Edmonton Oilers vs Montréal Canadiens Picks and Predictions March 6th 2025

Edmonton Oilers vs Montréal Canadiens March 6th 2025

Looking to win big? The Canadiens and Oilers face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are hosting the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canadiens.

Montreal vs. Edmonton Key Information

Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped their record to 30-26-5. The Canadiens entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 4 goals fell short of the total.

The Penguins scored the first two goals before Christian Dvorak got Montreal on the board in the third period. Pittsburgh added an empty-net goal to seal the win.

Montreal’s offense managed just one goal in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak scored his first goal of the season, with Emil Heineman picking up his first assist and Juraj Slafkovsky adding his seventh assist.

The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until the third period. They struggled with giveaways, tallying 20 in the game.

Montreal’s defense gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. The Canadiens closed the gap to 2-1 in the third, but they allowed an empty-net goal with 45 seconds left, leading to a 3-1 loss. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 28 hits.

With a 4-2 victory over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 35-22-4. Edmonton, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.

Four different players scored for the Oilers, who jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period. After the Flames tied it up, Zach Hyman put Edmonton back in front with a goal at 9:50 in the third period. Mattias Janmark sealed the win with an empty-netter at 19:57.

Edmonton’s offense produced 4 goals on 31 shots in their 4-2 victory over Calgary. The Oilers opened the scoring with Leon Draisaitl’s 9th goal of the season, followed by Jeff Skinner’s 3rd. Zach Hyman added his 3rd goal on a power play, and Mattias Janmark sealed the win with an empty-netter, his 2nd of the year.

Draisaitl also contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 8. Hyman picked up his 2nd assist on Skinner’s goal. The Oilers had 10 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Oilers gave up two goals, with both coming in the 2nd and 3rd periods. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also added 25 blocks, 19 hits, and 2 takeaways.

When thinking about a moneyline wager in this game, our evaluation indicates that the Oilers will take down the Canadiens. Nonetheless, given the current odds of -251, I’d recommend getting bet down on the puck line instead, as our predictions point to the Oilers winning by more than one goal.

For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Oilers to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Oilers to win this one by multiple goals over the Canadiens.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will remain below that figure, and we recommend wagering on the under.

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Canadiens Aim to Continue Hot Streak in Clash vs. Slumping Oilers

The Montreal Canadiens will put their five-game winning streak on the line when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

Canadiens Riding Momentum

Montreal is opening a four-game Western Conference road trip after sweeping a home-and-home series against the Buffalo Sabres. The Canadiens’ latest victory came in a 4-3 overtime win on Monday, with Mike Matheson scoring the game-winner just 1:21 into the extra period.

Despite building an early 3-0 lead, Montreal allowed Buffalo to climb back into the contest with three unanswered goals. However, captain Nick Suzuki helped steady the Canadiens with a standout performance, tallying a goal and three assists. Suzuki has been red-hot, compiling 13 points (four goals, nine assists) during a five-game point streak.

“I’m playing with good players, we’re using each other well, and the power play’s been good,” Suzuki said. “It’s nice when our line feels good and we’re doing things properly and getting rewarded for it. So it’s been fun lately, and we’re just trying to keep that going on the road.”

Rookie defenseman Lane Hutson continues to impress, recording two assists on Monday. He became the fastest defenseman in franchise history to reach the 50-point mark, achieving the feat in just 63 games.

The Canadiens’ current five-game winning streak marks their longest since February 2022.

Oilers Searching for Answers

While the Canadiens are surging, the Oilers have been trending in the opposite direction, winning just once in their last seven games. Edmonton suffered a 6-2 home loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, continuing a troubling stretch of defensive struggles.

“The first 10 minutes we controlled the game and came out with a lot of energy,” Oilers veteran forward Corey Perry said. “Then one mistake was in the back of our net, and we can’t seem to get over that. Then things just unraveled. It’s frustrating.”

Leon Draisaitl extended his point streak to 12 games (10 goals, eight assists) with his league-leading 45th goal of the season in the first period, but Anaheim responded with four unanswered goals. Connor McDavid also kept his scoring streak alive, netting a power-play goal in the third period to stretch his point streak to five games (one goal, five assists).

Goaltending remains a major concern for Edmonton. Calvin Pickard allowed four goals on 11 shots before being replaced by Stuart Skinner, who stopped 14 of 16 shots in relief. The Oilers have surrendered at least four goals in each of their last six losses.

Roster Moves & Key Players

Edmonton attempted to bolster its physical presence by acquiring hard-hitting forward Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. However, Frederic, who has eight goals and 15 points in 57 games this season, will not play Thursday due to a lower-body injury.

The Canadiens have leaned on their defensive structure during their hot streak, allowing no more than three goals in any of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Oilers’ defensive woes will need to be corrected quickly to avoid another setback.

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