EDMONTON, AB - Happy, but not satisfied. Confident, but not cocky. Winning, but still working.
The Oilers may have boasted a 7-1-0 record and the most points in the NHL after Friday night's 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, but they're fully aware the season consists of 82 games - not eight - and they need to keep forging ahead.
The team hit the ice on Saturday afternoon at the Downtown Community Arena before travelling to Winnipeg where they'll start a mini two-game road trip on Sunday against the Jets.
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With a 7-1-0 record through eight games, the team is happy with their start but they know their best hockey is still ahead of them as they hit the road again
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