Oilers' Playoff Hopes Hinge on March Surge

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NHL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Edmonton Oilers usually heat up in March for a late season push, but this 2025-26 NHL campaign looks different. They've managed just one three-game winning streak all year, leaving fans questioning if they can string wins together for the playoffs. Goaltending has been the big issue, with General Manager Stan Bowman shaking up the roster. He signed Conor Ingram as a steady option and traded for Tristan Jerry, but Ingram has taken over as starter while Jerry falters. Calvin Pickard could return as back up soon from the minors. Recently, the team show promise with four two wins over Vegas and four three over Colorado, sparking hopes of a turnaround. But losses like 7-2 to Dallas and 3-2 in overtime to St. Louis quickly dimmed that optimism. With five weeks and fifteen games left, the Oilers sit two points behind the first place Anaheim Ducks and one back of the Vegas Golden Knights in the Pacific Division.

1:04New additions like Jason Dickinson and Conor Murphy, plus players stepping up after the Olympic break, offer some hope. The focus now is tightening defense and fixing goals ending for consistency. Coach Chris Noblowke must balance ice time for stars, like Conor McDavid and Leon Drizidal, while Bowman manages the cap. A division title since 1987 is possible if they start winning now. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, LinkedIn the description. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones, bill for comfort and sound, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com