GDB 31.0: Don’t Let Up (7pm MT, SNW)Photo credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY SportsBe sure to check out the latest Oilers game day odds from NHL lines site BetwayThe Edmonton Oilers started the season 7-3, but then slumped to 3-7 in their next 10, before rebounding with a 7-3 record over the past 10 games. Some might not be great on special teams, or don’t have elite 5×5 scoring, but outside of the rare outlier, 5×5 goals against is the one stat that winning teams have in common. Advertisement Ad Advertisement AdThe Oilers’ penalty kill hasn’t found success at any point this season. Advertisement Ad Advertisement AdThe middle 10-game sequence for the Oilers was quite an outlier to the other 58 games since Jay Woodcroft arrived. Advertisement Ad Advertisement AdYou’d think their offence will improve at some point, but the Oilers need to ensure they don’t give them too many chances to gain offensive confidence tonight.
