At this point, it does seem that patience is a promising virtue to keep if you are an Oilers fan. After a very rough start to the 2024-25 season, it does seem that Edmonton is now making some strong headway with the hopes of engineering a climb to the top of the Western Conference. This, so far, has revitalized the chances of winning for the team now more than ever, seeking a shot at the playoff stage once more.

The power shake-up on the NHL this season has been really quite unexpected, and it cannot be denied that having the Oilers falling down from the upper echelon of the West was not really on anyone’s books so far. At this point, it is safe to say that the Oilers are actually going to gear up for some impressive comeback, and it is going to be quite a rollercoaster to look out for.

With a lot of high-stakes game left to play in the season, one can say that there’s a lot of talk as to how the Oilers can actually find a way to make their way to the top of the league once more. So far, the likes of the Winnipeg Jets, Minnesota Wild, and the Vegas Golden Knights have all solidified its claim in the top three of the West, and it is easy to expect that there are a lot of surprises left in the campaign.

Oilers Surging

This season has seen the Oilers full of expectations and it does seem that they are really going to be quite the ride now more than ever. The team was quite below the playoff mark to begin with, and it has been quite a disastrous 2024 for Edmonton as well. However, the continued rise of various contenders has hampered their chances well, and it does seem that this year is their biggest chance to pull off a comeback.

So far, the Oilers are sitting at eighth overall, just half a game back from the Calgary Flames in the seventh spot. They are also a win away from joining the Jets, Wild, Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings, and the Dallas Stars from claiming double-digit wins in the season so far. Edmonton stands with a 4-5-1 record at home, but has thrived on the road with 5-2-1.

In the last 10 games, Edmonton has won six games and has ended up with three losses but claimed an overtime win. At this point, it cannot be denied that they are on a winning pace, and one can say that this is a sight for sore eyes for many fans.

Are the Odds Rigged?

Well, to be fair, the Edmonton Oilers has set some impressive odds so far, and it is hard to argue that the team remains a favorite to look out for this season. After starting it out with +1000, the Oilers are surprisingly set with the highest possible winning odds of +650, and that seems to be quite the surprise among many sportsbooks this time.

Still, the league has the likes of the Colorado Avalanche, New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the defending champion Florida Panthers are all next on the odds list to win the Stanley Cup Final.

The NHL is stacked with a lot of competitive teams so far, but the Oilers seem to stand out with its impressive roster that just keeps on fighting for a chance to make it to the deeper parts of the playoffs and finally win a championship in a long while.