Despite the historical trend where Stanley Cup Final losers struggle the following season, the Edmonton Oilers are excelling in the 2024-25 campaign. Currently second in the Pacific Division with 78 points, they trail the Vegas Golden Knights by just four points. With a favorable schedule ahead, including key matchups against playoff contenders, the Oilers have a strong shot at overtaking the Golden Knights. Historically, playoff seeding has not hindered their progress, as they have demonstrated resilience by advancing from lower seeds in the past three postseasons.
On multiple occasions in recent NHL history, the team that loses the Stanley Cup Final has a worse hangover the next season than the team that won.
Edmonton sits second in the Pacific Division, with 78 points and 27 regulation wins to the Vegas Golden Knights' 82 and 35.
One of those games -- on Tuesday, April 1 -- pits them against the Golden Knights in a 'four-point game' that could define their quest to win the regular-season title.
In the end, it may not matter much which playoff seed they earn -- they've won at least one round the past three postseasons from the No. 2 spot.
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