Edmonton Oilers silence the Winnipeg Jets with gritty “ice tilt” win as Calvin Pickard delivers a standout performance. Can Edmonton sustain this kind of resilience in the playoff hunt and overcome their struggles against top Western Conference rivals? Nick Zararis breaks down the Oilers’ gutsy victory, spotlighting Pickard’s redemption and Max Jones’s surprising impact. Dive into why puck possession is crucial in today’s NHL, how Edmonton’s record stacks up against playoff and non-playoff teams, and the importance of finding ways to win even on off nights. The conversation explores the Oilers’ evolving bottom-six contributions, the challenge of a tight NHL standings race, and what it takes for Edmonton to contend with powerhouses like the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars. Don’t miss this insight-packed analysis of the Oilers’ quest for consistency and playoff success. 05:42 Jets Dominate, Lack Finishing Touch 08:28 Oilers Win Despite Struggles 12:39 NHL Standings: Tight Playoff Race 14:16 "Success of Mediocre Teams" 18:17 Oilers' Playoff Path Strategy 22:59 "Strategizing Wins in a Season" 24:09 "Oilers Secure Unexpected Win" 27:44 Oilers Thrive on Transition Game TILT: Edmonton Oilers WIN Ugly—Max Jones, Calvin Pickard SHOCK Winnipeg With CLUTCH Plays Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download 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. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy. 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=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #NHL #Oilers #EdmontonOilers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.