Whatever the reason, Edmonton's fans were even louder and prouder than usual with their 'Let's Go Oilers' chants — from the opening faceoff through to the dying minutes, after most of Canuck Nation had already headed out into the drizzly November night.

The Edmonton Oilers don’t always make it easy on themselves, and last night’s 4-3 OT win over the New York Islanders is the perfect example. Let’s talk about it.

With a four-point showing Tuesday in an OT win, Connor McDavid moved within one of the 1,000 mark. That makes the Oilers' next game on Thursday must-see TV.