Edmonton Oilers fans are bracing themselves for a do-or-die playoff run, and the stakes are higher than ever. Under the leadership of coach Jay Woodcroft and general manager Ken Holland, the team has undergone significant changes, but one thing remains constant: the pressure to bring home the Stanley Cup. With a roster that's undergone significant turnover, the Oilers are relying on veteran goalie Ilya Samsonov and a rejuvenated core to propel them to the top. But the question on everyone's mind is: can they put it all together and make a deep playoff run, or will the season come crashing down around them?

Cup or bust? With Babcock it's Cup or a total Edmonton Oilers implosion  Edmonton Journal