The set-up: Edmonton's played one game and it lost 5-2 in New Jersey. The Oilers got off to a terrible start last season and they'll be risking life and limb today to try and get back to .500. Boston opened with a 7-0 loss to the Capitals, but it's since reeled off back-to-back victories. With a game at home against rival Detroit on Saturday, I think the home side could be caught "looking past" its lowly non-conference opponent.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Edmonton is 7-2 in its last nine when playing a road game after having two or more nights off. Play on the Oilers on the "puck line."