Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Prediction for Wednesday October 28, 2026
The Calgary Flames will be on the road Wednesday night for an 8:30 PM matchup against the Edmonton Oilers inside Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Coverage will be available on ESPN+. Calgary comes into Wednesday 5-6 on the year, riding a four-game winning streak following a three-goal victory in its last outing. The Edmonton Oilers return home Wednesday with an 8-2-2 record, riding a two-game losing streak following a shootout loss to Detroit in their last outing. Edmonton enters Wednesday night as a heavy -218 home favorite, while Calgary is listed at +180. The total for this matchup is set at 6.5 goals. Stay in the action with our NHL Picks.
Calgary tries to stay hot
The Calgary Flames are averaging 2.55 goals on 29.2 shots per game this season, but they have increased their scoring with 14 goals across their current four-game winning streak. Defensively, Calgary has had its troubles this season, allowing 3.73 goals on 30.3 shots per game, but the Flames have given up just six total goals across their last four outings. Joel Farabee is leading the Calgary offense this season with 11 points and has posted a team-high eight assists. Matt Coronato is second on the roster this season with 10 points, and Morgan Frost is fourth on the team with seven points. Matvei Gridin is third on the team with eight points and boasts a team-high four goals this year.
Devin Cooley led the charge for the Calgary defense in its last outing, giving up two goals on 28 shots to post a .929 save percentage. Matvei Gridin led the scoring for Calgary with two goals and one assist on five shots in just over 16 minutes on the ice. Joel Farabee and Martin Pospisil both contributed heavily, scoring one goal and one assist each. Mikael Backlund rounded out the scoring with one goal in just over 18.5 minutes on the ice.
Key Injury Report for Calgary:
- Jonathan Huberdeau (IR) - Nov
- Samuel Honzek (IR) - Oct 28
Edmonton looks to end their skid
The Edmonton Oilers offense is one of the best in the NHL, averaging 4.25 goals on 25.7 shots per game, though they have scored just five total goals during their current two-game losing streak. Defensively, Edmonton has been shaky, allowing 3.5 goals on 27.2 shots per game, and the Oilers have given up 11 goals during their current two-game skid. Connor McDavid is leading the Edmonton offense this season with 34 points and has posted a team-high 26 assists. Leon Draisaitl is second on the team with 24 points, along with a team-high 12 goals. Evan Bouchard has added 21 points, and Vasily Podkolzin is fourth on the team with 13 points.
Tristan Jarry had issues in the net last time out for Edmonton, giving up three goals on 29 shots to post a .897 save percentage across 65 minutes before taking the loss in the shootout. Colton Dach led Edmonton with one goal and one assist. Vasily Podkolzin and Isaac Howard both chipped in offensively with one goal each.
Key Injury Report for Edmonton:
- Zach Hyman (Day-to-Day) - Oct 28
- Devon Levi (IR) - Nov 9
- Mattias Ekholm (Out) - Oct 31
- Jason Dickinson (IR) - Oct 28
- Alec Regula (IR-LT) - Nov 21
Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Prediction
Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5
Edmonton has the offensive advantage in this matchup, especially with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl capable of taking over a game at any moment. Calgary will need to remain disciplined defensively because giving Edmonton repeated power-play opportunities could quickly change the outcome. The Flames can compete by establishing a physical presence, getting traffic in front of the net, and limiting Edmonton's speed through the neutral zone. However, the Oilers have multiple ways to create scoring opportunities, and their ability to generate offense off the rush should be a significant advantage. Calgary will have to play nearly mistake-free hockey to keep Edmonton from controlling the pace. Look for the Oilers to create enough high-quality scoring chances to pick up the victory.
Pick: Over 6.5
The offensive talent on Edmonton's roster makes a high-scoring game a realistic possibility Wednesday night. McDavid and Draisaitl can generate scoring opportunities in a hurry, especially if Calgary struggles to keep the puck out of dangerous areas. The Flames should also find opportunities to score, particularly if they can establish pressure in the offensive zone and capitalize on Edmonton's defensive mistakes. Rivalry games between these teams can become physical, and penalties could create additional scoring chances for both sides. Edmonton should do most of the offensive damage, but Calgary has enough weapons to contribute to the total. Expect an aggressive matchup with several goals.