Post-Game Talk: If a game is played and no one watches it, does it count?

[CupofOil]

The Oilers have been playing well for a few weeks now despite the rash of injuries, it's actually galvanized the team if anything. Of course, we'll need Draisaitl, Hyman, RNH, Walman etc. back to have a chance against the Kings but arrows are pointing up with a lot of guys. Nurse and Kulak in particular have really stepped up in Ekholm's absence, Nurse seems to thrive with more opportunity. Vet depth guys starting to get in playoff mode.

 

[Tarus]

Oilers scoring an empty net goal, I think that might be illegal or something

 

[CROTT]

Yup, you noticed that too. You don't seem to understand what's happening on the ice. I can lay the games out for you to waylay your seeming confusion.

I understand the game you just clearly have a bias.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

lol, so it was the team that won….

McDavid had four points versus the sharks, Pickard let in two questionable goals and he’s the reason they won according to you. Not biased at all lol.

Should you really be calling out anyone's biases with your posts recently?

 

[dssource]

4-1 win against the best team in the league in their barn where they only only 6 in regulation all year and we had a decimated lineup. I'm not going to pretend this wasn't a big win for the Oilers. It was. Great job.

 

[BudBundy]

Never in doubt!

 

[dssource]

Depth forwards are getting hot at the right time.

Arvidsson 5 goals in his last 8 games
Skinner 5 goals and 7 points in his last 11 games
Henrique 4 goals and 9 points in his last 11 games
Brown 5 goals in his last 6 games

Yep. Perry as well. When the games matter, these vets step up. That's why they were signed. I can see this momentum continuing into the playoffs.

Right now, the Oilers are the most dangerous team entering the playoffs. Depth is playing very well, what happens if they get a full lineup...I'm excited.

 

[soothsayer]

I see Stuart's dad is posting again.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Perry has been our unsung hero this year though.

A lot of people called him a corpse in the summer /at the beginning of the year and lamented his signing. He’s been one of our best players outside of 97/29 and the only one with enough hair on his balls to stand up for his teammates.

 

[McJadeddog]

So did Stecher get injured? I was on a plane and couldn’t watch the game

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

So did Stecher get injured? I was on a plane and couldn’t watch the game

Yeah same I had it on silent mode in the background as I had an evening meeting and wasn’t really paying attention to it. Saw the Perry goal which was nice, feel good for DR.

Hopefully we can take care of biznus v the Kings tomorrow but it’s an Amazon Monday Night game so I won’t hold my breath. We suck in those.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

So did Stecher get injured? I was on a plane and couldn’t watch the game

It was reported to be an equipment issue from what the broadcast said.

But who knows.

 

[Zerotonine]

Skinner solid tonight in the win as well

Definitely looked alot better then he has most of the year no doubt

 

[CN8]

First time getting to see McDavid live
Reminds me of U9 where one kid is just better than everyone else. I’m not talking about being the best on a given night. I mean just clearly the most talented

 

[Dynamic]

Mac daddy had a hellava game. He looked loose out there just dangling, not going 100% but just still clearly the best. Both teams where not going full tilt so hard to say much about the game but a win is a win.

 

[29Beast97Mode]

Let's catch LA for home ice! Great job team.

 

[McHelpus]

It was reported to be an equipment issue from what the broadcast said.

But who knows.

Says he is hurt on the score app. Undisclosed.

 

[Captain Controversy]

I guess if the oilers get out of the pacific and ekholm returns, it could make for an interesting final half of the playoffs.

 

[foshizzle]

They've been outstanding, but one big thing that Skinner-McDavid-Brown have been able to do (that RNH-McDavid-Hyman struggled with) is chasing the puck and forcing turnovers.

If you can get that group and Podz-RNH-RV going again, you've got two top 9 lines that can bring the bees vs. LV.


Also massive shout-out to the 40s 4th line. Lots of speed, good size and a willingness to cycle helped set the tone.

Imo the recipe there is two speedy defensive guys with some size (Janmark, Kapanen, Philp, Podz) and someone with good size (220lb+) and the ability to run around (Jones, Kane, Fred).
Please just keep slower guys like Perry, Henrique, and Ryan away from this line.

About that first line vs RNH-McD-Hyman isn’t so much chasing the loose pucks (that’s that’s a big contributor) but it’s a very subtle thing Skinner does that RNH has no desire to do- and that is camp out in the slot and keep going in and out. If you notice- that occupies a D-man and forces him to constantly check where Skinner is- and that buys McDavid a few extra feet on space. Can’t leave Skinner along to challenge McDavid, and if you do- leaves Skinner open in the slot. Again, very subtle. We all know what 97 can do with 5 extra feet and an extra 2 seconds

 

[VainGretzky]

I understand the game you just clearly have a bias.

Skinner has 1 game in the last 10 where he never shit the bed thank god he only had to face 18 shots and the Oilers were sound defensively and controlling the play all night, so instead of blowing a trumpet like I told you so, get out your colored pencils and draw him the Vezina trophy because knowing Skinner next game he lets in 3 after 10 shots

 

[ThePhoenixx]

Empty net scoring getting hot at the right time.

Depth is really coming through now. Brown staying hot with Connor. And Old man Perry 2 away from 20 goal season... nuts.

Solid game by Stu.. great to see.

40 is the new 35 in this NHL.

 

[Chet Manley]

Three pages!? Was there something of importance going on in Edmonton?

 

[MessierII]

Three pages!? Was there something of importance going on in Edmonton?

They won and skinner played well. About 80% of the board has nothing to talk about when that happens.

 

[OilynutEsquire]

How was Dineen?

I thought he looked good. Good off the rush, keeps a good gap on the forward. Had a nice breakup on a potential cross ice chance too. He looked bigger then i thought he was, wouldn't mind seeing more of him.

 

[brentashton]

I thought he looked good. Good off the rush, keeps a good gap on the forward. Had a nice breakup on a potential cross ice chance too. He looked bigger then i thought he was, wouldn't mind seeing more of him.

Eckholm, Walman, Stecher and Klingberg are all injured. That’s why Dineen is even up playing. Frankly I’d like to see less/none of him because it means the others are back healthy.