Nearing a quarter way into the 2025-26 National Hockey League schedule and the Edmonton Oilers have been struggling to begin the year.
Battling injuries, scoring problems, and goaltending are the main issues plaguing the Oilers right now and in the early parts of this NHL campaign. However, there has been some reason for optimism given the team's play, specifically in their underlying numbers. Even still, recent blown leads have not helped their case when looking across the NHL landscape.
Sportsnet gives Oilers low ranking
Canadian NHL TV rights holders, Sportsnet recently released a power ranking, highlighting new players on teams in tandem with it.