowd. With our model giving them a 46.5% chance of winning, and a predicted score of 4-3, this game could be decided by those finer tactical details. As always, the unpredictability of hockey could see any outcome as both teams look to assert their presence in the ever-competitive NHL landscape.

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Vegas
42.6%		 Draw
22%		 Edmonton
35.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Vegas Golden Knights: 8.74% Edmonton Oilers: 7.55%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.13 4.47 2.96
Pinnacle 2.38 4.26 2.48

Latest Results

04.03.26 Detroit Red Wings – Vegas Golden Knights – 3:4 OT
03.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – Vegas Golden Knights – 3:2
01.03.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Vegas Golden Knights – 5:0
27.02.26 Washington Capitals – Vegas Golden Knights – 3:2
25.02.26 Los Angeles Kings – Vegas Golden Knights – 4:6		 03.03.26 Edmonton Oilers – Ottawa Senators – 5:4 OT
28.02.26 San Jose Sharks – Edmonton Oilers – 5:4
26.02.26 Los Angeles Kings – Edmonton Oilers – 1:8
25.02.26 Anaheim Ducks – Edmonton Oilers – 6:5
04.02.26 Calgary Flames – Edmonton Oilers – 4:3

Facts

  • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vegas won 1.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Vegas may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of away games.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Vegas won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 57:68. (average 2.9:3.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Vegas won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 27:33. (average 2.7:3.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    21.12.25 Edmonton Oilers – Vegas Golden Knights – 4:3
    14.05.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Edmonton Oilers – 0:1 OT
    12.05.25 Edmonton Oilers – Vegas Golden Knights – 3:0
    10.05.25 Edmonton Oilers – Vegas Golden Knights – 3:4
    08.05.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Edmonton Oilers – 4:5 OT

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 60 38 3 9 10 230:149 91
    2 Dallas Stars 61 31 7 9 14 212:165 85
    3 Minnesota Wild 62 23 13 10 16 209:180 82
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 62 21 8 14 19 205:197 72
    5 Anaheim Ducks 61 20 14 3 24 205:212 71
    6 Utah Mammoth 62 26 7 4 25 196:169 70
    7 Edmonton Oilers 62 22 8 8 24 220:210 68
    8 Seattle Kraken 61 23 6 9 23 173:179 67
    9 San Jose Sharks 59 18 12 4 25 186:207 64
    10 Los Angeles Kings 61 16 9 14 22 160:182 64
    11 Nashville Predators 62 21 7 8 26 185:213 64
    12 Winnipeg Jets 61 21 4 10 26 175:187 60
    13 Chicago Blackhawks 61 18 5 10 28 163:195 56
    14 St. Louis Blues 61 22 1 9 29 159:210 55
    15 Calgary Flames 61 20 4 7 30 150:185 55
    16 Vancouver Canucks 61 12 6 7 36 157:230 43

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 61 29 10 6 16 214:175 84
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 60 29 9 4 18 211:162 80
    3 Buffalo Sabres 62 31 6 6 19 214:184 80
    4 Detroit Red Wings 62 24 11 7 20 185:187 77
    5 Montreal Canadiens 60 22 11 9 18 213:200 75
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins 61 27 4 13 17 205:180 75
    7 New York Islanders 63 23 12 5 23 186:182 75
    8 Boston Bruins 61 26 8 5 22 205:194 73
    9 Columbus Blue Jackets 61 22 10 8 21 196:193 72
    10 Ottawa Senators 61 24 6 9 22 205:194 69
    11 Washington Capitals 63 26 5 7 25 199:189 69
    12 Philadelphia Flyers 61 19 9 11 22 177:191 67
    13 Toronto Maple Leafs 63 19 8 11 25 200:221 65
    14 New Jersey Devils 62 20 11 2 29 160:186 64
    15 Florida Panthers 62 24 6 3 29 188:209 63
    16 New York Rangers 61 15 9 8 29 166:192 56

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.85 (21.57%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 4.88 (17.04%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.88 (12.08%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.74%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.55%)

    6. Dallas Stars: 16.5 (5.03%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 18 (4.61%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 23.5 (3.53%)

    9. Montreal Canadiens: 32.5 (2.56%)

    10. Utah Mammoth: 33.5 (2.48%)

    11. Pittsburgh Penguins: 48.5 (1.71%)

    12. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.63%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 56 (1.48%)

    14. New York Islanders: 56 (1.48%)

    15. Ottawa Senators: 59 (1.41%)

    16. Washington Capitals: 71 (1.17%)

    17. Columbus Blue Jackets: 71 (1.17%)

    18. Los Angeles Kings: 71 (1.17%)

    19. Florida Panthers: 126 (0.66%)

    20. Boston Bruins: 151 (0.55%)

    21. Winnipeg Jets: 251 (0.33%)

    22. San Jose Sharks: 276 (0.3%)

    23. Seattle Kraken: 276 (0.3%)

    24. Philadelphia Flyers: 276 (0.3%)

    25. New Jersey Devils: 276 (0.3%)

    26. Nashville Predators: 301 (0.28%)

    27. Toronto Maple Leafs: 351 (0.24%)

    28. New York Rangers: 1001 (0.08%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 1251 (0.07%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 1251 (0.07%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 1251 (0.07%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 1751 (0.05%)

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