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.

This article was originally published on causewaycrowd.com as 1 NHL record the Bruins could lose in 2026.

Connor Zary scored at 1:53 of overtime to give the Calgary Flames a 2-1 victory over Boston, sending the Bruins to their sixth straight loss.

NHL leaders calendar year 2025 Points: MacKinnon (121), Kucherov (116), McDavid (115) Goals: M. Geekie (50), MacKinnon (50), J. Robertson (49) Wins: Vasilevskiy (36), Oettinger (35), Vejmelka (34) Standings points: Colorado (121), Dallas (118), Tampa (107)

There will come a time during the Olympics when Canada needs a goal. It may be at that moment when they regret leaving Geekie at home.

The Edmonton Oilers will host the Boston Bruins on New Year's Eve to close 2025 and the most challenging chapter of their season, giving way to a heavy home schedule in January and early February that will include 12 of their next 18 games at Rogers Place before the start of the NHL's Olympic break.

Mattias Samuelsson had a goal and two assists as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 for their eighth straight victory.

The Boston Bruins social media team is apparently prioritizing keeping up to date with Happy Gilmore star Adam Sandler over the rest of the NHL.

Nazem Kadri leads the Flames with 31 points (eight goals, 23 assists) through 38 games this year. The 35-year-old forward has been centering the first line between Sharangovich and Joel Farabee. Matt Coronato and Coleman are tied for the most goals on Calgary with 11 each.

See an updated list of injuries, with active and inactive players for the Edmonton Oilers vs. Boston Bruins NHL Dec. 31 game.