Good effort by the team. I thought the team played pretty well despite the score. Gave me some hope that this team can play fast.
Talbot wasnt good in this game though. Some of the goals werent his fault but at some point he needs to make some saves. I blame the coach though, I dont think he can read his goaltenders at all and put them in good situations. I think Talbot needs someone to push him and Koskinen hasnt even got an opportunity. Next game Koskinen will probably be tossed out against the Capitals, with him being rusty and left for dead.
I liked the forwards for the most part. This is the first game I can remember where the first, second and third line all played well.
I thought McDavid, Draisaitl, Chiasson, Yamamoto, Rieder, Lucic, Strome were all pretty solid tonight. Was pretty impressed with Marody.
Brodziak and Kassian werent good tonight. They cost the Oilers a lot of goals (along with Talbot). But once again I dont think McLellan adjusted well. It wasnt their night and he kept putting them out.
Liked Gravel much better than Garisson. I think TM needs to manage his bench better. Has to find some playtime for Bouchard and Gravel. Cant play them 8-10 minutes a game while Klefbom plays 28 minutes. McDavid played 28 minutes in a game where the 1st, 2nd and 3rd lines looked pretty good. I just dont think its necessary tbh.