The Edmonton Oilers are hitting the road for a five-game swing through the Metropolitan and Atlantic Divisions, just days after opening the season at home. With a lineup still settling in after training camp, the early road trip presents questions that are yet to be answered. Who will anchor the top line alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl? How much playing time will backup goalie Calvin Pickard see? Most importantly, can the Oilers keep winning and avoid another early-season slump?
After splitting their first two games, Edmonton sits at 1-0-1—a far better start than last season’s 0-3 or the 0-2 beginning the year before. While the sample size is small, the team is eager to turn early momentum into a strong foundation. After all, consecutive Stanley Cup final appearances have shown that slow starts can be costly.
Oilers aim for fast start on challenging five-game road trip
Reigning league-leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl stressed the importance of early-season wins following a 3-1 victory over Vancouver. “You can build a lot of momentum and you can build a lot of confidence within your group if you get off to a good start,” he said. “You see it with a lot of teams, they get off to a really good start and then they just kind of carry it the rest of the way and they’re a playoff team. So, just give ourselves a better chance at that, and I think we’ll be good enough.”
Edmonton’s goal is simple: translate early victories into consistent performance that can sustain them through the Pacific Division grind. Every win now, however small it may seem, can add up later in the season. After narrowly losing back-to-back Stanley Cup finals, the Oilers understand the value of momentum, confidence, and even the smallest margins.
Building momentum toward a Cup
Head coach Kris Knoblauch emphasized the team’s refreshed mindset heading into this season. “We’ve moved on from the previous season and playoffs, whatever happened,” he said. “Obviously, there’s still disappointment. But guys had done it once before, and (there is) no more feeling sore for ourselves. Let’s get to work. The attitude right from Day 1 has been upbeat, energetic.”
While no one expects Edmonton to go 5-0 against the New York teams, New Jersey, Detroit, and Ottawa, the early road trip sets the tone. For a team that lost one Stanley Cup final by two goals and the next by two games, starting strong is more than symbolic—it’s essential. Every shift, every goal, and every win can contribute to a season-long push for the ultimate prize: bringing the Stanley Cup back to Edmonton.
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After splitting their first two games, Edmonton sits at 1-0-1—a far better start than last season’s 0-3 or the 0-2 beginning the year before. While the sample size is small, the team is eager to turn early momentum into a strong foundation. After all, consecutive Stanley Cup final appearances have shown that slow starts can be costly.
Oilers aim for fast start on challenging five-game road trip
Reigning league-leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl stressed the importance of early-season wins following a 3-1 victory over Vancouver. “You can build a lot of momentum and you can build a lot of confidence within your group if you get off to a good start,” he said. “You see it with a lot of teams, they get off to a really good start and then they just kind of carry it the rest of the way and they’re a playoff team. So, just give ourselves a better chance at that, and I think we’ll be good enough.”
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Edmonton’s goal is simple: translate early victories into consistent performance that can sustain them through the Pacific Division grind. Every win now, however small it may seem, can add up later in the season. After narrowly losing back-to-back Stanley Cup finals, the Oilers understand the value of momentum, confidence, and even the smallest margins.
Building momentum toward a Cup
Head coach Kris Knoblauch emphasized the team’s refreshed mindset heading into this season. “We’ve moved on from the previous season and playoffs, whatever happened,” he said. “Obviously, there’s still disappointment. But guys had done it once before, and (there is) no more feeling sore for ourselves. Let’s get to work. The attitude right from Day 1 has been upbeat, energetic.”
While no one expects Edmonton to go 5-0 against the New York teams, New Jersey, Detroit, and Ottawa, the early road trip sets the tone. For a team that lost one Stanley Cup final by two goals and the next by two games, starting strong is more than symbolic—it’s essential. Every shift, every goal, and every win can contribute to a season-long push for the ultimate prize: bringing the Stanley Cup back to Edmonton.
Also Read: Lane Hutson contract details: How much the Canadiens’ young star will earn from his massive new deal
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