The Edmonton Oilers were going through some serious self-reflection during the beginning of the 2023/24 season, and it did not fare well with the fans in the City of Edmonton amidst a coaching change, which may have impacted certain relationships. However, the team came together at the quarter mark of the stretch and went on a dominating run the league had feared in general.
Who is #Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch?
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 7, 2024
The origin story of the stoic Saskatchewanian is a wild one - with bread crumbs that trail all the back to Edmonton’s Clare Drake Arena and @GBHKY.
Know thyself. Some say it, Knoblauch lives it.
Here’s how: https://t.co/6U2UQttJmF pic.twitter.com/r01KlS3Vo9
The Coaching Change
Their run was so spectacular that it changed the team's perspective in the NHL and mainly gave them the credibility of a team that ran like a well-oiled machine. Not to mention the effects of having a brand-new look behind the bench with notable names leading the way.
This team became the league's powerhouse that took a commanding charge in winning games. The spectacle of Connor McDavid scoring 60 and breaking the assists record in the playoffs, along with Leon Draisaitl, was the highlight for the fans watching around North America.
The 16-game win streak by the Edmonton Oilers
The 16-straight winning streak was impressive because of its implications for the other teams in the Pacific Division. That particular win streak was special for the fans and the team, dedicating their respective efforts to be the leaders in the beloved City of Edmonton and present a polished game to their approach.
The run had all the ingredients of a well-rounded team and Oiled Machine. Because of the squad's intense gameplay in the league, it was quite the effort of the coaching staff's attitude towards the talented roster to bring out the best in the players and go on.
The Big Run by Zach Hyman
The emergence of Zych Hyman was the most memorable night against the Los Angeles Kings team after the season's quarter mark, to becoming a 70-goal scored in the NHL and leading the way in the post-season.