The Edmonton Oilers didn't meet expectations | One playoff run can change the narrative forever

The Edmonton Oilers entered the NHL season as betting favorites to capture the Stanley Cup. But an up and down regular season has the Oilers about to start on the road in the playoffs for the first time in the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl era.

With such high expectations, host Nick Zararis explores if they were realistic to begin with, how much they matter in relation to playoff ambitions, what players helped pull their own weight and who needs to have a strong postseason.

4:08 Oilers' strong run from November to January

8:12 Upcoming playoff matchup against Kings

13:17 Expectations and benchmarks for Cup contenders

16:51 Evaluating individual player performances

20:26 Regular season vs playoff expectations

24:29 Oilers failed to meet regular season expectations

28:05 Oilers' potential for playoff success

The Edmonton Oilers didn't meet expectations | One playoff run can change the narrative forever
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