The four Canadian teams vying for this year’s Stanley Cup

For the first time since the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season, Canada will have four teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs when they begin on Saturday. However, while laying claim to 25 per cent of the field is nice, it is far from a guarantee that one of this country’s most cherished pieces of silverware will be returning to its spiritual home later this spring. The quartet will each have their own reasons why this year could be their year, but here’s a closer look at the Canadian contenders.Edmonton Oilers