Five Oilers to watch after an impactful homestand ahead of another road trip

The Edmonton Oilers went 3-1-1 on their recent five-game homestand. After their last win against the Detroit Red Wings, fans were waking up on Friday feeling good about the 4-1 victory and the upcoming road trip… but then, bam! Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a second-round draft pick were traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, with Tristan Jarry as the main piece coming back to the Oilers.It was a trade that shocked Oil Country, and rightfully so, putting even the best homestand performances on the back burner. But we’re here to get you back on track. As shocking as the trade was, below we highlight some of the impactful performances from a few Oilers on the homestand, setting the stage for the upcoming five-game road trip.

Connor McDavid Tapped Into His Shooter’s Mentality on the Homestand — Will It Continue?

Raise your hand if you’ve ever yelled at your TV or even in person at Rogers Place for Connor McDavid to shoot… the… puck. Now, please take a moment to feel a little guilty for telling the best player in the world how to do his job. But I get it, we’ve all been there. There are times the Oilers’ captain passes up chances in prime scoring........

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