What happened: Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock announced the team is opening a new five-game block heading into Game 21 tomorrow against Toronto. Babcock emphasized that the group's full focus is directed at securing a win to open the stretch.
Why it matters: Babcock has structured Edmonton's regular season into five-game segments to maintain consistent pacing and accountability. The benchmark arrives as Edmonton continues one of its strongest starts in
By the numbers: Edmonton posted a 14-3-3 record through its first 20 games of the 2026-27 season, suffering only three regulation defeats. Both previous Oilers teams to record three or fewer regulation losses in their first 20 games went on to win the Stanley Cup.
What to watch: The Oilers take the ice tomorrow against Toronto to begin the five-game block in Game 21.