Guy Carbonneau explains why the Oilers' power play is the best ever

Carbonneau acknowledged the challenge of defending against the Oilers' power play. With stars like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the charge, along with Evan Bouchard's Bouch Bomb cannon from the point and Zach Hyman's net-front presence, there's no shortage of scoring threats. Yet what sets this power play apart, according to Carbonneau, is the sheer number of options available.

Carbonneau also highlights McDavid's ability to carry the puck with speed through the neutral zone as a major factor in the power play's success.

And when you combine McDavid's speed and agility with Draisaitl's smarts and the rest of the team's skill, it's a recipe for disaster for opposing penalty killers.

Yet it's not just about the individual talent on the ice; it's also about how well-coached the power play unit is. Carbonneau gives credit to Glen Gulutzan, the architect behind the Oilers' power play, for his brilliance in designing a system that plays to the team's strengths.

There's no one size fits all approach to them.

As teams continue to search for ways to stop it, one thing's for sure: it won't be easy.