Edmonton Oilers vs New York Islanders Picks and Prediction for Saturday October 31, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers will head to Elmont, New York, Saturday afternoon for a matchup against the New York Islanders inside UBS Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 PM ET, with coverage available on ESPN+. Edmonton comes into Saturday at 9-2-2 thus far this season and is currently undefeated on the road after winning three of the last five, following a four-goal victory over Calgary in their last outing. The New York Islanders return home Saturday at 7-4-2 on the year after winning three of the last five, including two in a row. Edmonton is a -135 road favorite Saturday afternoon. New York comes in at +114 on the money line, and the total is set at 6.5 goals. Stay in the action with our NHL Picks.
Edmonton tries to stay perfect on the road
The Edmonton Oilers are one of the best offensive teams in the NHL this season, averaging 4.23 goals on 26.1 shots per game. Defensively, Edmonton has done the work, allowing 3.23 goals on 26.8 shots per game, but they gave up 11 total goals during their recent two-game skid. Connor McDavid is leading the Edmonton offense this season with 36 points and 28 assists. Leon Draisaitl is second on the roster with 24 points, and he leads the team with 12 goals. Evan Bouchard is third on the roster with 22 points, and Vasily Podkolzin is fourth on the team with 13 points scored this season.
Tristan Jarry did the work for the Edmonton defense in their last outing, giving up no goals on 24 shots, leading to the win. Mattias Ekholm, Mathieu Joseph, Kasperi Kapanen, and Alex Formenton all chipped in for the Edmonton offense, scoring one goal each.
Key Injury Report for Edmonton:
- Zach Hyman (IR) – Nov 3
- Devon Levi (IR) – Nov 9
- Alec Regula (IR-LT) – Nov 21
- Matt Savoie (IR-LT) – Nov 24
- Frederick Andersen (IR-NR) – Dec 30
New York goes for 3 in a row
The New York offense is averaging three goals on 26.1 shots per game this season. Defensively, New York has been solid enough, allowing 2.62 goals on 26.2 shots per game, but they've allowed only eight goals during their last three wins. Bo Horvat is leading the New York offense this season with 14 points and seven goals. Matthew Schaefer has also scored a team-high 14 points, and he leads New York with 10 assists. Brayden Schenn is second on the roster with nine points scored this season. Simon Holmstrom and Jean-Gabriel Pageau are both tied for third on the team with seven points apiece.
Ilya Sorokin did just enough in the net for New York last time out, giving up three goals on 25 shots to post a .880 save percentage in just over 60 minutes. Matthew Schaefer led the New York offense with two goals and one assist on six shots in just over 30 minutes. Bo Horvat and Adam Pelech both chipped in as well with one goal each.
Key Injury Report for New York:
- Ryan Pulock (Day-to-Day) – Oct 31
- Matias Maccelli (IR) – Nov 17
- Calum Ritchie (IR) – Dec 1
- Alexander Romanov (IR) – Apr 8
- Mathew Barzal (IR-NR) -Nov 7
Edmonton Oilers vs New York Islanders Picks and Prediction
Pick: Edmonton Oilers -135
Edmonton has the offensive weapons necessary to cause problems for New York, especially if the Oilers can establish their speed and create scoring opportunities in transition. Connor McDavid should play a major role in this matchup because of his ability to attack opposing defenders and create quality scoring chances for his teammates. Leon Draisaitl gives Edmonton another dangerous offensive option capable of taking over a game with his scoring ability. New York has been competitive this season and should make things difficult with its defensive structure, but the Islanders could struggle to contain Edmonton's offensive depth for a full 60 minutes. The Oilers should look to push the pace, generate opportunities off the rush, and force New York into uncomfortable defensive situations. Edmonton's offensive firepower should ultimately make the difference in a competitive road victory.
Pick: Over 6.5
This matchup has the potential to produce plenty of offense because Edmonton has been one of the better scoring teams in hockey this season. The Oilers have the ability to generate quality scoring chances in transition, while New York should find opportunities against an Edmonton defense that can be vulnerable when the game opens up. McDavid and Draisaitl give the Oilers multiple dangerous scoring options, and the Islanders will need to remain disciplined to avoid giving up repeated power-play opportunities. New York should also be aggressive offensively on its home ice, especially if Edmonton jumps out to an early lead. Both teams have enough talent to create scoring chances throughout the afternoon. Look for Edmonton to lead the way offensively while New York contributes enough scoring to push this matchup over the total.