Happy teams are all alike, you might say, but Pacific Division teams are all unhappy in their own way.
Zach Werenski’s assist on Fantilli’s goal extended his home point streak to 18 games, tying Brian Leetch for the sixth-longest streak by a defenseman. The NHL record is held by Bobby Orr, who recorded points in 25 consecutive home games during the 1974-75 season.
All hope was seemingly lost after the Colorado Avalanche built an early 3-0 lead in the first period. Four unanswered Oilers goals, however, lifted Edmonton to their fourth straight victory and has put them in a very good spot in the standings.
The race to finish first in the Pacific Division is heating up. As it stands, the Vegas Golden Knights hold onto first in the Pacific Division thanks to a 29-12-3 record with 61 points.
The road team has won four of the last five meetings, as the Kings look to make it five of six while bringing an end to a two-game skid during this road trip.
What happened to the Vancouver Canucks? The reigning Pacific Division champions have gone from a Stanley Cup contender in the Western Conference to a team on th
The Pacific Division is a three-horse race. Of the eight teams in the Pacific Division, only the Vegas Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings, and Edmonton Oilers have a chance at finishing with home ice for at least the first two rounds.
But who’s manning his wings on any given shift can change wildly. Zach Hyman might be next to him, or all the way down on the third line trying to ignite things in order for Edmonton’s top-six into nine cylinders of offence. Yup, the reigning 54-goal scorer from a season ago spending significant time on the third line.
After acquiring defenseman Noah Hanifin from the Calgary Flames, the Vegas Golden Knights extended him. Now, his play is helping them lead the Pacific Division
BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers will attempt to continue a four-game win streak with a victory against the Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver is 19-15-10 overall with a 6-4-2 record in Pacific Division play. The Canucks have a -15 scoring differential, with 125 total goals scored and 140 conceded.
In and out of Vancouver, the consensus seems to be this can’t continue: great wins, terrible losses and The Miller vs. Pettersson rumours. It’s halfway though the season and no one is quite sure who these Vancouver Canucks are or who will be on the team after the trade deadline.
The Vegas Golden Knights are gearing up for another Stanley Cup run, but could move on from this veteran forward before that.