Oh, snap! The Edmonton Oilers are tearing up the ice, blazing through the NHL with a victory hot streak that’s torching the record books. Let’s break it down: these hockey virtuosos have snagged their thirteenth win in a row, squashing the Calgary Flames 3-1 in the oh-so-dramatic Battle of Alberta. Talk about provincial pride!
But wait, there’s more! They didn’t just win; they made history, baby! The Oilers have now outdone the Canadian benchmark previously clinched by the 1967-68 Montreal Canadiens. Edmonton’s current winning rampage? It’s tied for the seventh-longest in the grand annals of league history and it’s unprecedented for any team in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins are comfortably perched atop the throne with their untouchable record of seventeen consecutive wins.
Not too long ago, the Oilers shattered their own franchise record with a tenth straight win. Since Coach Kris Knoblauch waltzed in to replace Jay Woodcroft on November 12th, the Oilers have been virtually unstoppable with a jaw-dropping 23-6-0 record. Is there something magical in Knoblauch’s playbook, or what?
During the triumph over Calgary, Ryan McLeod and Sam Gagner lit the lamp before Zach Hyman decided it was time to chill and sealed the deal with an empty-net goal. Let’s give a holler to the goalie Stuart Skinner! That man turned away 26 shots like a bouncer rejects underage club-goers, holding firm with an impressive record of 18-4-0 and a shiny .920 save percentage since the Oilers got a fresh coach.
Now, the Oilers are only six points away from snatching the second spot in the Pacific Division from the Vegas Golden Knights, and they’re armed with four games in hand. Sin City better watch out!
The Edmonton crew’s next shot at extending their mind-blowing streak? That’s happening Tuesday when they face off against the 28th-place Columbus Blue Jackets. Let’s just say the odds are juicier than a steak at a Canuck barbecue.
Remember folks, you heard it here—and don’t you forget it—because everything’s more fun when you add a pinch of snark. Keep your eyes peeled on the Oilers; they’re making the Great White North proud! 🏒