5 reasons the Edmonton Oilers are going to lose, and 5 why they won't

5 reasons the Edmonton Oilers are going to lose, and 5 why they won't

After opening the season as an odds-on favourite to win the Stanley Cup, the Edmonton Oilers aren’t going to make it out of the first round of the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers' Goaltending Woes Could Derail Playoff Hopes

This season, the Edmonton Oilers face significant goaltending challenges with Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard. Skinner's disappointing .896 save percentage and a negative Goals Saved Above Average (GSAA) indicate he may struggle to support a playoff run. Pickard's stats are slightly better, but his negative Goals Saved Above Expected (GSAx) underscores the need for improvement. With a weak overall team save percentage, the Oilers' path to succ…