Three games back, three games left and a myriad of sleepless nights ahead should the Oilers fail to qualify for the playoffs following the final week of the 2008-09 NHL campaign.

I might recommend they start counting sheep now, in anticipation of another disappointing finish to the regular season.

The odds lie squarely against the copper and blue, but alas, that’s why they play the games folks – occasionally, the planets align and the hockey gods throw you a bone.
Heading into the final week, Edmonton sits three points back of the eighth and final play-off spot in the Western Conference, which the pesky Nashville Predators currently hold title to.

Edmonton is one of five clubs chasing the two remaining playoff positions in the conference. Take a look at what’s in store for the competition, say a prayer and keep that Gretzky rookie card close by for good luck.

EDMONTON
Tue Apr 7
Kings vs Oilers
Fri Apr 10,
Flames vs. Oilers
Sat Apr 11
Oilers vs. Flames

NASHVILLE
Tue Apr 7
Blackhawks vs. Predators
Thu Apr 9
Predators vs. Red Wings
Fri Apr 10
Predators vs. Wild

ANAHEIM
Fri Apr 10
Stars vs. Ducks
Sat Apr 11
Ducks vs. Coyotes

ST. LOUIS
Tue Apr 7
Blues vs. Coyotes
Fri Apr 10
Blue Jackets vs. Blues
Sun Apr 12
Blues vs. Avalanche

MINNESOTA
Tue Apr 7
Stars vs. Wild
Fri Apr 10
Predators vs. Wild
Sat Apr 11
Wild vs. Blue Jackets

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