The Edmonton Oilers are Canada's last hope in the playoffs. But will they be Canada's team?
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![Oilers fans show their support before Game 1 of first-round Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff action between the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings, in Edmonton, Monday, April 22, 2024. Fans wearing Oilers jerseys cheer on a sidewalk](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7211931.1716416846!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/hkn-kings-oilers-20240422.jpg)
Regional bonds, tradition and even time zones all factor into a fan's decision to jump on the bandwagon or remain as an interested bystander.