Surgiing Oilers continue critical home stretch vs. Blues

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The Edmonton Oilers kicked off a crucial home-heavy stretch with a convincing win and will look to build off it when they play host to the rejuvenated St. Louis Blues on Saturday.

The Oilers are coming off a 6-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday that opened a stretch of eight ofnine games at home before the Christmas break.

Edmonton boasts a middling 6-6-