The Oilers are grappling with a dire situation, undergoing significant changes, including a coaching switch, to reverse their fortunes swiftly.
Despite preseason expectations of being a Cup contender, the team has struggled, winning only five of 17 games with a -16 goal differential.
38-year-old goalie Jaroslav Halak, recently released from his PTO, emerges as a potential remedy for the Oilers' goaltending challenges.