Post-Game Talk: Oilers win the battle but lose the war against their arch nemesis…

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Guess all the shit talkers who showed up when they stole one last month are too busy to post tonight then, cause there's still plenty of hubris in that fanbase ime.

To be fair, there is something ongoing in LA rn lol

 

[Heavy Dee]

I've been calling this. Kulak is one of the best #5's in the league imo. But top4 is just a bit much for him and he starts to look out of place too often. They need a guy to pair with Nurse.

Emberson might be the guy

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Playoff Intensity
A look ahead to when time and space reduces and a hard grinding game rules. Skinner massive first period defined this game. Different game if Kings score on that breakdown and cross ice dish that Skinner manages to keep out. Oiler super elites the difference in this game. Aided and abetted by strong team defending that cut out the recent soft slot chances in recent games. Line 2 looked great with their hard ice games notably Arvy. Knoblauch relies on top 4 d guys with their #6/7 A and B duo both under 7 min toi. Gotta get that top 4 D upgrade still to come.

Big win shutting it down to win playoff hard ice hockey.

 

[KlefDown]

The Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club play an ethical brand of ice-hockey, they do not want your empty net goals.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

The Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club play an ethical brand of ice-hockey, they do not want your empty net goals.

"Can't squeeze GMs" but on the ice.

 

[MoontoScott]

Solid game by Stu.

The Kings play great defense but man are they frustrating to watch. Must be hard as a King's fan to watch this style for 82 games.

Lots of missed chances by the Oilers in the 3rd but the result looks good in the standings.

 

[Ruok]

Holy f***. Nurse masterclass

I'm I crazy or did Arvidsson play well tonight? This chart doesn't like him.

 

[TheNumber4]

Emberson might be the guy

Need production out of a Top 4 guy if we want to hit another level. Love Emberson but he's not going to be that guy. Were laughing with him as a 3rd pair though. He could be an elite number 6, lots of value there instead of a subpar number 4.

 

[MoontoScott]

I missed the pre-game tonight. Was J. Skinner a healthy scratch? How much time did J. Brown play tonight?

 

[McAsuno]

What a f***ing prick move by Kempe. Kings have always been a lowkey dirty ass team. Enjoy the loss, Kempe. GFY.

 

[CanadasTeam99]

Hopefully we start rolling a bit. I would be happy going 500 minimum in the next bit

We have MIN/COL back to back

Vancouver, Washington, Vancouver

Then I think some "weaker" teams

 

[Ruok]

I missed the pre-game tonight. Was J. Skinner a healthy scratch? How much time did J. Brown play tonight?

Yes.
6:23

 

[CanadasTeam99]

What a f***ing prick move by Kempe. Kings have always been a lowkey dirty ass team. Enjoy the loss, Kempe. GFY.

What a massive POS motherf****er Kempe is

So dirty and the league BETTER make that a suspension.

We are allergic to the empty net lol. Colorado with 18 to our 6 this year

Seriously, what is the record? I am surprised they have as many as 18 and surprised we even have 6

 

[Davo Ikinzom]

Yes.
6:23

Scratched two games in a row. Trying to force him to waive that NMC?

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Yes.
6:23

Got twice as much ice time as I thought he would, he is quite bad though.

 

[TheNumber4]

I'm I crazy or did Arvidsson play well tonight? This chart doesn't like him.

Podz too. That line must have took some damage in the first period.

 

[Louis Cypher]

Need Kane back, he was money in the EN goals.

 

[TheNumber4]

What a f***ing prick move by Kempe. Kings have always been a lowkey dirty ass team. Enjoy the loss, Kempe. GFY.

Won't even get a look from the NHL like the Mackinnon slew foot.

Meanwhile, 2 weeks ago:

 

[Jumptheshark]

What a f***ing prick move by Kempe. Kings have always been a lowkey dirty ass team. Enjoy the loss, Kempe. GFY.

Something like that happens almost every game

 

[CanadasTeam99]

This game is the reason why they need to upgrade Pickard. Skinner can play so well when his head is in the game. He needs the push.

The team should upgrade on Pickard and rest skinner more perhaps? Maybe they are playing him one to =o many games in a roaw?

It sounds funny, but I always say you can tell if Stu will play well.

he looked sharp as a tack on that simple shot from the corner that he gloved. Kings first shot I think. He just looked confident. You can see it in his movements.

 

[TheNumber4]

What a f***ing prick move by Kempe. Kings have always been a lowkey dirty ass team. Enjoy the loss, Kempe. GFY.

Someone's gotta make this and that one leg takedown of McDavid a thread on the mains. Put the NHL's hypocrisy on blast.

I'll clip it in better quality too.

I would, if not infracted.

 

[iCanada]

Kings got the same problem they've had for years. Can't score for shit.

Not afraid of them at all.

Come on now, they got McLovin coming off the bench for the 6 on 5. All the talent in the world.

 

[FunkyChicken]

Best game I've seen Skinner play.
Outside a couple of puck gaffes, that he recovered from, pretty much perfect.

Next practice, open net shots.

 

[TheNumber4]

The team should upgrade on Pickard and rest skinner more perhaps? Maybe they are playing him one to =o many games in a roaw?

It sounds funny, but I always say you can tell if Stu will play well.

he looked sharp as a tack on that simple shot from the corner that he gloved. Kings first shot I think. He just looked confident. You can see it in his movements.

This is true. When Stu is on, you can tell. His movements are quick, decisive, and concise. No antsyness in his game, calm legs. There is an argument that fatigue might be a thing with him. I feel like after a shut out he doesn't bring his best, either reading his press clippings or just too much work in the previous game, although I haven't checked the stats on it. But we saw what happened after his shutout against Boston, guess we'll get another look at it next game.

 

[Dirk Dangler]

Emberson might be the guy

Maybe eventually. But I think he’s in the perfect spot right now and we should upgrade the 2nd line RD spot for at least this playoffs. Let him absolutely cook on the third pairing with Kulak.