![]() No one created more quality looks than the Oilers’ power play in the regular season, or had the finishing. ![]() Based on the quality of chances created, Edmonton was actually expected to score more than they did.īut the flashiest part of their offense is the power play. No one measures up to Edmonton’s plus-64 offensive rating.Īt five-on-five in the regular season, the Oilers ranked fifth in their expected goal creation and actual goal scoring. The Golden Knights may have had the clear offensive edge in Round 1, the Oilers are a totally different opponent. The end result is a series that goes at least six games 63 percent of the time. It’s not a lot, but it’s enough to bring this series close to coin-flip territory. If the Oilers were the higher seed their odds would jump three percentage points. That gives Vegas a much-needed boost over a high-octane club. The other thing that tilts the scales back in Vegas’ favor is home ice “advantage.” It hasn’t been much of one in these playoffs with the home team winning just 38 percent of games (18-29 record), but historically the advantage is larger in the playoffs than it is in the regular season. They face an extremely difficult challenge with Edmonton, but it’s one Vegas is well-equipped to face. The Golden Knights, when fully healthy, are a stingy bunch that don’t give up a whole lot. But the reason it’s not a larger edge is because of the defensive differences between both clubs. ![]() Going by Net Rating the Oilers rank comfortably ahead of the Golden Knights thanks to their lethal offense which gives them the edge. The Oilers are favored, but not by a whole lot at just 55 percent. Many expect this series to be a Pacific division epic and that starts with how tight the series projects to be.
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