- Edmonton
Edmonton Oilers GM says he's 'massively disappointed' with poor playoff showing
Progress, yes, but an inability to defend a lead against a playoff-savvy team ousted the Edmonton Oilers early from Stanley Cup contention. General manager Ken Holland pointed to statistical categories in which the Oilers improved in his first season at the helm in 2019-20. But the GM was “massively disappointed” to fall to the Chicago Blackhawks in four games in a best-of-five qualifier.
- Canoe
JONES: Oilers GM faces tough decisions after 'massively disappointing' series loss
We have a lot further we need to go in order to be a team that can really compete for the Stanley Cup. I feel we were a team that scored more goals and defended better. We were better on special teams.
- Regina Leader Post
Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland defends defensive play of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl: "They are getting better"
You’re not going to run amuck in the playoffs. You’re playing against teams that are good hockey teams. On the future: “We’ve got to get back to training camp and we’ve got to put ourselves back in the same position next year.
NHL Pacific Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 39 | 24 | 8 | 86 | |
| 71 | 37 | 25 | 9 | 83 | |
| 70 | 36 | 27 | 7 | 79 | |
| 69 | 36 | 27 | 6 | 78 | |
| 70 | 33 | 29 | 8 | 74 | |
| 71 | 29 | 33 | 9 | 67 | |
| 70 | 29 | 35 | 6 | 64 | |
| 70 | 29 | 36 | 5 | 63 |
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- - Clinched Playoff Spot