Oilers lineup tonight: Edmonton’s projected lineup for game against the Winnipeg Jets

Oilers lineup tonight: Edmonton’s projected lineup for game against the Winnipeg Jets | April 13, 2025

Modified Apr 13, 2025 10:00 GMT

NHL: San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers - Source: Imagn — Looking at the Edmonton Oilers projected lines for tonight's game against the Winnipeg Jets (image credit: IMAGN)

The Edmonton Oilers will face the Winnipeg Jets on the road on Sunday as they look to build on a two-game win streak ahead of the postseason.

The team picked up a big 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Friday, building on a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Blues that pushed the Oilers to 3-2 over their last five.

Meanwhile, Winnipeg is heading into the game fresh off a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, for their second straight win.

With both teams having already clinched playoff spots, fans could be in for a preview of a potential Western Conference matchup.

Edmonton Oilers projected lines

Note: Lines subject to change, * indicates player is questionable.

Forwards

Jeff Skinner - Connor McDavid - Connor Brown
Viktor Arvidsson - Adam Henrique - Corey Perry
Vasily Podkolzin - Mattias Janmark - Kasperi Kapanen
Max Jones - Noah Philp - Trent Frederic*

Defense

Darnell Nurse - Evan Bouchard
Brett Kulak - Troy Stecher
Cam Dineen - Ty Emberson

Goalies

Calvin Pickard
Stuart Skinner

Powerplay

Connor McDavid, Viktor Arvidsson, Jeff Skinner, Evan Bouchard, Kasperi Kapanen
Corey Perry, Adam Henrique, Connor Brown, Darnell Nurse, Vasily Podkolzin

Penalty Kill

Mattias Janmark, Connor Brown, Darnell Nurse, Troy Stecher
Adam Henrique, Kasperi Kapanen, Evan Bouchard, Ty Emberson

Odds for Oilers-Jets, and upcoming games on Edmonton's schedule

Heading into Sunday's clash between the Oilers and the Jets, betting odds are incredibly close given how well both teams have played this season.

On DraftKings, Winnipeg is a -120 favorite while Edmonton is a +100 underdog. On FanDuel, the Jets are -122 favorites and the Oilers are +102 underdogs.

It would take a $122 bet on Winnipeg as the favorite on FanDuel to win $100 while a $100 bet on Edmonton would double with a win.

Given how tight these lines are, don't be surprised to see some movement before the puck drops.

Following Sunday's matchup, the Oilers will head back home to host the LA Kings on Monday, before closing out the 2024-25 regular season with a road game against the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday.

About the author

Evan Bell is a journalist specializing in the NBA and NHL at Sportskeeda, whose love for the game stems from a childhood spent watching the Chicago Bulls. He has been there through their highs and lows, from the Jordan era to the exciting Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah years.

Evan finds the 82-game season and the intensity of playoff basketball exhilarating, and he also revels in the offseason drama. Phil Jackson stands out as his favorite coach, whom he admires for his composed leadership and success in managing dynamic personalities like Dennis Rodman.

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When he's not writing, Evan follows tennis and Greek football, and also plays basketball and tennis.

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