Vegas looks old and slow. Look like their run of being a contender is coming to an end
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Bubbles
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Hate the Oil but I gotta support our boy Troy from White Rock. 
krutovsdonut
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the game the oilers are playing is impressive. they have the physical depth. this may be their year.
me2
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Still only half way there and that was the "easier" half.
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They currently have 24% odds of winning. Good value if you believe they can win.
Ozone
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Complete dominance, in every category, by Edmonton. They didn't play the last game like this.
If the score does not change, both teams will continue to coast a bit for the last 5 minutes.
If the score does not change, both teams will continue to coast a bit for the last 5 minutes.
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Vancouver_2010
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Stone is playing injured. Hertl is playing injured. Pietrangelo is now hurt. Eichel has no reliable wingers. Hill hasn't been able to dial in. That team is old and slow.
Dallas is probably the only team out West that could beat Edmonton. If they draw Winnipeg then I see Edmonton steamrolling them in 4.
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Bleach Clean
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VGK hasn't been able to pin EDM in their own zone with a heavy forecheck. Further, their neutral zone defense isn't tight enough. The two aspects they needed to slow the game down enough to win.
I'm surprised there has been so much open ice out there for EDM. Their skill wins out when that happens.
HockeyWooot
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Edmonton can press and tilt the ice unlike many others. We saw it in the series against us last year particularly as the series went to 6 and 7.
Are they a team without holes in their roster? No.
They’ve got the ultimate Trump card in McDrai. They are a group that believes in each other and after coming so close last year can taste the cup.
I’d be surprised if they don’t make it to the finals again.
Are they a team without holes in their roster? No.
They’ve got the ultimate Trump card in McDrai. They are a group that believes in each other and after coming so close last year can taste the cup.
I’d be surprised if they don’t make it to the finals again.
Vancouver_2010
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Thats exactly my point, why bother competing during these times, we should collect draft picks like lottery tickets and rebuild, rebuild and rebuild.
Nick Lang
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The Oils' depth actually showed up to tilt the ice. Guys like Kane and Kapanen were skating like absolute missiles and Bieksa pointed out how clean their transition game was. Knights couldn't stop it and were chasing the play all game long.
Skinner and Nurse can't be problems if the other team never has control lol
Skinner and Nurse can't be problems if the other team never has control lol
Bourne Endeavor
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You mean TonyHate the Oil but I gotta support our boy Troy from White Rock.
Agreed, their depth actually played pretty good as McDrai werent their usual selfs.
I hate edm but you gotta give them credit.
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HockeyWooot
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They’ve got some class players like Barkov and Forsling, but so many rats they are rats by association lol
Vegas simply isn't playing as a 5 man unit which was always their superpower not individual speed or talent. They are completely out of sync.
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