Preview: Senators at Oilers EDMONTON, Alberta (Interstat) — Two teams hovering near the .500 mark will meet Tuesday night when the Ottawa Senators visit the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place. Both clubs enter with identical 29-win records, though the Senators sit at 29-30 and the Oilers at 29-32 across all competitions. The matchup represents a critical opportunity for either squad to gain traction in the playoff chase as the NHL season moves into March. Ottawa arrives following a decisive 5-2 road victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Center Dylan Cozens was instrumental in that win, scoring two goals and adding an assist. He has been a focal point of the Senators’ offense, recording five points in his last five games. Edmonton looks to rebound from a tough 5-4 loss at San Jose on Saturday, despite a three-point night from defenseman Evan Bouchard. Bouchard has been a consistent offensive force from the blue line, tallying two goals and six assists over his last five contests. The Oilers won the previous meeting this season, a 3-2 overtime victory in Ottawa on Oct. 21, 2025. Ottawa’s recent form has been uneven, with a 3-2-1 record in its last six games. Edmonton has struggled for consistency, going 2-4-0 in its last six outings, including a high-scoring 8-1 win over Los Angeles followed by consecutive one-goal losses. Special teams and secondary scoring will likely be decisive. The Senators will aim to leverage Cozens’ recent hot streak and carry over momentum from their win in Toronto. The Oilers will rely on Bouchard’s dynamic playmaking and seek more defensive stability in front of their goaltenders. Following this game, Ottawa continues a four-game Western Canada road trip in Calgary on Thursday. Edmonton begins a three-game homestand, hosting Carolina on Friday.