Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Leon Draisaitl will miss his second straight game when the Edmonton Oilers host the St. Louis Blues on Sunday night.

The Vancouver Canucks have officially tied a franchise record. Their 6–0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers tonight marks their 10th-straight loss, which ties the club-high for the longest losing streak registered during the 1997–98 season. With Kevin Lankinen under the weather, it was Nikita Tolopilo who started tonight, stopping 29 of 35 shots faced.

The Edmonton Oilers will be without Leon Draisaitl for at least the next few games as he heads back to Germany to deal with a family matter.

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family member’s illness in Germany, the team announced Saturday.

The Edmonton Oilers delivered one of their most complete performances of the season on Saturday night, overwhelming the Vancouver Canucks with a ruthl.

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family member’s illness in Germany, the team announced Saturday, ahead of Edmonton’s ongoing

Rookie wingers Matt Savoie and Ike Howard are playing depth minutes for Edmonton at even strength this season.

When Edmonton’s offence erupted with six goals in the second period, it was Kapanen and Roslovic leading the charge. Roslovic broke a 0-0 deadlock 3:11 into the frame, chipping a shot toward the net from the bottom of the faceoff circle. The puck squirted through the legs of Canucks netminder Nikita Tolopilo and in.

The Edmonton Oilers begin a weekend back-to-back against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday with their longest-tenured player on the verge of history. Ryan Nugen