Oilers on Fire: Kapanen's Magic & Playoff Push

It's April 3rd.

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Edmonton Oilers are on fire with a 5-game winning streak heading into their final regular

season clash against the Vegas Golden Knights Saturday at 10pm, Eastern Time.

Kesperi Kappinan still has the stick from that overtime goal, last playoffs that knocked

Vegas out, calling it one of his career highlights and hoping.

For more magic this year, the Oilers sit tied for first in the Pacific Division with

the Anaheim Ducks at 39 wins, 28 losses, and 9 overtime losses.

3.

Points ahead of Vegas.

A win could set up another first round playoff matchup if standings hold.

Players admit they were underperforming earlier after back-to-back Stanley Cup final losses,

but now the full lineup is clicking without Star Leon.

Dryzidell, who's sidelined with a lower body injury until playoffs.

New additions like Conor Murphy and Jason Dickinson have tightened defense.

Conor McDavid leads with 12 points in Dryzidell's absence.

Evan Bouchard has 10, and guys like Zach Hyman, Matt Savoy, and Jack Rostovic are.

Chipping in 2.

Kappinan says is collective effort stepping up big time.

With six games left including Tough Road test against Utah, San Jose, and Los Angeles,

the focus stays on building momentum and emotional buy-in for.

Another deep playoff run, no matter the seed.