In the Games 4-7, the Oilers are 16-2 over the past two seasons. As part of their Game 4 notebook, Eric Francis and Mark Spector explore why Edmonton so good when the desperation level is at its highest

Jake Oettinger is a world-class goalie, one who entered the West Final as the guy expected to give his team the edge. That hasn't been the case against Stuart Skinner Eric Francis digs into the growing goalie-gap between the Oilers and Stars.

These aren't your father's Oilers. This Edmonton team has the momentum heading into Game 3, thanks to committed defensive play and sacrifice at both ends of the ice.

"At 22 it’s only going to get better from here." After his breakout season, the Calgary Flames are putting their faith in Matt Coronato, with the expectation that he remains a pillar for years to come. Eric Francis has the story.

Unless Craig Conroy can land his coveted righty via trade, it would be salient to continue doing what made the Flames so successful this season — keep spots open for more youngsters to prove their worth.

On a historic night in which four of the Flames' top prospects made their debuts, it was Zayne Parekh who stole the show with a finish that said plenty about what's to come.

It’s not a figment of anyone’s imagination to suggest the Flames have forever been stuck in the mushy middle. But as Eric Francis writes, what unfolded this season is much different.