Oilers move into tie for first in Pacific Division with win over Avalanche
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers know a post-season berth is imminent, it’s just a matter of where they will fit in the playoff picture.
Drake Caggiula and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each had a goal and an assist as the Oilers moved into a three-way tie for first place in the Pacific Division with a 4-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.
“We are obviously watching the standings and aware of where we fit in right now,” Caggiula said. “This was a huge two points for our team. Every point is going to be crucial, but with the other teams giving us some help tonight, it was big that we got these two points.”
Benoit Pouliot and Leon Draisaitl also scored for the Oilers (41-25-9), who have won six of their last seven games and are now tied with San Jose and Anaheim at 91 points.