The Edmonton Oilers cracked the top five in NHL.com’s latest power rankings. The club landed in the fourth spot amid uncertainty regarding the apparent holes in their lineup.
The Florida Panthers, unsurprisingly, topped the list, with the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars taking up the second and third spots, respectively.
Despite the Oilers seeming weaknesses, the fact that the team boasts Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid makes it a legit Stanley Cup contender.
The biggest cloud hovering over the Oilers is not the goaltending situation. It’s Connor McDavid’s contract extension.