The Oilers almost stole Game 2 against the Panthers on Friday night, but they're still in a much better position than they were a year ago.

When the Oilers put their top stars together midway through Game 1, it tilted the ice. But it's not as simple as sticking with what works.

When Game 1 was threatening to drag into a second overtime, Connor McDavid found Leon Draisaitl for the winner.