San Jose enters this contest in superior recent form, buoyed by the hot goaltending of Alex Nedeljkovic, while Edmonton is significantly hampered by a high volume of injuries, including key players. Despite Edmonton being favored by oddsmakers, the game is projected to be high-scoring, featuring a marquee matchup between superstars Macklin Celebrini and Connor McDavid.
San Jose is in better recent form, with their goalie Alex Nedeljkovic posting a 5-1 record in January, indicating a strong overall performance. This translates to an estimated 4-1 record over their last 5 games, including a recent 5-2 win against Vancouver. Edmonton has a solid 3-2 record on their current eight-game homestand, but San Jose's overall January performance is superior.
Both teams are significantly impacted by injuries. Edmonton has a high volume of 11 players listed as out or questionable, including key defenseman Mattias Ekholm and starting goalie Tristan Jarry who are questionable, and center Adam Henrique who is out. San Jose is missing 6 players, all listed as out, including their captain Logan Couture for the entire season, along with multiple other forwards and defensemen. Edmonton is slightly more affected due to the higher volume of players and the immediate game-day questionable status of key players.
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Edmonton is favored with a -1.5 spread and a moneyline ranging from -200 to -220. The total is set at 6.5, with the over slightly favored. There is no reported line movement.
San Jose's strong recent form, particularly the exceptional play of goalie Alex Nedeljkovic, gives them a significant edge. Edmonton's extensive injury list, including their starting goaltender and key defensive players, severely weakens their lineup, making them vulnerable despite being the home favorite. The high-scoring projection also plays into San Jose's offensive capabilities.