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Losing ways could lead to brighter days

Two old rivals are at it again.

The Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers have had some epic battles over the years, whether it was in the World Hockey Association or the National Hockey League (with Jets 1.0). Those playoff series had fans at their best and most hopeful for a win.

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Auston Matthews is the big prize of the upcoming 2016 NHL entry draft.

Today, fans may be cheering for their respective teams but know it's best if they lose to increase the chances of obtaining the consensus first pick in this summer’s NHL entry draft: Auston Matthews.