Oilers host the Penguins after McDavid’s 2-goal game

Pittsburgh Penguins (3-4-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (2-4-1, in the Pacific Division)

Edmonton, Alberta; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Connor McDavid scored two goals in the Oilers’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Edmonton is 2-4-1 overall and 1-3-1 in home games. The Oilers have a -13 scoring differential, with 14 total goals scored and 27 allowed.

Pittsburgh is 3-4-1 overall and 2-2-1 in road games. The Penguins have given up 34 goals while scoring 27 for a -7 scoring differential.

Friday’s game is the first time these teams square off this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: McDavid has scored three goals with five assists for the Oilers. Vasily Podkolzin has over the last 10 games.

Sidney Crosby has one goal and six assists for the Penguins. Joel Blomqvist has over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Oilers: 2-4-1, averaging 1.4 goals, 2.2 assists, 2.5 penalties and 6.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

Penguins: 3-4-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.3 assists, 2.7 penalties and 5.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.

INJURIES: Oilers: None listed.

Penguins: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.