The race for the playoffs is intense in the East… but it's just as intense in the West. You only have to look at the standings to get a sense of how competitive it is, after all.
And when I say it's tight, I'm really not kidding: 
Looking at this standings table, one thing becomes clear: the Oilers are not having an exceptional season.
The team has struggled to maintain consistency since the start of the season, and this is a significant problem. Especially since Connor McDavid gave the organization a huge vote of confidence by signing a two-year contract extension at the start of the current campaign…
