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It also was a matchup of teams heading in different directions. The win moved the Oilers two points ahead of the Golden Knights for second place in the Pacific Division. Edmonton made the Stanley Cup Final each of the past two years despite finishing second in the division in 2024 and third last season.
Edmonton Oilers face challenge as Leon Draisaitl injury sidelines star ahead of key stretch.
Zach Hyman is quietly delivering one of the most efficient scoring seasons in the NHL, placing himself alongside elite names like Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon. The Edmonton Oilers forward, signed to a $38.
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Oilers’ 4 Biggest Remaining Games of 2025-26 Season
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers now have just 10 games remaining on their 2025-26 regular season schedule, and they remain in a tight battle for playoff berths.
There’s plenty left to be decided in the Pacific Division with three weeks to play. The Ducks lead the way with a 40-27-4 record, five points up on Edmonton and six points ahead of Vegas, with one game in hand on both teams.
For most of the regular season, the Edmonton Oilers have been a maddening contradiction with porous defence and a penalty kill that had seen much better.
Stop what you’re doing. Cancel your plans. The Edmonton Oilers have gone undefeated on a road trip this season.