Oilers clinch playoff spot, end longest active drought in NHL

The Edmonton Oilers are returning to the playoffs.

The club has waited over a decade for that announcement, as it hasn't been to the postseason since its Cinderella run in 2006, when the Oilers were ousted in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final by the Carolina Hurricanes.

Edmonton clinched the playoff berth with a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night. In doing so, the Oilers ended the longest active playoff drought in the NHL.

Connor McDavid scored the opening goal during the Tuesday night tilt, earning his league-leading 89th point of the season. As well, netminder Cam Talbot earned his 38th win of the season while appearing in his league-leading 68th game.