"Cup is coming back to Canada" - NHL fans react to Edmonton Oilers, Jets and Canucks dominating league in recent weeks

The Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks have emerged as the NHL's top three teams since Dec. 7, boasting impressive records. Sportsnet's tweet highlighted their impressive performances and ignited diverse reactions among hockey enthusiasts.

Since Dec. 7, the Winnipeg Jets have been unstoppable, recording an outstanding 14-1-2 record. Following closely are the Vancouver Canucks with a 12-2-2 record, while the Edmonton Oilers trail only slightly behind with a 12-3-0 record.

This collective dominance by Western Canadian teams has sparked conversations about the potential resurgence of Canadian hockey on the international stage.

One enthusiastic fan couldn't contain their excitement, exclaiming:

"Cup is coming back to Canada."

Another fan delved into the coaching dynamics, especially noting the Oilers' recent coaching change. They pointed out that despite the change, all three teams have been consistently playing at a high level, saying:

"I went back to the Oilers coaching change. It doesn’t actually change a whole bunch. All three have been playing very well. Canucks slipping a bit, but with the way their whole season has gone, they can afford it."

Another fan remarked:

"Western Canada running the league with the exception of the Flames. This is nothing new."

Here are some of the top reactions on X:

As the regular season progresses, fans eagerly anticipate how these teams will fare in the long run and whether their dominance will extend into the playoffs.

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Edmonton Oilers secure ninth consecutive victory

The Edmonton Oilers secured their ninth consecutive victory, tying a franchise record. Darnell Nurse scored 1:20 into overtime for a 3-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings.

Zach Hyman, with his team-leading 26th goal, and Connor McDavid, with his 16th goal of the season, contributed to Edmonton's success. Andrew Copp and Olli Maatta scored for the Red Wings, forcing overtime.

Calvin Pickard made 15 saves for the Oilers, while Detroit's Alex Lyon stopped an impressive 44 shots. Despite Lyon's efforts, the Red Wings saw their three-game winning streak snapped. Hyman's goal with six minutes left in the third period gave Edmonton a 2-1 lead, but Maatta equalized with less than four minutes remaining in regulation.

Edmonton Oilers outshot Detroit 11-5 in the second period, but Lyon's strong performance kept the game scoreless. The Oilers will look to set a new franchise record for consecutive victories at Montreal on Saturday, looking to surpass their nine-game winning streaks in the 2001-02 and 2022-23 seasons.