Despite the struggles the Edmonton Oilers have had this year, there is just too much talent to let you guard down. Entering Thursday night's showdown at the TD Garden, the first of two meetings 13 days apart, Edmonton began turning the corner and was 6-3-1 in its last 10 games. Boston entered 7-3-0 in their last 10. Something had to give.
Unfortunately for the Black and Gold, it went in favor of the Oilers, who rode their special teams to a win that was frustrating for Boston. Edmonton is a tough team to beat, but when you lose the special teams battle to them, it's nearly impossible to beat them.