The Edmonton Oilers salvaged the final game of their road trip, but are they suddenly being labeled boring despite solid goaltending and defensive structure? Brenden breaks down what’s working for the Oilers as their top scorers slowly thaw out and depth players keep them afloat. Around the league, Ottawa’s shorthanded lineup is showing fight, the Islanders make a surprising goaltending coach change and Matthew Schaefer’s breakout season continues to turn heads. Plus, updates on RFA extension talks for Necas, Kempe and Panarin, and what’s brewing in Montreal with Matheson and Laine. Who’s fool’s gold in the standings right now — and which hot start has real staying power? All that and more in this week’s NHL roundup with our Insider David Pagnotta.

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