At this point, with just a dozen games left in the season, every game is a must-win for the Edmonton Oilers. But their superstars did what they must do against the New York Rangers, helping to manufacture all three goals as the Edmonton won 3-2 in overtime.

A brilliant Leon Draisaitl kill shot off of an equally brilliant Connor McDavid killer feed in overtime was the exclamation mark in a dominant effort from the two Oilers aces, and it made up for the team blowing a two-goal lead in the second and third periods. David Staples and Bruce McCurdy of the Cult of Hockey dig in

The Oilers secondary scoring and lack of puck-moving on defence again haunted the team as they lost 3-2 to the Maple Leafs of Toronto. David Staples and Bruce McCurdy of the Cult of Hockey dig in.

The Edmonton Oilers came out flying like it was 2016-17, playing with speed and flare not seen since the 2017 playoffs. They managed to hold on to a 3-2 lead to beat the Vancouver Canucks, stabbing a knife through Vancouver's playoff hopes while keeping their own marginal hopes alive. David Staples and Bruce McCurdy of The Cult of Hockey dig in.

The Oilers kept alive their slim playoff hopes with a hard fought win over the Buffalo Sabres. Mikko Koskinen, Leon Draisaitl and Darnell Nurse led the way. David Staples and Bruce McCurdy of the Cult of Hockey dig in.

Leon Draisaitl again showed why he's one of the NHL's best players and the Oilers played a stifling defensive game, beating Columbus 4-0 in their best road game of the year. David Staples and Bruce McCurdy of The Cult of Hockey dig in.

Colby Cave. Josh Currie. Sam Gagner. Not big names when it comes to the NHL, but they helped push the Oilers to a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. David Staples and Bruce McCurdy of the Cult of Hockey dig in.

The Toronto Maple Leafs whipped the Edmonton Oilers 6-1, giving Edmonton a lesson in how the modern NHL game is played.And it's not played by slow, slow, slow forwards who lack skill. At least it's not played that way with any success. Yet that's what the Oilers have plentiful supply right now.I t's not a recipe for victory. David Staples and Bruce McCurdy of the Cult of Hockey dig in.

Leon Draisaitl had a whale of a game as the Oilers got one point out of the Nashville game. David Staples and Bruce McCurdy of The Cult of Hockey dig in.

The Edmonton Oilers failed to move out Alex Petrovic, Kyle Brodziak, Alex Chiasson, Milan Lucic, Brandon Manning or anyone else on deadline day. Unhappy face. David Staples and Bruce McCurdy of The Cult of Hockey discuss.

Edmonton played swarming defence, moved the puck well and actually got a favourable call from the referee at a key moment as the Oilers beat the Ducks 2-1. David Staples and Bruce McCurdy dig into the game and all its controversies, including a dirty hit by Corey Perry on Darnell Nurse.