The Oilers enter Wednesday night as the joint-favorite to win the Stanley Cup, and rightly so. Connor McDavid and company have rebounded from a treacherous 2-9-1 start to a 39-21-3 record, good for 2nd in the Pacific Division.
The Capitals (30-24-9) are three points out of the Wild Card in the Eastern Conference.
In Canada, Capitals vs. Oilers will be broadcast live on SN1, SNW and TVA Sports, with streaming available on Sportsnet+ and the TVA app.
In the United States, Capitals vs. Oilers will be broadcast nationally on TNT and truTV, with streaming available on MAX.
Capitals vs. Oilers will begin at 10 PM ET / 8 PM MT on Wednesday, March 13 from the Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom - out, Tom Wilson - day-to-day (upper body), Martin Fehervary - out, Nic Dowd - out
Oilers: N/A
Since starting 2-9-1, the Oilers have the best record in the NHL at 37-12-2.
The Oilers have the 5th best PP% at home this season (25.7%).
The Oilers take the most shots per game (35.6) at home this season.
The Capitals have scored 79 goals in away games this season, the third fewest in the NHL.
The Capitals have the fourth worst goals per game in away games this season (2.55).