So the Edmonton Oilers are finally off to what coaches call a “good trip.” And the hockey city with the team that has equalled an NHL record 10 consecutive seasons out of the playoffs is getting giddy. The Oilers are out of the gate at 6-1.
“Can they hold on to this lead?” Oilers’ 630 CHED colour commentator Bob Stauffer asked your correspondent in the second period intermission after
Benoit Pouliot, of all players, staked the team to a 2-0 advantage over last year¹s President Trophy-winning Washington Capitals.
“They’ll hold it,” was the reply.
“You¹re right,” he said.