Power ranking update: Edmonton Oilers maintain strong position
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The Edmonton Oilers are eagerly anticipating Connor McDavid's return following his three-game suspension, while TSN has updated their power rankings in his absence.
According to TSN, the Edmonton Oilers are still the team to beat in the Western Conference, ranking second on our list. The Oilers won two of their three games last week and have the best expected goal differential of any team in the NHL.
When you think of Edmonton, you likely think of offence - the Oilers lead the league in expected goals, offensive zone puck possession, rush chances and high-danger chances.
That said, the Oilers have quietly been a top defensive team this season as well. Edmonton sits second in expected goals against and inner slot shots against while ranking seventh in goals-against average.
-TSN
That said, the Oilers have quietly been a top defensive team this season as well. Edmonton sits second in expected goals against and inner slot shots against while ranking seventh in goals-against average.
-TSN
While the Edmonton Oilers slid one spot down from last week, the #2 position in TSN's power ranking is nothing to scoff at.
Edmonton Oilers captain will be returning to the ice tonight after successfully completing his 3 game suspension, and I fully expect the team to come out firing on cylinders.
With a win tonight, the Edmonton Oilers can boost their record to 32-15-3 and could retake sole position of 1st place in the Pacific Division.
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