Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93), left, celebrate after his goal against Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers (57) and goaltender Kevin Lankinen, second from right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) AP

EDMONTON -- Connor McDavid scored in his return from a three-game suspension, and the Edmonton Oilers won 4-2 against the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place on Monday.

The Oilers look to win their fourth straight game on Thursday night when they continue their six-game homestand at Rogers Place against the Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings got things rolling on home ice this past week, but now they have to go back on the road for a series of tough games. The Red Wings swept their three-game homestand, beating the Montreal Canadiens,

They put four important points in the bank, but those were some sloppy wins. Such is life when a team hits the dog days of January. It’s just human nature. All teams go through it.

The game at Rogers Place in Edmonton begins at 6:30 p.m. PT. It will be broadcast on KONG. KONG is available for streaming through DirecTV Stream and Fubo, as well as via antenna, cable, and satellite. The game will also be broadcast on the Kraken Hockey Network. Pregame coverage begins at 6 p.m.

Shots on Goal_Seattle 12-8-8_28. Edmonton 12-11-8_31. Power-play opportunities_Seattle 0 of 4; Edmonton 0 of 1. Goalies_Seattle, Daccord 17-12-2 (30 shots-27 saves). Edmonton, Pickard 13-4-0 (28-26).

The Oilers signed University of Alberta Golden Bear goalie Tyler Palmer to an amateur tryout so he could serve as their backup. The last time something like this happened, January 2023, the Oilers had a 7-3 win over Chicago comfortably in hand so they gave Bears goalie Matt Berlin the thrill of a lifetime and put him in the game for the final 2:26.

The Pacific Division is fun this season. A new leader in the Pacific Division has emerged, as the Edmonton Oilers have a 32-15-3 record with 67 points.

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Is Connor McDavid Playing Today? After cross-checking Conor Garland in Vancouver last Saturday, Connor McDavid was suspended by the NHL for three games. Despite being without McDa

The Oilers are heavy home favorites vs. a Kraken team that's looked downright awful in the advanced metrics lately. Our NHL betting picks expect Edmonton to make a statement on Monday night with Connor McDavid returning to the lineup.