THN Pre-Game Show: Are the Edmonton Oilers Back to Being Cup Contenders? Plus Panthers, Auston Matthews and More

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the Oilers' run, the Flyers' recent success, the NHL's Hart Trophy race, the Florida Panthers with David Dwork and much more.

The Hockey News - THN Pre-Game Show: Are the Edmonton Oilers Back to Being Cup Contenders? Plus Panthers, Auston Matthews and More

It's Hockey Day in Canada amid 12 games in the NHL on Saturday, and it's The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network.

This episode's guest is David Dwork, editor of The Hockey News' Florida Panthers site. He discusses Sam Reinhart's expiring contract, whether Matthew Tkachuk's found his groove and more. Plus, who do hosts Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos have as their mid-season picks for the NHL Awards?

All that and so much more, so let's get to it below. Find the show on TV with the Game+ Network on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. ET.

Segment 1: Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers

- With 12 straight wins and climbing into playoff position, are the Edmonton Oilers back to being the Stanley Cup contenders we assumed they were before the season?

- The Philadelphia Flyers won five straight before Saturday's loss – is this team for real?

With 12 straight wins and climbing into playoff position, are the Edmonton Oilers back to being the Stanley Cup contenders we assumed they were before the season? The Philadelphia Flyers won five straight – is this team for real?

Segment 2: Auston Matthews, Hart Trophy race

- The Toronto Maple Leafs center is now on pace to break 70 goals. Does he do it, and if so, is that enough to win the Hart Trophy?

- If that's not enough for the Hart, who are the top contenders?

Segment 2: The Toronto Maple Leafs center is now on pace to break 70 goals. Does he do it, and if so, is that enough to win the Hart Trophy? Who are the contenders?

Segment 3: Florida Panthers with David Dwork

- THN's Florida Panthers site editor, David Dwork, joins the show. Is he surprised the club has had no Cup final hangover?

- Sergei Bobrovsky's playing well again, but he's playing a lot. Should he get more rest?

Segment 3: THN's Florida Panthers site editor, David Dwork, joins the show. Is he surprised the club has had no Cup final hangover?

Segment 4: Would you rather?

- Would you rather be the Buffalo Sabres or Ottawa Senators? What about the Washington Capitals or Pittsburgh Penguins?

- Would you rather be the Vegas Golden Knights or Edmonton Oilers if they faced off in a first-round playoff series if it began today?

Segment 4: Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos share which teams they'd rather be in three comparisons.

Segment 5: Rapid Fire, mid-season NHL Awards edition

- Ryan and Michael give their mid-season selections for the Stanley Cup, Vezina Trophy, Norris Trophy, Rocket Richard Trophy, Jack Adams Award, Calder Trophy and Bill Masterton Trophy.

Ryan and Michael give their mid-season selections for the Stanley Cup, Vezina Trophy, Norris Trophy, Rocket Richard Trophy, Jack Adams Award, Calder Trophy and Bill Masterton Trophy.

Check out The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Here's where to watch:

- Rogers: Channel 499

- Bell: Channel 1425 HD, 430 SD

- Telus Alberta and B.C.: Channel 924

- Videotron: Channel 778

- Cogeco: Channel 482 HD, 430 SD

- SaskTel: Channel 427 HD, 127 SD

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