This fall, the Oilers played centres Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl an average of 22 minutes per game from October through December. It was a slight increase in usage compared to the same period in the previous season. That’s a lot of hockey, which brings worry over fatigue and lower performance levels as the team chugs toward the postseason.

In a recent loss to the Colorado Avalanche, the Oilers' star forward added to his goal scoring lead as well as being the first player to hit the 40-goal mark this season. The Oilers dropped the game to the Avs by a score of 5-4,