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After recent humiliating defeats against Central Division power teams, not getting destroyed is the best that The Department of Moral Victories can come up with in the wake of Edmonton’s 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Article content Article content

Yes, there were some silver linings. It’s a great sign that the Oilers went toe-to-toe with Minnesota and you couldn’t tell which one of them was the hottest team in the NHL. And it’s a great sign that they’ve only given up one goal against in their last two games. Edmonton looked better in this loss than they’ve looked in some of their wins.

But, with the standings as jammed up as they are — 10 teams in the mix for three Pacific Division playoff spots and two wildcard spots — moral victories

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