The Oilers Suddenly Have Everything They Could Want
Photo: David Zalubowski (AP) Thank the lord, the Edmonton Oilers are fun again. What was once a rudderless team that not even Connor McDavid could keep afloat is on a roll since the arrival of new head coach Ken Hitchcock, who was brought in after 20 mediocre games this season. Under Hitchcock, the Oilers are 8-2-1, riding a four-game win streak, and suddenly look threatening near the top of the Pacific Division. On Tuesday night, the team beat up on the Colorado Avalanche 6-4—a scoreline that flatters the Avs, who scored twice in the meaningless final minutes—and showcased the full...
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