The Edmonton Oilers are coming off a big win against the Utah Mammoth on Saturday night. After a couple of days of rest and recovery, they face a slew of different types of opponents this week. The Oilers only have one regulation loss this season. Should that remain true by week’s end, then this team is back to being a true contender.
Their upcoming schedule could get interesting.
- Tuesday, Oct. 20th – 7pm Minnesota Wild @ Edmonton
- Thursday, Oct. 22nd – 7pm Carolina Hurricanes @ Edmonton
- Saturday, Oct. 24th – 5pm Toronto Maple Leafs @ Edmonton
Oilers Look to Tame the Wild on Tuesday
The Oilers were winless against the Wild last season, suffering several lopsided defeats. Connor McDavid and company will look to exact revenge, building on their strong start against the Mammoth. Edmonton sits ahead of Minnesota in the Western Conference standings, but the Wild have already taken down quality opponents like Vegas and Florida.
Minnesota boasts firepower in Kirill Kaprizov and Norris Trophy nominee Quinn Hughes, but Edmonton counters with league-leading performances from Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard. Goaltending could ultimately decide the matchup, with the Oilers finding unexpected strength between the pipes.
Edmonton Gets Cup Champs and Lottery Winners
The defending Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes are next up for the Oilers. Both franchises have followed similar paths since 2006, but Carolina has two Stanley Cups. It’s an early measuring stick, and a close game would signal the Oilers are legitimate contenders.
The Leafs visit Edmonton on Saturday for Hockey Night in Canada. Toronto brings plenty of offensive firepower with the likes of Auston Matthews and William Nylander. New first overall pick Gavin McKenna will face McDavid for the first time. The Oilers will look to avoid another high-scoring shootout and rely on a disciplined, defensive approach to secure the win.
