The Edmonton Oilers' lineup transformation fuels playoff success | Why Evander Kane unlocked depth

The Edmonton Oilers entered the NHL season as the betting favorite to take home the Stanley Cup yet largely failed to live up to expectations in the regular season. Now, with the Oilers depth like Evander Kane, Adam Henrique, Connor Brown, Mattias Janmark, Trent Frederic and others driving the way, Edmonton's 5-on-5 play is carrying the team. Host Nick Zararis explains the Oilers expectations entering the regular season and then why the team failed to meet them. Next, Nick pivots to explaining Evander Kane's role in the team's even strength performance before tying a bow on the episode explaining why the team's success is sustainable and what it means going forward. 0:00 Intro: Oilers' depth in NHL playoffs4:08 Regular season struggles and underperformance8:43 Evander Kane's impact on lineup construction13:18 Oilers' impressive 5-on-5 play in playoffs18:23 Breakdown of effective forward line combinations23:34 Why the Oilers' playoff success is sustainable26:39 Preview of crucial Game 5 vs VegasThe Edmonton Oilers' lineup transformation fuels playoff success | Why Evander Kane unlocked depthSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.Wonderful PistachiosGet snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOOilers?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #NHL #Oilers #EdmontonOilers #stanleycup Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.