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Oilers’ power play is back to terrorizing the Western Conference

Edmonton has scored on more than a third of its power-play chances over the last month, a pace no team can match.

Oilers’ power play is back to terrorizing the Western Conference

Edmonton’s top unit has found its rhythm again, and penalty killers across the West are paying the price.

Key takeaways

  • Power-play goal in nine straight games
  • Conversion rate above 35% over the last month
  • Top unit unchanged since October

What happened

The Oilers converted 11 of their last 30 power-play opportunities and have scored with the man advantage in nine straight games.

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By the numbers

Metric Value Change
Power-play % 36.7 +8.1
Penalty kill % 81.2 +1.4
Goals per game 3.6 +0.4

Why it matters

Special teams often decide playoff series, and Edmonton’s power play gives it a weapon few opponents can neutralize.

Edmonton has scored on more than a third of its power-play chances over the last month, a pace no team can match.

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What to watch next

  • Five-on-five scoring depth
  • Goaltending consistency
  • Discipline against physical opponents
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