The Edmonton Oilers are losing ground in the multi-team race for the wild-card playoff spots in the Western Conference as the NHL heads for the all-star break.

A pair of weekend home losses — to the Calgary Flames and the Carolina Hurricanes — saw the Oilers slip a few points behind the pack while their rivals won games.

Opportunities to get at the forefront of the wildcard race: Gone. Lost.

Considering the Oilers changed coaches just two months ago, and considering they’ve won eight of thei

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