For a team that’s endured starts that have ranged from poor to downright awful over the last two campaigns, the way they’ve gotten out of the gates is a welcome change. Allowing just a single goal against over the last two contests is outstanding, too.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders take on the Edmonton Oilers after losing three games in a row. New York went 35-35-12 overall and 19-17-5 in home games a season ago. The Islanders scored 222 total goals last season (2.7 per game on 29.4 shots per game).

The Edmonton Oilers could execute a trade that could be the final piece they need to get Connor McDavid his first Stanley Cup.

Two games is a tiny sample size, but the Oilers have started to answer some questions from the beginning of camp.

The Edmonton Oilers are missing a few key pieces to start the new season as guys are trying to get back to 100% for another potential extra long season.

Stuart Skinner, who authored a shutout Tuesday, and Calvin Pickard have combined to stop 44 of 45 shots in two games since the Oilers squandered a three-goal lead in a season-opening 4-3 shootout loss to the Calgary Flames on Oct. 8.

The Edmonton Oilers are on a two-game winning streak, but they aren't satisfied with how their forward lines have been deployed.

With Zach Hyman out of the lineup for a while, Edmonton Oilers fans are left wondering who could step up alongside Connor McDavid. Playing with McDavid isn’t just about skill—it’s about anticipation,