The playoff excitement is palpable as the NHL postseason unfolds, with multiple teams showing great potential. The Washington Capitals narrowly escaped a tough fight against the Montreal Canadiens, needing overtime to secure their victory. Despite the win, concerns linger about the Capitals' performance, particularly in their defensive end, while Sam Montembeault of Montreal emerged as a standout goaltender with impressive stats.

Meanwhile, the Oilers are facing challenges with Stuart Skinner’s inconsistent play against the LA Kings. The Kings, now fortified with star additions, are putting pressure on the Oilers. Expectations for both these teams are high as they aim for a deeper playoff run, with specific players like Gabriel Landeskog and Alex Ovechkin expected to make crucial impacts in upcoming games.

The NHL landscape is rapidly changing as playoff races intensify, and the injury news surrounding the Edmonton Oilers has fantasy players on edge. With Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl potentially sidelined, the Oilers face a tough week ahead against teams like the Seattle Kraken and Dallas Stars. This situation puts a lot of pressure on supporting players to step up, but questions linger about their ability to fill the scoring void.

As the playoffs loom, the performance of Stuart Skinner in net becomes crucial. His recent struggles could expose deficiencies in the Oilers' defense if key players are absent. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals have clinched a playoff spot, with Alex Ovechkin also chasing Wayne Gretzky's record. Owners of Capitals players should remain confident in their scoring potential as the season winds down. The Columbus Blue Jackets, however, are in dire straits, having lost six straight and putting their playoff aspirations in jeopardy.