Yes, the Oilers are winning hockey games, and yes, they are in a good position right now. In the end, Edmonton is not getting the performance they need from their top forwards, and it has shown in their last two matchups.
Jordan Eberle and Leon Draisaitl are on scoreless droughts. Eberle hasn’t had a point in his last five games, and Draisaitl hasn’t scored in his last six. Both had impeccable starts to the season, and now, it seems they are losing a bit of their momentum.
Also, though Nugent-Hopkins. Nugent-Hopkins hasn’t been scoring, but he has been playing a strong two-way game and has seven takeaways for just one giveaway this season.