My Bruins vs. Oilers predictions and NHL picks expect a convincing win from Edmonton with superstar Connor McDavid taking center stage tonight. The Edmonton Oilers are trending in the right direction with an active 9-3-1 stretch that has positioned them atop the Pacific Division, and they’re also up to 10-3-3 on home ice for the campaign.

Since trading Stuart Skinner, Edmonton has received excellent goaltending, no matter who’s in net. I prefer five-on-five save percentage in evaluating goalies, as it’s a level playing field and is the largest game state. Here’s a look at five-on-five save percentages in the nine games.

Calvin Pickard makes a season-high 41 saves in his hometown while Max Jones & Jack Roslovic each provide depth goals for the Oilers in a 3-1 victory over the Jets on Monday at Canada Life Centre

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets will try to end their five-game skid when they play the Edmonton Oilers. Winnipeg has a 15-17-4 record overall and an 8-7-2 record in home games. The Jets have a -5 scoring differential, with 105 total goals scored and 110 allowed.

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins, on a six-game losing streak, play the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton has a 10-3-3 record in home games and a 20-14-6 record overall. The Oilers have scored 135 total goals (3.4 per game) to rank third in league play.

Connor McDavid extends his point streak to 12 games as the Oilers fall to a 3-2 defeat to the Flames in the Battle of Alberta rematch at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday night

And that means a lot coming from the Edmonton Oilers captain, who just put together one of the best individual months an NHL player has ever had, carrying a point streak of 13-games and 33-points (13 goals, 20 assists) into the final game of the 2025 calendar on Wednesday at Rogers Place against the Boston Bruins.

During the Penguins' Dec. 30 contest against the Carolina Hurricanes, Skinner stepped up in a major way. The Edmonton, Alberta native stopped 27 out of 28 shots he faced against the Hurricanes, which equates to a .964 save percentage. With this strong performance, Skinner also picked up his first win as a member of the Penguins.

December is a pivotal month in the NHL. While the midpoint of the schedule hasn’t quite arrived, there have been more than enough games for teams to get a sense of their strengths and weaknesses, and potential for success moving forward.

The return of back-to-back Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck hasn’t helped the Winnipeg Jets right the ship, as he sports an active 1-5 record with a run-of-the-mill .893 save percentage.

Mangiapane’s fourth-line usage and minus-16 rating have opened the door for prospects Isaac Howard and Quinn Hutson, who are excelling in the AHL's Bakersfield. Howard has 20 points in 15 AHL games, while Hutson has 30 in 25 contests through Monday.