Clash at Prudential Center: Edmonton Oilers to Face New Jersey Devils

As the Edmonton Oilers prepare to take on the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The Oilers have faced a challenging stretch in their last three games, with a noticeable trend of struggles in both offense and defense.

In their most recent game against the Islanders, despite taking an early lead, they couldn't sustain their momentum and ultimately lost with only one goal scored while conceding three. Their goaltending was below expectations with a save percentage of 86 percent. The powerplay opportunities were not capitalized upon either, as they failed to score on four chances.

The previous game saw them facing off against the Florida Panthers at home in Rogers Place. It was a tough night for the Oilers as they were outscored by four goals and managed only one themselves. The team's faceoff win percentage was impressive at 65 percent; however, this did not translate into scoring success. Goaltending again proved problematic with a save percentage of 87 percent.

Looking further back against Tampa Bay Lightning, there were signs of offensive life with four goals scored but defensive lapses allowed seven goals against them. Although they had better control over faceoffs winning 54 percent of them and converting two powerplay opportunities into goals, it wasn't enough to secure victory.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption but also poses significant challenges given these trends. Fans will be looking for improvements in both goaltending performance and capitalizing on scoring chances especially during powerplays.

The match is scheduled for December 22nd at 00:30 AM local time at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or Hulu as part of national coverage offerings.