Edmonton Oilers Summary

Connor McDavid's remarkable season has solidified his status as a frontrunner for the Hart Trophy, following a campaign where he scored 48 goals and amassed 138 points. According to Oilers Nation, McDavid recorded at least one point in all of the Oilers' 41 regular-season victories, a feat accomplished only twice before in NHL history.

He also contributed 36 goals and 98 points during those wins, indicating his significant impact on the team's success. As the Oilers prepare for the playoffs, they are making strategic roster updates, focusing on both tangible and intangible needs to succeed against the Anaheim Ducks.

The team has been mindful of their slow starts historically and has shown improvement in recent games, allowing only four first-period goals in their last seven games. Additionally, The Hockey Writers reported that the Oilers are exploring potential trades, eyeing players like Juuse Saros from the Nashville Predators to strengthen their roster for a Stanley Cup push.

However, despite their competitive season, the Oilers, along with other Canadian teams, missed out on prime-time playoff coverage, raising concerns about media scheduling as they gear up for their playoff series.