This isn't quite our team yet, we still have things to work on. Seattle wasn't at their best, they had a long break (five days between games) and we took advantage of that"

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.

The Edmonton Oilers lost a 2-1 overtime matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night at Benchmark International Arena, in what felt like a playoff game.

The Lightning are now 11-7-2 and will travel to play the Washington Capitals at 7 p.m. Saturday at Capital One Arena. A Lightning turnover led to the opening goal, as Leon Draisaitl then fed Trent Frederic for an open shot at the hashmarks.

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is the undisputed best hockey player in the NHL and the world. It’s hard to argue with that statement when McDavid has been the most efficient point producer since entering the league, claiming five scoring titles ...

Leon Draisaitl scored in overtime for the fourth time this playoffs, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final and tie the series, erasing a three-goal deficit and bouncing back from allowing the tying goal in ...

Edmonton Oilers struggle to score vs. Wild, raising concerns about roster construction and lack of emotion. Locked On Oilers podcast analysis.

Jake Guentzel scored 1:43 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers

Everyone around the league already knows who Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy is. When most coaches, players and analysts are asked which goalie th