Back in his hometown, Winnipeg, Calvin Pickard stayed ready, stayed calm, and delivered his best game of the season when the Edmonton Oilers needed it most.
A calm win, a tight OT, a survival act, and a warning sign—Monday night offered a quiet snapshot of Canada’s NHL teams.
Did a missed 5-on-3 and quiet five-on-five play quietly undo the Oilers in Montreal?
Did the Oilers rediscover the version of themselves that can frighten the rest of the Pacific Division?
Canadian teams fought, flopped, and flashed brilliance last night—Leafs, Oilers, Canucks, Senators, Canadiens all left their mark.
Oilers battle Tampa to the final buzzer, but late goals and OT heartbreak leave Edmonton 1-2 in a game they could’ve won.
