Oilers head coach Mike Babcock reflected on the team’s recent narrow victory over the Canucks, saying the close win was “way better for us” than a dominant blowout would have been. His comments suggest the competitive nature of the game may serve the Oilers’ development more effectively than a lopsided result. The perspective offers insight into the coaching staff’s priorities as the season progresses.

Oilers’ Mike Babcock says close win over Canucks ‘way better for us’ than blowout  The New York Times