GDT: SCF | V | "Big Game Hunting" | Oilers @ Panthers | 5.18.24 | 6:00PM | SN

[lopper]

One more huge period to close this out. Then doubt will really start to set in for the Panthers

 

[mkatcherin00]

What a butt clenching 20 min coming up. BP and heart rate are through the roof

 

[cruisecity]

That one isn't on Holloway. Everyone blew the zone despite seeing the ice help cause 5x more turnovers and failed outs than usual tonight. Our D should not be ahead of the winger ever in a game like this. Yes he should get it out but we've seen many routine plays tonight be fumbled due to poor ice conditions.

Keep Nurse and Ceci off the ice as much as possible. 20 minutes left then two full days of rest. Big boys can come out and play.

 

[dustrock]

Guys look at Tom Wilson, Trouba, Matt Cooke, et al ad nauseum.

The NHL loves the dirty players. Like everything else in our society, I don't think they're worried about admitting anymore, just like they've all admitted the refs engage in game management.

Bennett is in a long line of players the NHL admires.

And I will admit for any non-Oilers fans lurking that Messier was one of them

 

[nabob]

Waiting to see if Skinner will get a hearing for this

Absolutely insane that wasn’t called. It’s almost like the only explanation for how that isn’t called…is that it’s rigged.

 

[The Nuge]

I wish Gagner could be inserted instead of Ryan. I guarantee he would have more of an impact

The difference is Gags doesn’t kill penalties anymore, and Ryan was one of our main 4 PKers in the regular season. KK has our bottom 6ers each playing a very defined role, and there isn’t much room for a guy who only provides secondary ES scoring (and I say that as someone who loves Gags)

 

[Lannes]

Frankly lucky to escape there. Holloway's puck management has been brutal, and is an unfortunate hallmark of his game. Don't be stupid, get it out off the glass and at least to their blue at the very least. Handed them the momentum shift with the rat's goal. Be f***ing better, dude.

Nurse.. f***ing guy. Anyways, Knoblauch and Coffee and Stuart need to settle these guys down in the intermission. Get back to your game, stop puck watching, keep your defensive assignments and aggressive forecheck. Show some mettle and resilience and keep attacking.

At this point, its kind of on the coaching staff for following up a goal with Nurse. He's the reverse McDavid. You can't stop him from f***ing up, you can only hope to contain him.

 

[Shizuka]

ESPN crew pretty hard on Draisaitl. Time to shine 29

He's been poor, and needs to show better for sure. Mishandled the puck numerous times, some low percentage pass attempts... come on man, you were lights out earlier on. This team needs everyone pulling.

 

[dustrock]

That one isn't on Holloway. Everyone blew the zone despite seeing the ice help cause 5x more turnovers and failed outs than usual tonight. Our D should not be ahead of the winger ever in a game like this. Yes he should get it out but we've seen many routine plays tonight be fumbled due to poor ice conditions.

Keep Nurse and Ceci off the ice as much as possible. 20 minutes left then two full days of rest. Big boys can come out and play.

Yeah, it takes a village. Everyone blew the zone because they thought Holloway was going to get rid of it

 

[nabob]

That one isn't on Holloway. Everyone blew the zone despite seeing the ice help cause 5x more turnovers and failed outs than usual tonight. Our D should not be ahead of the winger ever in a game like this. Yes he should get it out but we've seen many routine plays tonight be fumbled due to poor ice conditions.

Keep Nurse and Ceci off the ice as much as possible. 20 minutes left then two full days of rest. Big boys can come out and play.

Holloway getting crucified for the play but Bouch flying the zone there is by far the biggest screw up.

 

[CupofOil]

ESPN crew pretty hard on Draisaitl. Time to shine 29

I don't think he's capable right now. He just has to not be a liability.

 

[The Nuge]

Waiting to see if Skinner will get a hearing for this

Bennett has managed to surpass Tkachuk for the biggest rat on the Panthers. He does it with absolutely no subtlety, yet the refs still ignore it

 

[dustrock]

He's been poor, and needs to show better for sure. Mishandled the puck numerous times, some low percentage pass attempts... come on man, you were lights out earlier on. This team needs everyone pulling.

But his past performances in the playoffs show he tends to show up in big occasions, so I wonder just how many injuries he has right now

 

[dem]

My heart might not be able to take this period..

 

[Shizuka]

At this point, its kind of on the coaching staff for following up a goal with Nurse. He's the reverse McDavid. You can't stop him from f***ing up, you can only hope to contain him.

Guy just makes it hard for himself and all the linemates on the ice with him. I'm in full agreement with all of his NHL peers who voted him as one of the most overrated players.

But his past performances in the playoffs show he tends to show up in big occasions, so I wonder just how many injuries he has right now

It doesn't look like he's nursing anything, just mentally making some poor choices out there.

 

[TheNumber4]

Cmon boys. Huge period here. We have them on the ropes. Play your best game!

Stay solid! Stay smart! Execute and finish!

 

[Mr McV]

Just need a poised third period and we have a series.

 

[oobga]

Maybe stop the hard turns boys. Falling every time in the slush

 

[Fishy McScales]

Holloway so stressed out already.

 

[McClelland]

Maybe i go radio, im to old för this stuff!

Lets go!

 

[brentashton]

I’m visiting my daughters in Ft Sask on Friday.

We will be at the Bears Den watching Game 6. Guaranteed

 

[syz]

Holloway please, simplify a bit for this period. Pucks out of your own end and just eat it in the offensive zone a bit if you have to.

 

[CycloneSweep]

someone needs to run Bennett and Tkachuk thru the boards.

 

[DrDrai]

OEL needs to switch numbers with tarasenko

 

[McDrai]

Oh look, another goalie interference not being called