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Edmonton Oilers on the Brink of Playoffs, Eyeing Division Title and Postseason Glory

The Edmonton Oilers are poised to secure their spot in the 2026 playoffs, needing just a single point in their final three games. A Winnipeg Jets overtime win or loss would also clinch their seventh consecutive postseason appearance and their first division title in four decades.

Potential first-round opponents include the Vegas Golden Knights, Anaheim Ducks, or Utah Mammoth. A rematch with the Los Angeles Kings, whom they faced in the first round last year, is unlikely.

In last years playoffs, the Oilers faced the Kings after a challenging season marked by injuries to stars like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and a late-season slump. Despite dropping the first two games at home, the Oilers turned the series around with a controversial goalie interference challenge, power-play goals, and clutch defense. They went on to defeat Vegas, Dallas, and reach the Stanley Cup Final, where they fell to Florida.

With playoffs approaching, the Oilers aim to build on their resilience and make a deeper run this year.

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