Oilers start season 5-1 for first time since 1985-86
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Here come the Edmonton Oilers.
No, really.
With a 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets at the Heritage Classic on Sunday, Edmonton began the season 5-1-0 for the first time since 1985-86.
In more recent years, it's taken the Oilers much longer to reach the five-win mark.
Last four seasons, EDM's 5th win came in games 13, 14, 16 and 12. This year: game 6.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 23, 2016
But while the early success is a positive sign, the Oilers haven't exactly faced off against the NHL's best to this point.
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Calgary | W 7-4 |
| Calgary | W 5-3 |
| Buffalo | L 6-2 |
| Carolina | W 3-2 |
| St. Louis | W 3-1 |
| Winnipeg | W 3-0 |
Next up is a meeting with the Washington Capitals, which will provide a more accurate litmus test.