These next 5 games will will reveal what the Edmonton Oilers are truly made of
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The Edmonton Oilers have been playing elite hockey over the past few games, but this next 5 game stretch will reveal if the Oilers are true Stanley Cup contenders.
The Edmonton Oilers are facing murderers row the next 5 games. With tough opponents like the Tampa Bay Lightning, Minnesota Wild, Las Vegas Golden Knights, Florida Panthers, and the Boston Bruins, fans will get to see what the Oilers are truly made of.
Historically, the Edmonton Oilers play well against tougher opponents, but there's no denying this next stretch will be a huge challenge.
In the next seven days, the Oilers will be facing four clubs with a combined record of 67-30-11 .
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch comments on the challenge ahead
«It's a good challenge for us. We don't look too far ahead. Tampa is a great team, they're going to take all of our attention. We have to be ready for that first and foremost but it's a nice stretch of games before Christmas to see where we're at"
-Kris Knoblauch
-Kris Knoblauch
«Any time you have a lot of tough games it's good to see where you stack up against the league's best,» said head coach Kris Knoblauch. «Right now we're gaining momentum and winning games. Our goaltending has been fantastic and we're winning the special teams battle.»
-Kris Knoblauch
-Kris Knoblauch
Connor McDavid comments on the subtle improvements so far, and the tough stretch ahead
«I like how we're playing,» said Oilers captain Connor McDavid. «Finding ways to score some goals is big. We've been solid defensively. Special teams are starting to go and goalies are making saves. Those are all positives.
-Connor McDavid
-Connor McDavid
«It's a good challenge for us. We don't look too far ahead. Tampa is a great team, they're going to take all of our attention. We have to be ready for that first and foremost but it's a nice stretch of games before Christmas to see where we're at.
-Connor McDavid
-Connor McDavid
Notably, Stuart Skinner has been absolutely lights out for the Edmonton Oilers, posting .921 SV% in his last six starts. 6-2-1 record in his last nine starts.
Indeed, the Edmonton Oilers have been steadily improving, but this next stretch could possibly define the rest of the season.
| POLL | ||
DECEMBRE 9 | 161 ANSWERS These next 5 games will will reveal what the Edmonton Oilers are truly made of Do you think the Edmonton Oilers can defeat their next 5 opponents? | ||
| Yes | 129 | 80.1 % |
| No | 32 | 19.9 % |
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