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The Edmonton Oilers are not about to say theyre as good as the teams that won the Stanley Cup five times between 1983 and 1990.Instead, the Oilers are more than happy to point out how theyre not looking like the franchise thats failed to make a postseason appearance in a decade.Edmonton returns to Rogers Place to start a two-game homestand Friday night against the Dallas Stars, who are trying once more to record consecutive wins for the first time this season.After falling to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup finals in 2006, Edmonton (9-4-1) has missed the playoffs for 10 straight seasons and has finished higher than 10th in the Western Conference just once during that span.Now led by a healthy Connor McDavid, a resurgent Jordan Eberle and newcomer Milan Lucic -- all tied for the team lead with five goals each -- the Oilers are atop the Pacific Division and second in the West behind the Chicago Blackhawks.I think its fair to say were deserving of the record we have to this point. Where we go from here now will be up to the group and weve got to approach every night like its the beginning of a new winning streak and get after teams, Oilers coach Todd McLellan told the teams official website. When were aggressive and were paying attention to our assignments all over the rink were a hard team to play against.Edmonton is coming off a 2-2-1 road trip with the three losses coming by a total of four goals. The Oilers kept Sidney Crosby off the scoresheet, but gave up the winning goal with 1:42 to play in a 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.Oilers center Leon Draisaitl, now in his third season, said theres a new feeling among the players on the team.Within the room, we have a bigger confidence than people might think we do, Draisaitl told the Edmonton Sun. Its such a different feeling than last year, being considered one of the best teams in the league. We want to keep it going. Were all sick of losing in here.McDavid failed to score a goal on the road trip but recorded five assists -- including a career high-tying three in the loss to the Penguins -- and has 12 on the season. The top overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft scored his first NHL goal in the Oilers 4-2 loss to the Stars on Oct. 13, 2015, but would later miss 37 games during his rookie season with a broken collarbone.While the Oilers Cam Talbot has eight wins, Jonas Gustavsson could make just his second start and third appearance of the season. Gustavsson is 3-0-1 in four appearances, including three starts, with a 2.43 goals-against average and .910 save percentage versus the Stars.Talbot, who joined the Oilers last season after two seasons as a backup with the New York Rangers, lost in his only appearance against the Stars last season, and is 0-1-1 with a 3.02 GAA and .900 save percentage when facing them.Dallas (5-6-3) had allowed 15 goals during a three-game skid that ended with a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.We have to find ways to get points. These games arent going to be works of art, Stars coach Lindy Ruff told the Dallas Morning News. Its a good bounce-back game. That room was hurting after the Winnipeg game (an 8-2 loss Tuesday.)The Stars have been wracked by injuries for much of the season to many key players up front, and a slow start by captain Jamie Benn hasnt helped matters at all. Benn halted a nine-game goal drought by scoring twice in Calgary to double his season total to four -- hes averaged almost 37 goals in each of the previous three seasons.It seems I have one of these (slumps) every year, and you just have to work your way through it, Benn told the Dallas Morning News.Benn, a native of British Columbia, does seem to enjoy facing teams from neighboring Alberta. Thursdays outburst gives him 15 goals in 24 career games versus the Flames, the most hes tallied against one team. Benns second-highest career total are the 13 hes scored in 22 games against the Oilers.Dallas goaltenders Antti Niemi and Kari Lehtonen also have had success in Edmonton.Niemi has started seven games at Rexall Place, the Oilers former longtime home, posting a 5-1-1 record with a 2.26 GAA. 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MLB Jerseys China . -- In one brief spurt, Brazil turned a close game into a rout and proved again it will be a strong World Cup favourite.Rod and Kate are making a splash in Wilmot, Ont. as the township has been named the ninth winning community in this years Kraft Celebration Tour. As part of the Kraft Celebration Tour, Wilmot receives $25,000 to put towards creating the Township of Wilmot Splash Pad. Wilmot will also host a special edition of SPORTSCENTRE featuring anchors Rod Smith and Kate Beirness when they broadcast live from the Ontario community on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. ET on TSN. "We were inspired by the Township of Wilmots passion and focus on ensuring the children living in their community stay active," said Jack Hewitt, Vice-President, Marketing Insights and Services, Kraft Canada. "Were very pleased to support their community project and look forward to seeing the Splash Pad come to life." About Wilmot, Ont.The Township of Wilmot is made up of 14 communities in southwestern Ontario. The Township is home to approximately 20,000 people and is comprised of small towns, settlements, and farms. The Township is home to a number of athletes, including former Toronto Maple Leaf and NHL Rookie of the Year Howie Meeker and former CFLer Larry Mohr.The $25,000 prize money from the Kraft Celebration Tour will go towards creating a new splashh pad for the community.dddddddddddd Wilmot was named to the Kraft Celebration Tour after winning a national, head-to-head online vote over St. James Town (Toronto). Wilmot brought home the victory with 207,324 votes, while St. James Town (Toronto) amassed a total of 79,353 votes in support of its nomination. Voting Canadians can decide the final winning community for the Kraft Celebration Tour today until 12 noon ET tomorrow, as the last community match-up – Dryden, Ont. vs. Fort Frances, Ont. – is now featured on KraftCelebrationTour.ca and Tourneedecelebrationkraft.ca. During the voting period, SPORTSCENTRE on TSN and SPORTS 30 on RDS profile each match-up with a look at the duelling communities and their proposed community projects. Results of each vote will be announced the following weekday on SPORTSCENTRE and SPORTS 30. In addition to voting, fans can keep up with the Kraft Celebration Tour on social media by visiting and liking the Kraft Celebration Tour Fan Page on Facebook and by following and interacting with the tours personalities on Twitter. The official Twitter account for the Kraft Celebration Tour is @KCTAndy and the official hashtags include #KCT and #tourneedecelebrationkraft. ' ' '