Oilers' tank to be tested by travel, high-octane Avalanche

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The Edmonton Oilers haven't enjoyed home cooking for a while, and it will be a few more days before they unpack their bags.

In the midst of playing seven of eight games on the road, the sixth is Thursday night when the Oilers visit the Colorado Avalanche in Denver.

The degree of difficulty increases Thursday in the second half of back-to-back games for the Oilers. Edmonton posted