Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche NHL Predictions
2022-05-31 • Ball Arena
Colorado Avalanche 8 - 6 Edmonton Oilers
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
COL: 53.8%
EDM: 46.2%
Expected Goals
COL: 3.20
EDM: 3.00
Total Goals
Median: 6.6
Over 5.5: 73%
Over 6.5: 55%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
COL
D. Kuemper
EDM
M. Smith
| Stat | COL | EDM |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | — | — |
| Last 5 SV% | — | — |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | — | — |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Goalie Game Metrics
| Team | Goalie | SA | Saves | GA | SV% | xGA | HD Faced | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL | D. Kuemper | 37 | 31 | 6 | 83.8% | 3.50 | 3 | -2.50 |
| EDM | M. Smith | 47 | 39 | 8 | 83.0% | 4.02 | 1 | -3.98 |
SA uses shots on goal plus goals. xGA, high-danger faced, and GSAx use modeled scoring attempts against. GSAx is xGA minus goals against.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 42% • COL at home vs EDM: 5-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | EDM 1 - 2 COL | COL | COL |
| 2026-03-10 | COL 3 - 4 EDM | EDM | COL |
| 2025-11-08 | EDM 1 - 9 COL | COL | COL |
| 2025-02-07 | EDM 4 - 5 COL | COL | EDM |
| 2025-01-16 | COL 3 - 4 EDM | EDM | COL |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COL | 22 | 0 | 1.21 |
| 1 | EDM | 12 | 1 | 0.86 |
| 2 | COL | 21 | 0 | 1.36 |
| 2 | EDM | 22 | 0 | 1.21 |
| 3 | COL | 20 | 1 | 1.44 |
| 3 | EDM | 17 | 2 | 1.43 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 53.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 14.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Colorado Avalanche 8 - 6 Edmonton Oilers
Expected: 3.2 - 3.0
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