Last year, the Oilers' secondary scoring was huge in their run through the Western Conference. This year, they don't have any non-McDavid/Draisaitl forwards over 60 points. Jeff Skinner has been a disastrous fit, and trade deadline acquisition Trent Frederic has only played one game. Those players will have to shine for the Oilers to win the West.

The Oilers have several injured players coming back, and the healthy scratches in the postseason may surprise some. The need for speed, physical play and checking may lead Knoblauch to fade trusted regular-season contributors for the playoffs.

They have a chance to do just that on Friday night. If the Oilers get at least one point against the San Jose Sharks, they will clinch a playoff berth for the sixth consecutive se

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid discussed his return from injury in the team's 4-3 win over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday.

The Edmonton Oilers inched ever so closer to a playoff spot Wednesday, with a thrilling last-minute, 4-3 triumph over the St. Louis Blues.