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The Canes were never in danger of losing this game. As much as Koskinen blew on the goals he did allow he also prevented the score from being lopsided.
Nuge and Hyman failed to convert on wide open nets from feet away. The Oilers did everything but tie this game. Wouldn't have been having to chase the game had they have tied it.
So lets try to figure out your bolded...
Aside from only the goaltending being lopsided (usualy story) this had the hallmarks of a 1-1 or 2-2 tightly contested game.
I fail to see how our goalie gifting the opponent 66.6% of their goals was preventing lopsides..
What happened in Vancouver is what could have happened here if our GM realized that we needed a legit starter here. Demko grapping the W and the Canes scoring only 1 goal. With adequate goaltending they would have had 1 goal here.