The Edmonton Oilers should brace themselves, as the Vegas Golden Knights are rapidly approaching you.
If your club is just the third in NHL history to win 16 straight games, and you’re one win away from tying the league record, you may as well put a huge bullseye in place of the emblem on the front of your jersey.
The Oilers are aware that they are now up against a formidable opponent who is trying to break their winning run, and every game they play has post-season intensity.
The defending Stanley Cup winners are the next in line to attempt to become the club that defeats the Oilers, since everyone wants to be that team.
Win against the Oilers? Vegas is eager for the opportunity.
“If I were on the other side, I would be thinking the same thing,” stated Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, an offensive player for the Oilers. He recalled having an additional bounce in his step during the 2016–17 campaign, when Edmonton had two opportunities to put an end to the Blue Jackets’ winning streak—once at seven games and again at sixteen—but lost both times 3-1.
“I recall visiting Columbus during their period of success, and it was undoubtedly something you wanted to put a stop to. However, we’re not giving the streak a lot of thought. Now that we’re attempting to play the same way every night, it seems to be working.
In any case, the Oilers will return to T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday with high hopes of tying the 1992–93 Pittsburgh Penguins at 17 games, capping off an exciting start to the season.
The Oilers’ first visit to T-Mobile Arena since their elimination from the playoffs last year is also going to be the most difficult test of the whole campaign. Vegas is one club that Edmonton does not want to lose to, so there is reciprocal incentive.
Connor McDavid, the captain of the Oilers, stated, “It should be fun.” “We should play a nice game in Vegas’ stadium. Playing in this building is enjoyable. There is a place we love to play.
“We have direct knowledge of the surroundings. And they’re a fantastic squad that’s performing really well. It’s something to anticipate.
The last time we saw the Oilers, they had just defeated the Nashville Predators and were skating out to a standing ovation at Rogers Place. It was the moment when everything fell into place.
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