The perception that the Edmonton Oilers are a one or two-man team is not entirely accurate as their depth players proved to be a key factor to their first-round series win against the Los Angeles Kings. Although Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl played big roles, it was the entire Oilers squad that contributed to the victory. In fact, McDavid himself acknowledged that the Oilers are not just a two or three-man team. In their recent game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Draisaitl scored all four of Edmonton's goals, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. While Draisaitl's performance was impressive, he still made significant mistakes on the ice that led to goals against. The Oilers need consistent contributions from their entire lineup if they hope to advance in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Sources suggest that the Oilers' success in the playoffs will depend on their ability to move beyond their reliance on McDavid and Draisaitl. The team has depth and key contributors like Zach Hyman and Kailer Yamamoto should not be overlooked. The Oilers can prove to be a threat in the playoffs if they can continue to get strong performances from their team as a whole.