Yesterday we looked that the Eastern Conference, today we look at the top of the standings in the Western Conference. These teams could face some issues that may cause them to drop if not addressed.
* Written before the Avs update Mikko Rantanen’s injury *
By Lyle Richardson, Featurd
On Monday, we examined the early issues for the NHL's top-five Eastern Conference teams. Today, we turn our focus to the Western Conference.
As in the East, several clubs are off to better-than-expected starts. After missing the playoffs over the last two seasons, the Edmonton Oilers are jockeying with the Colorado Avalanche for first place in the Conference.