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Can the Oilers Extend Their Winning Streak at Rogers Place Against the Blues?

As the Edmonton Oilers prepare to host the St. Louis Blues at Rogers Place, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent success on home ice. The upcoming clash, scheduled for February 29th, promises to be an exciting encounter between two formidable NHL teams.


Feb 15, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The Oilers have been showcasing a strong performance lately, particularly in their last game against the Dallas Stars where they secured a victory with a final score of 4-3. Notably, their powerplay unit managed to convert one out of four opportunities and demonstrated resilience by scoring an overtime goal that sealed their win. The team's shooting percentage stood at an impressive 17 percent during this match.


In contrast, during their previous encounter with the St. Louis Blues, the Oilers faced defeat with a scoreline of 6-3 despite putting up a valiant effort and firing off an imposing total of 38 shots on goal. However, they will be looking to leverage their recent momentum and home advantage this time around.


Feb 15, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues left wing Jake Neighbours (63) controls the puck as Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brett Kulak (27) defends during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

One area where Edmonton has excelled is in faceoff wins; they achieved a commendable faceoff win percentage of 61 percent in their dominant victory over Detroit Red Wings with an overwhelming score of 8-4.


The Blues will not make it easy for them though; they've shown offensive prowess as evidenced by scoring six goals from just thirty shots in their last meeting against Edmonton. Their powerplay efficiency was notable too – capitalizing on two out of eight chances.


Feb 15, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) defends the net against St. Louis Blues left wing Jake Neighbours (63) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton fans can expect another high-energy game as both teams bring strong offensive capabilities and tactical play into this matchup at Rogers Place – known for its vibrant atmosphere which could play into the hands' advantage.


Be sure not to miss this thrilling game set for February 29th at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Fans can catch all the action live on TNT (channel 245) or stream it via Max internet service starting from 1:30 AM UTC (February 28th local time).

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