What’s going wrong for the Oilers? The easier question, and shorter answer, may be finding what’s right. Edmonton has a generational talent in Connor McDavid and one of the best scorers in the league in Leon Draisaitl . But it’s not enough to propel them to a Stanley Cup. That’s nothing new, though — this has been the story throughout both of their tenures, really. A contending team needs elite talent. They also need support around their best players. But because the Oilers haven’t found that, it rears its head at inconvenient times, and sometimes derails the team’s progress. Right now, the Oilers are sitting sixth in the Pacific Division with an 18-15-2 record and 38 points. The divisional slots in playoff positioning currently belong to Vegas (48 points), Los Angeles (45 points), and Anaheim (45 points). Meanwhile, Minnesota leads the wild card race (47 points), followed by the Sharks (44 points). The Flames (40 points) and Jets (39 points) sit between Edmonton and San Jose. ...