Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Prediction for Monday October 26, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings will continue their road trip Monday night with a matchup against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The game is scheduled to begin at 9:30 PM ET and will be available on ESPN+. Detroit comes into this matchup with a 4-4-3 record following an inconsistent start to the season, while Edmonton enters at 8-2-1 overall. Edmonton is a -185 home favorite. Detroit is a big +154, and the total is set at 6.5. For more NHL news, see our NHL Picks.
Detroit looks to get above .500
The Detroit Red Wings offense has been a bottom feeder in the NHL this season, averaging just 2.55 goals and 29.8 shots. Defensively, Detroit has been strong enough, allowing 2.91 goals and 25.5 shots, but they've given up four goals in each of their last two losses. Alex DeBrincat is leading Detroit this season with 12 points, six goals, and six assists. Lucas Raymond is second on the roster with 9 points scored this season. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Viktor Arvidsson are both tied for third on the team with eight points each.
John Gibson struggled in the net for Detroit last time out, giving up four goals on 25 shots to post an .840 save percentage in 60 minutes. Andrew Copp was the only life of the Detroit offense in their last outing with one goal on five shots in just over 14.5 minutes.
Key Injury Report for Detroit:
- Daniel Tarasov (Day-To-Day) - Oct 26
- Simon Edvinsson (IR-NR) - Oct 31
- Mason Appleton (IR) - Oct 29
- Marco asper (IR) - Oct 29
Edmonton tries to stay hot
Offensively, Edmonton is one of the better teams in the NHL, averaging 4.36 goals on 25.5 shots per game. Defensively, Edmonton has done the job, allowing 3.55 goals on 27 shots per game, but they've given up 11 goals across their last two losses. Connor McDavid is leading Edmonton this season with 33 points and 25 assists. Leon Draisaitl is second on the team with 23 points, and he leads the way with twelve goals. Evan Bouchard is third on the team with 21 points scored this season.
Tristan Jarry was off his game last time out, giving up six goals on 30 shots to post an .833 save percentage in just under 60 minutes. Leon Draisaitl was the scoring for Edmonton in their last outing with two goals on seven shots in just under 21 minutes.
Key Injury Report for Edmonton:
- Devon Levi (IR) - Nov 9
- Mattias Ekholm (Out) - October 31
- Jason Dickinson (IR) - Oct 28
- Alex Regula (IR-LT) - Nov 21
- Matt Savoie (IR-LT) - Nov 24
Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Prediction
Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5
Edmonton should have the offensive advantage Monday night against a Detroit team that has struggled to consistently put goals on the board. The Oilers are averaging more than four goals per game and have been extremely dangerous when Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are able to create scoring opportunities in open ice. Detroit has enough defensive talent to remain competitive, but the Red Wings will have difficulty containing Edmonton's speed and offensive movement for three periods. The Oilers should also benefit from facing a Detroit penalty kill that has struggled throughout the season, giving Edmonton additional opportunities to capitalize with the man advantage. With Detroit nearing the end of a lengthy road trip, look for Edmonton to dictate the tempo and use its offensive depth to secure another home victory.
Pick: Over 6.5
Goals should come frequently Monday night as Edmonton brings one of the league's most explosive offenses into a matchup against a Detroit team that has experienced defensive inconsistencies. The Oilers have averaged more than four goals per game and should create numerous scoring opportunities against a Red Wings penalty kill that has allowed opponents to capitalize far too often. Detroit has also struggled to consistently finish its offensive chances, but Edmonton has allowed three goals per game and has experienced defensive breakdowns of its own. The Red Wings should find opportunities to generate offense, particularly if Edmonton becomes overly aggressive pushing forward. With both teams capable of exploiting defensive mistakes and creating power-play opportunities, expect an aggressive offensive matchup that produces at least seven combined goals.