The Boston Bruins snapped their six-game losing streak in their final contest in 2025, as they defeated the Edmonton Oilers by a 6-2 final score. This win was certainly needed for the Bruins, as they are trying to stay in the Eastern Conference's tight playoff race.

Swayman closed the door on the Oilers and closed the book on 2025 with his best performance of the season. He stopped 34 shots to back the Bruins to a 6-2 win over Connor McDavid and the Oilers Wednesday night at Rogers Place. David Pastrnak scored twice in the win, which snapped Boston’s six-game skid and boosted its record to 21-18-2.

Bouchard has the most points (37) of all Edmonton defensemen. The 26-year-old blueliner is skating on the first pair with Mattias Ekholm, and is averaging 24:16 of total ice time per night. Bouchard has seven goals in 40 games, which leads the Oilers' defensemen, too.

My Bruins vs. Oilers predictions and NHL picks expect a convincing win from Edmonton with superstar Connor McDavid taking center stage tonight. The Edmonton Oilers are trending in the right direction with an active 9-3-1 stretch that has positioned them atop the Pacific Division, and they’re also up to 10-3-3 on home ice for the campaign.

Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 24 goals and 45 assists. Leon Draisaitl has been hot lately, contributing three goals and 15 assists over the past 10 games.

The Pacific Division-leading Edmonton Oilers (20-14-6, 46 points) open a three-game homestand on New Year’s Eve with three wins in their last four games as they host the streaky Boston Bruins (20-18-2,

The Bruins will try to slow down Connor McDavid while putting a few pucks in the net themselves as they try to halt a six-game losing streak.

Though the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers have played relatively well this season, the need for both to rebound from defeats to close out 2025 is a top priority.

As the calendar flips to 2026 on the East Coast, the Boston Bruins find themselves in Edmonton, Alberta, as the Edmonton Oilers host a New Year's Party for the Bruins.