Edmonton Oilers can secure huge advantage in playoffs tonight

The Edmonton Oilers have one of the most passionate fanbases in hockey, which always makes Rogers Place a tough arena in the playoffs. With just one point today, the Oilers can clinch home ice in the playoffs.

The Oilers should be able to pull it off against a much weaker Coyotes team, distracted by reports of relocation coming this offseason. With home ice in the first round of the playoffs at least, the Oilers will gain the significant advantage their raging fans supporting them in the building.

It's most likely at this point that the Oilers will face off against the Los Angeles Kings again in the first round - which in the past has proven to be a very beneficial matchup for the Oilers. However, the Oilers are just four points behind the Canucks with games in hand for the division lead. Regardless, if the Oilers win the pacific division, they'd still start on the road in a playoff series against the Stars, Jets, and Avalanche.


At home this season, the Edmonton Oilers have been a near automatic win under Coach Knoblauch. Since December 1st this season, the Oilers have an insane record of 22-4-2 at home.


Opening up the playoffs at home is a great opportunity for the Oilers to get rolling early, and really prime themselves for a long run in the playoffs. The Oilers' generational talents are surrounded with the best supporting roster they've had, and Stuart Skinner has proven to be a steady NHL goaltender. This year for the Oilers, it's Cup or Bust.