This postseason I’ve run predictions for the first round, and the second round — with an overall record of 10-2, incorrectly doubting Edmonton in both series. Will that change now we’re in the Conference Finals?

The Dallas Stars could capitalize on a significant special teams advantage to get revenge against the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference finals.

Suffice it to say, the perception of the Edmonton Oilers has changed quite a bit in a month. They’ve gone from having major question marks surrounding them before their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings to looking like a powerhouse heading into their Western Conference final rematch with the Dallas Stars.

The four NHL teams still in contention for the Stanley Cup are a familiar mix of those who have been fighting for it the past few years.

With the Edmonton Oilers advancing to the third round of the NHL playoffs, most of the attention regarding the team is squarely on their current NHL squad.

Here's a look at some key Edmonton players who increased their playing time despite being on the sidelines for Game 1.

Check out the best NHL bets today for the Game 6 matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

In Toronto, Maple Leafs fans are watching their team fight for its postseason life. But out west, something very different is happening. Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is writing a new playoff script—one that embraces change,