Is it getting any better? Or is nothing really changing?

That’s likely the most worrisome part when it comes to an Edmonton Oilers team that has mastered the slow start, big finish routine over the past two seasons.

When do they turn that corner? Can anyone even see a corner?

After 22 games, the .500 Edmonton Oilers are a soft team with meh goaltending, tragic defensive zone coverage, and about 12 players who have helped their team to a pair of Stanley Cups playing like they are fighting to stay in the league.

Yet Edmonton did score three even-strength goals in Washington, in a 7-4 loss (with two empty-net goals) to the Capitals. If you squint hard enough, you might be able to see a world where at least part of their game is beginning to improve.

“(Players are) feeling very discourage

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