NHL: Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers odds, picks, and predictions

The Dallas Stars (43-28-5) take on the Edmonton Oilers (44-26-6) at Rogers Place on Wednesday. The puck will drop at 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Dallas is coming off a 6-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Monday, and they are struggling to put together a winning streak. They've won five of their last ten games, and they're four points clear of the Vegas Golden Knights and Vancouver Canucks for the final playoff place and the right to meet the Colorado Avalanche.

Edmonton has won eight of ten games in a row, including two 4-0 victories over the Golden Knights and Nashville Predators. They are two points ahead of the Los Angeles Kings in the Pacific Division standings. As a result, this game will be crucial for both teams. C Connor McDavid has scored zero goals and added two assists in his last four games.

Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers projected goalies

Mike Smith (27-14-1, 2.56 GAA,.913 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jake Oettinger (27-14-1, 2.56 GAA,.913 SV%, 1 SO) (13-9-2, 2.91 GAA, .911 SV percent , 2 SO). After being removed from his start against the Canucks on Monday after surrendering four goals in 30 minutes of play, the 23-year-old Oettinger will be grinding his skates to get back on the ice. In April, he's 3-3-0 with a 3.11 GAA.890 SV%, which is slightly higher than the rest of his incredible season. This season, he's 2-0 against Edmonton with a 2.00 GAA. In a 5-3 victory over them on March 22, he made 22 of 25 saves.

Smith is coming off back-to-back shutouts over the Golden Knights and the Predators. In April, he's 6-0 with a 1.49 GAA, including a 5-goal outing against the St. Louis Blues. The 40-year-old is hitting his stride at the perfect time.

Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction: Stars 3, Oilers 2