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FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2016, file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock, back, reacts while playing against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto. The NHL's coaching carousel is paying off for playoff-starved franchises in Toronto, Edmonton and Columbus. With the season wrapping up on Sunday, the Maple Leafs' Mike Babcock, Oilers' Todd McLellan and Blue Jackets' John Tortorella have emerged as coach of the year candidates. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

2015 coaching carousel pays off for Leafs, Oilers, Columbus

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks celebrate a goal as Edmonton Oilers' Mark Letestu (55) skates by during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Draisaitl scores in OT to lead Oilers past Ducks 3-2

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Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) looks on as the Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Talbot helps Oilers beat Kings 2-1 to clinch playoff spot

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The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal during first-period NHL hockey game action against the Colorado Avalanche in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, March 25, 2017. (Codie McLachlan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Oilers move into tie for first in Pacific with win vs Avs

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Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, right, pursues the puck after Colorado Avalanche goalie Jeremy Smith made a stop in the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 23, 2017, in Denver. Edmonton won 7-4. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Oilers score 5 in third period, beat Avalanche 7-4

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Edmonton Oilers' Zack Kassian (44), David Desharnais (13) and Benoit Pouliot (67) celebrate a goal against the Dallas Stars during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Oilers dominate Stars in 7-1 victory

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Detroit Red Wings' Anthony Mantha (39) and Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid has goal, assist to lift Oilers over Red Wings 4-3

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Florida Panthers center Colton Sceviour (7) celebrates with defenseman Mark Pysyk (13) and left wing Jussi Jokinen (36) after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Russell scores in 3rd to lift Oilers over Panthers, 4-3

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot (33) stops a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Tanner Kero (67) as Oilers defenseman Andrej Sekera (2) pressures during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Talbot leads Oilers past Blackhawks 3-1

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Andrew MacDonald (47) skates past as Edmonton Oilers defenseman Oscar Klefbom (77) celebrates a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta, (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid retakes scoring lead while Oilers beat Flyers 6-3

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Edmonton Oilers defenseman Oscar Klefbom (77) celebrates a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Oilers overcome slow start, beat Coyotes 5-2

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Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) is congratulated by Brett Pesce (22), Jaccob Slavin (74) and Elias Lindholm (16), of Sweden, following Staal's goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Aho scores winning goal to lead Hurricanes past Oilers 2-1

By MIKE POTTER - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter (20), left wing Jason Zucker (16) and centre Mikko Koivu (9) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Tyler Graovac’s 2 goals power Wild to 5-2 win over Oilers

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Minnesota Wild defenaeman Marco Scandella (6) and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) compete in the corner during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid leading Oilers’ quest to end 10-year playoff drought

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers' Mark Letestu (55) and Jujhar Khaira (54) celebrate a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, Monday Jan. 16, 2017. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Khaira gets first career goal, Oilers beat Coyotes 3-1

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New Jersey Devils' Kyle Quincey (22) and Edmonton Oilers' Anton Slepyshev (42) mix it up during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Oilers beat Devils in OT in Taylor Hall’s return to Edmonton

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Edmonton Oilers players surround Mark Letestu, center, after he scored the game winning goal against the New Jersey Devils during overtime of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Newark, N.J. The Oilers won 2-1 in overtime. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Letestu scores OT winner, Oilers beat Devils 2-1

By MIKE FARRELL - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) celebrates along side teammate Andrej Sekera, of Slovakia, after scoring past St. Louis Blues goalie Carter Hutton (40) and Blues' Alex Pietrangelo (27) during overtime of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, in St. Louis. The Oilers won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

After Maroon’s emotional equalizer, Oilers beat Blues in OT

By WARREN MAYES - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brandon Davidson, left, celebrates with center Connor McDavid (97) after McDavid scored in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Buffalo, N.Y. Edmonton won 2-1. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Ristolainen seals Sabres 4-3 OT win over Oilers

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks' Kevin Bieksa (2) and Edmonton Oilers' Matt Hendricks (23) fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2015. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Draisaitl scores in OT, Oilers snap Ducks’ 3-game win streak

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