from Mark Spector of Sportsnet,

It’s beginning to look like the Stanley Cup Playoffs might not just be a place for this young team to dip its toe in the water.

"I think some people thought we weren’t going (to be able to play) with these teams come playoff time," Talbot said. "I think we have shown the last couple weeks, with playoff hockey against the big heavy teams we are going to have to go through. We have been able to come out on top."

"Ever since the calendar turned over to March, it has just seemed like everything is rolling in the right direction for us," echoed Lucic, who’s up to 19 goals now. "From the goaltending, to the defensive play, and guys stepping up offensively… Every game means so much. It’s a good spot for us to be in with four games left."...

It wasn’t supposed to happen this fast in Edmonton, but this team is big, fast and confident. And, they have the best player on the ice every night in McDavid.

Oilers fans might want to fasten their seat belts.

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