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Edmonton Oilers fans are demonstrating their support and joy for the team’s playoff success in various creative ways. They are attending games or watch parties dressed in Oilers jerseys, sporting blue and orange wigs or tinsel, or painting their faces. Some fans are also creating artistic tributes, such as a progressive drawing of Connor McDavid holding the Stanley Cup, a relief-carved walking stick honoring Alberta veterans and the Oilers, and a mural of the Oilers logo in a fan cave. These creative expressions reflect the passion and enthusiasm of Oilers fans as they cheer on their team in their pursuit of the Stanley Cup.

The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars are heading to Dallas tied 2-2 in the Western Conference final after the Oilers rallied to win Game 4, 5-2, on Wednesday night. The Stars jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but the Oilers responded with five unanswered goals. Five different Edmonton players found the back of the net, including Connor McDavid, who had three assists. The series is now a best-of-three, with Game 5 set for Friday night in Dallas.

The Edmonton Oilers rallied back from an early two-goal deficit to defeat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Wednesday night at Rogers Place, tying the best-of-seven Western Conference Final at 2-2. After falling behind early, the Oilers responded with two goals in the first period from Ryan McLeod and Evan Bouchard to level the score. Oilers’ exceptional penalty-killing unit played a crucial role, with Mattias Janmark and Leon Draisaitl scoring shorthanded goals in the second period to give Edmonton the lead. The Stars pulled goalie Jake Oettinger for an extra attacker with over two minutes remaining, but Mattias Ekholm sealed the victory with an empty-net goal. Oilers’ netminder Stuart Skinner made 20 saves, while Oettinger stopped 24 shots.

A nine-year-old Edmonton Oilers fan from Thompson, Manitoba, got help from his school principal to convince his parents to let him stay up late to watch the NHL playoffs.

EPCOR, Edmonton’s water utility provider, has noticed a significant increase in water usage and spikes during playoff intermissions. During the Kings series, there was a spike of 40 megalitres and during the Canucks series, the spike doubled to 80 megalitres. In the most recent game, the spike reached 120 megalitres during the first and second overtime periods.

As the last remaining Canadian team in the NHL playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers face the task of garnering support from Canadians across the country. However, regional loyalties and cultural factors present significant hurdles. Assistant professor of sport management Mac Ross believes the long drought since a Canadian team’s Stanley Cup victory may help overcome regional barriers, while professor Lynda Harling Stalker is less optimistic. Geography plays a significant role, with geographic boundaries tending to foster stronger connections with neighboring American teams due to shared industries and social customs. Additionally, time zone differences create challenges for fans in eastern Canada who may not be able to watch late-night games. While Oilers fans may be disappointed, experts emphasize the importance of passionate support for specific teams in maintaining the culture of hockey in Canada.

A downtown Edmonton burger joint, Jack’s Burger Shack, has become the talk of the town after owner Tu Le revealed that the Oilers have a perfect win-loss record when they order from the restaurant. Le says that the team started ordering large delivery orders about a year and a half ago, and he soon realized that they were always for the Oilers’ training staff and coaches. Le started taking their orders directly and noticed that the team always seemed to win after eating his burgers. The Oilers have ordered from Jack’s before every victory in the first and second rounds of this year’s playoffs, and Le even opened his St. Albert location on a closed day to fulfill their order. Le says he used to think it was just a coincidence, but now he believes that Jack’s burgers may be part of the Oilers’ pre-game routine. Customers at Jack’s are excited about the team’s association with the restaurant and hope that it will continue to bring them luck in the playoffs.

The Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks will square off in a nail-biting Game 7 on Monday night, determining which team will advance to the NHL Western Conference final. The series is tied at 3-3 after the Oilers’ commanding 5-1 victory in Edmonton on Saturday night. The winner of Monday’s game will face the Dallas Stars, with the third-round matchup starting on Thursday.

The Edmonton Oilers will rely on goaltender Stuart Skinner as they enter a crucial Game 6 of their second-round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks. Skinner, who has a 5-3 record this postseason, will replace Calvin Pickard, who started Games 4 and 5. The Oilers face elimination if they lose Game 6, as the Canucks hold a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Skinner, who has been working on his mental game, is confident in his abilities and believes he can help the Oilers force a Game 7.

The Vancouver Canucks emerged victorious in Game 5 of their playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers, claiming a 3-2 win and taking a 3-2 lead in the series. The deciding goal came with just 32.6 seconds remaining in the third period, courtesy of J.T. Miller. Despite Oilers’ early dominance, the Canucks surged ahead in the second period and maintained the momentum throughout the final frame, earning an eventual 33-23 advantage in shots on goal.