**Edmonton Oilers Clinch Playoff Berth with Dominant Victory over Colorado** Edmonton, Alberta - The Edmonton Oilers have secured their spot in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs following a decisive 6-2 triumph over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. The Oilers took control of the game in the second period, scoring three goals to erase a 1-0 deficit. Winger Warren Foegele notched two of those goals, while Connor McDavid and Evander Kane added one each. McDavid and Kane extended their dominance in the third period, scoring two more goals to seal the Oilers' victory. Corey Perry and Mattias Ekholm also contributed goals to the Oilers' offensive explosion. Stuart Skinner was a force in net for Edmonton, stopping 32 of 34 shots and earning the first star of the game. The victory ended a two-game losing streak for the Oilers and improved their record to 46-24-5. They have now won nine of their last 10 games. "It was a great team effort tonight," said Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft. "We were able to generate some good scoring chances and our power play was clicking. We got a big game from Stuart Skinner, who made some key saves for us." McDavid continues to lead the NHL in scoring with 118 points, while Kane is fourth with 95 points. The Oilers are currently second in the Pacific Division, one point behind the Calgary Flames.
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