Another Canadian NHL club is looking to secure its place in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, while one of the league`s hottest teams aims to continue their impressive run.
The Edmonton Oilers have the opportunity to clinch a playoff spot and solidify their position in the top three of the Pacific Division. To achieve this, they require a specific outcome from a division rival`s game.
For the Oilers to secure a playoff berth, they must defeat the Anaheim Ducks. Simultaneously, the Calgary Flames need to lose to the San Jose Sharks in regulation time. If both conditions are met, Edmonton will finish no lower than third in the Pacific Division, guaranteeing them a playoff spot.
In the Pacific Division standings, the Vegas Golden Knights currently hold a five-point lead over both the Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings for the top position. A victory against the Ducks would set the stage for a potential fourth consecutive first-round playoff series between the Oilers and the Kings.
The St. Louis Blues are aiming to extend their remarkable streak of wins as they prepare to face the Winnipeg Jets on Monday.
If the Blues manage to defeat the Jets in regulation time, and the Calgary Flames also lose to the Sharks in regulation, St. Louis will secure their return to the playoffs.
The Blues are currently enjoying a franchise-record 12-game winning streak. They are now within striking distance of challenging some of the longest winning streaks in NHL history. The 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins hold the record with 17 consecutive wins in a season, closely followed by the Oilers, who achieved a 16-game winning streak last season.
