"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics." Off to a miserable start with three wins in their first 10 games, the Oilers can't think about getting ahead until they can at least get started. As for the statistics part, well, therein lies the truth about just how bad this team has been throughout October. Three home games this weekThe Oilers face three crucial home games this week against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the New Jersey Devils and the Detroit Red Wings. After practice, Oilers captain Connor McDavid was asked if the players have reason to believe they've finally found a way to turn their season around.

Source: CBC News October 31, 2017 22:52 UTC