“It’s a hard-working group. I see a team that’s upbeat, that’s energetic, that has speed, that wins a lot of puck battles. Those are all great things. You do those things night after night and you’re going to put together…
The Edmonton Oilers have made a strong start under head coach Mike Babcock, earning 11 of a possible 12 points across their first six games to post a 5-0-1 record. Following a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings despite being outshot 40-16, captain Connor McDavid praised the team's energetic work ethic, speed, and puck-battle success.
Edmonton has secured early victories despite missing several key players, relying heavily on strong goaltending and top offensive production. Through six games, the quartet of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Vasily Podkolzin, and Evan Bouchard has scored 21 of the Oilers' 29 total goals.
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