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Edmonton Oilers center Devin Shore (14) checks Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry (26) into the bench during first-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Smith makes 38 saves for 40th shutout, Oilers beat Canadiens

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Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) fires the puck wide of the net as Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith looks on during the first period of an NHL game Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Ottawa, Ontario. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Smith records 27 saves in season debut, Oilers top Sens 3-1

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Edmonton Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto, right, skates past as Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund, center, celebrates his goal with Milan Lucic during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Mikael Backlund helps Flames top Oilers 6-4

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Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) and Ottawa Senators' Mike Reilly (5) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Oilers complete 2-game sweep of Senators with 4-2 win

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Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) scores on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen (31) during the second period of an NHL game in Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Connor McDavid lifts Oilers past Maple Leafs, 4-3 in OT

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Edmonton Oilers' Josh Archibald (15) chases Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews scores in 3rd to lift Leafs over Oilers 4-3

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Winnipeg Jets' Andrew Copp (9) celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

Winnipeg rallies from 2-goal deficit, beats Edmonton 6-4

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The Edmonton Oilers bench celebrates after their game-winning goal with less than a second left against the Winnipeg Jets in an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

Draisaitl beats buzzer, Oilers beat Jets 4-3

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Maple Leafs’ Joe Thornton out 4 weeks with fractured rib

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Adam Brooks (77) celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers with teammates T.J. Brodie (78), Jason Spezza (19), Wayne Simmonds (24) and Alexander Kerfoot (15) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

John Tavares breaks late tie, Maple Leafs beat Oilers 4-2

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Edmonton Oilers' Alex Chiasson (39) tries to tip the puck in past Montreal Canadiens goalie Jake Allen (34) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Allen, Weber lift Canadiens over Oilers 3-1

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Montreal Canadiens' Nick Suzuki (14) dives for the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during first-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Petry, Tatar, Price carry Canadiens past Oilers, 5-1

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Edmonton Oilers' Slater Koekkoek (20) and Vancouver Canucks' Zack MacEwen (71) battle in the corner during second-period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Connor McDavid has hat trick, Oilers beat Canucks 5-2

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Chicago Blackhawks' Ryan Carpenter (22) and Matthew Highmore (36) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period of an NHL hockey playoff game Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Codie McLachlan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Blackhawks push Oilers to brink of elimination with 4-3 win

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Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) works against Chicago Blackhawks' Brandon Saad (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey playoff game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Codie McLachlan/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid’s hat trick propels Oilers past Blackhawks 6-3

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Edmonton Oilers goalie Mikko Koskinen (19) makes a save against Chicago Blackhawks' Dominik Kubalik (8) during third-period NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Blackhawks stun Oilers 6-4 in series opener

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FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2020, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford blocks a shot from Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas. Corey Crawford missed the start of training camp with the Blackhawks after he tested positive for COVID-19, leaving the veteran goaltender very little time to prepare for the high-scoring Edmonton Oilers. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

Goaltenders in spotlight for Blackhawks-Oilers series

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Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) leads a skate during NHL hockey practice, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Emily Cave has special gifts for late husband’s teammates

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FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) plays against the Vegas Golden Knights in an NHL hockey game in Las Vegas. The Edmonton Oilers’ sudden resurgence placed Connor McDavid back in the NHL MVP conversation, along with teammate Leon Draisaitl. Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon and Boston’s David Pastrnak made their case, too, during a pandemic-shortened season. And don’t forget New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin, a late entry in the discussion. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Oilers have Hart? McDavid, Draisaitl are NHL MVP candidates

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