WCF: Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers (EDM Leads 3-2)

[SeanAveryTheGreatOne]

Who y'all got?!
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Dallas Stars (1C) vs. Edmonton Oilers (2P)​

Western Conference Final

Game 1: Oilers at Stars -- May 23, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 2: Oilers at Stars -- May 25, 8 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 3: Stars at Oilers -- May 27, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 4: Stars at Oilers -- May 29, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
+ Game 5: Oilers at Stars -- May 31, TBD (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS)
+ Game 6: Stars at Oilers -- June 2, TBD (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS)
+ Game 7: Oilers at Stars -- June 4, TBD (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
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[OilerTyler]

All it takes is chemistry.

Losing your 1c changes the dynamic.

Don’t be a stat watcher.

One game into the series and the excuses are already flying. People lost confidence in the stars that fast? I thought the Oilers were going to get swept with or without Hintz?

 

[Nikki Potnick]

Prediction: Dallas loses game 1, because they have in every series since the 2020 finals. Oilers fans start actually thinking they'll win the series (because right now it's all false confidence). Then Dallas goes on to win the next 4.

Does anyone actually think that the Oilers have looked good these playoffs? I've yet to see a game of theirs where I thought, "this is a good team". Obviously they have some high end talent, but this isn't basketball where those players alone can win championships, depth does. Add on the fact that defense wins championships, and Oilers don't have that or goaltending. The ONLY thing Dallas can be slightly concerned about is special teams. At worst, Dallas is 6.

This is no disrespect towards the Oilers, Dallas is just that good this year.

Still standing by it, Stars in 5 or possibly 6.

Every Stars' fan already called a game 1 loss, this team starts series slow. It is what it is. And to top it off they suck at home too, I believe they're 2-5 this playoffs. Oilers did exactly what they need to, to win. The big players showed up and Skinner had a solid game. I don't expect both those things to keep happening for 3 more games for them to win the series.

And I knew there'd be crying about the refs, but what game were some of you watching. I believe, Dallas is one of if not the least penalized teams in the league. You aren't going to be getting more PPs than them. I hate when people think PPs should be even. No, that's not how it works. Every penalty against Edmonton was warranted, hands to the head against Kane, slash on the gloves in the slot, and a non-arguable McDavid high stick (he got away with it last series, so don't go crying about it when he gets caught this time). I didn't see Dallas commit any infractions that Edmonton also wasn't called for.

Overall, Edmonton was the better team this game. I was mostly impressed by their penalty kill, though 75% of it was just winning the face off and not allowing the Stars to get set up. But those are two huge aspects of a PP/PK, so all the credit to them.

One thing this game reminded me of the Colorado series, not much animosity between the teams. They're just going out there and playing hockey. None of this constant after the whistle bs.

No surprises from either fanbase with overreacting after a game 1. It's the end of the world for Dallas, and Edmonton's winning the cup. Every series, every fan base. Like clockwork.

 

[McFlyingV]

Its annoying, as a fan, I'll give you that. I think Sean Shapiro was going to check with the NHL to see if any team ever won the Cup without winning a game 1, but he said that on a podcast after the game last night so maybe after Saturday he'll have an answer. I certainly don't want to try and figure it out

Deboer is absolutely going to make adjustments, the next game won't be a repeat of this one.


Also Roope is a vital penalty killer, and fantastic defensively. He's also one of the few guys on the team that can skate toe to toe with McDavid, he's fast. His point total isn't the only loss by any means.

Probably a good thing the Oilers only got 1 power play then.

 

[Madap]

Big win in a tight game. Oilers need to be able to find ways to win those types of games against Dallas and they did just that. Wait until the power plays start coming too.

 

[Just Rude]

They were able to keep it close without their 1C and this was basically a must win game for Edmontons and they got it done

You beat a team without their 1C in double overtime

Maybe wait a bit more before boasting about how amazing you are..

I am far from an Oilers fan - I hate on them as much as anyone - but this is a ridiculous take. Hintz was missing the final two games of the Colorado series, and Dallas took out the Avs. Remember all this depth talk?

This series is far from over, but Oilers are full marks for drawing first blood. They played a textbook road game and got great goaltending from Skinner. They are full marks for the win, and probably deserved to win in regulation.

 

[Akrapovince]

I think Adam Henrique is going to be a huge addition to the Oilers. Allows so much more options for lines with the emergence of Holloway.

Stapling him to Hyman & McDavid is cool but running McDavid, Draisatl and Henrique down the middle is going to help get the lines rolling.

 

[AvroArrow]

Fell asleep on the couch and was like shit I missed the game, literally woke up for the opening faceoff of double OT to watch the end

Big W for the Oilers, takes a lot of pressure off getting that early road win

 

[Idiot Stick]

They seem to lose every game a Cowboys player shows up to, funny enough.

the cowboys lose whenever they show up too

maybe one year itll be our year

 

[bobholly39]

Still standing by it, Stars in 5 or possibly 6.

Every Stars' fan already called a game 1 loss, this team starts series slow. It is what it is. And to top it off they suck at home too, I believe they're 2-5 this playoffs. Oilers did exactly what they need to, to win. The big players showed up and Skinner had a solid game. I don't expect both those things to keep happening for 3 more games for them to win the series.

And I knew there'd be crying about the refs, but what game were some of you watching. I believe, Dallas is one of if not the least penalized teams in the league. You aren't going to be getting more PPs than them. I hate when people think PPs should be even. No, that's not how it works. Every penalty against Edmonton was warranted, hands to the head against Kane, slash on the gloves in the slot, and a non-arguable McDavid high stick (he got away with it last series, so don't go crying about it when he gets caught this time). I didn't see Dallas commit any infractions that Edmonton also wasn't called for.

Overall, Edmonton was the better team this game. I was mostly impressed by their penalty kill, though 75% of it was just winning the face off and not allowing the Stars to get set up. But those are two huge aspects of a PP/PK, so all the credit to them.

One thing this game reminded me of the Colorado series, not much animosity between the teams. They're just going out there and playing hockey. None of this constant after the whistle bs.

No surprises from either fanbase with overreacting after a game 1. It's the end of the world for Dallas, and Edmonton's winning the cup. Every series, every fan base. Like clockwork.

To the bolded....you should. You should expect both those things to keep happening for 3 more games, and Dallas needs to find a way to win despite this - because otherwise, it is truly going to be a short series....

True Skinner has had bad games previously in playoffs, but he also had a really strong season. It's a lot more likely he put forths a good series vs Dallas than he shits the bed. If you're relying on the opposing goalie having to shit the bed to have a chance to win....well, maybe it happens, but good chance it doesn't.

As for Oilers "big players showing up" - you should definitely expect that to keep happening. Dallas again needs to win in spite of McDrai + Bouchard doing good - because if you expect them to be shutdown....well it's possible, but quite unlikely.

 

[Nostradumbass]

I am far from an Oilers fan - I hate on them as much as anyone - but this is a ridiculous take. Hintz was missing the final two games of the Colorado series, and Dallas took out the Avs. Remember all this depth talk?

This series is far from over, but Oilers are full marks for drawing first blood. They played a textbook road game and got great goaltending from Skinner. They are full marks for the win, and probably deserved to win in regulation.

A lot of the goals the Oilers have given up this postseason were exactly like last night. Either brutal turnovers or weird bounces that end up in the back of the net.

 

[Judge Dredd]

Still standing by it, Stars in 5 or possibly 6.

Every Stars' fan already called a game 1 loss, this team starts series slow. It is what it is. And to top it off they suck at home too, I believe they're 2-5 this playoffs. Oilers did exactly what they need to, to win. The big players showed up and Skinner had a solid game. I don't expect both those things to keep happening for 3 more games for them to win the series.

And I knew there'd be crying about the refs, but what game were some of you watching. I believe, Dallas is one of if not the least penalized teams in the league. You aren't going to be getting more PPs than them. I hate when people think PPs should be even. No, that's not how it works. Every penalty against Edmonton was warranted, hands to the head against Kane, slash on the gloves in the slot, and a non-arguable McDavid high stick (he got away with it last series, so don't go crying about it when he gets caught this time). I didn't see Dallas commit any infractions that Edmonton also wasn't called for.

Overall, Edmonton was the better team this game. I was mostly impressed by their penalty kill, though 75% of it was just winning the face off and not allowing the Stars to get set up. But those are two huge aspects of a PP/PK, so all the credit to them.

One thing this game reminded me of the Colorado series, not much animosity between the teams. They're just going out there and playing hockey. None of this constant after the whistle bs.

No surprises from either fanbase with overreacting after a game 1. It's the end of the world for Dallas, and Edmonton's winning the cup. Every series, every fan base. Like clockwork.

The reffing was terrible.

The hit on Drai in the first was a carbon copy of the hit Kane was penalized for. A forearm that rides up high and catches a guy in the back of the head. You either call them both or not at all

The penalty on Bouchard was a baby slash that hit his shin pad a second or two before he even shot the puck....not his hands. There were at least half a dozen infractions on the Stars worse than that one that went uncalled.

The high sticks were obviously penalties.

 

[MichaelFarrell]

I don’t see how the Oilers do not win this series in four. There is probably not a team that I despise more than the Oilers. I genuinely think they are the most unlikable team that I can ever remember. I just have a feeling I’m going to be very disappointed this series.

 

[bombers15]

Tanev will shut down your top offensive line as he did to Mackinnon.

 

[SaltNPeca]

Hello , are the oilers actually decent? They suprised me last night

Did you watch the game? If so was it your first this playoffs?

 

[Frank Drebin]

I remember this Canucks fan posting after game 6 how "it's ok we lost, the point of that game wasn't to win".

Well ok then lol. Edmonton agrees too - you guys keep on losing, they'll keep on winning.

yeah it was a pretty funny copypast

 

[Dr Pepper]

The reffing was terrible.

The hit on Drai in the first was a carbon copy of the hit Kane was penalized for. A forearm that rides up high and catches a guy in the back of the head. You either call them both or not at all

The penalty on Bouchard was a baby slash that hit his shin pad a second or two before he even shot the puck....not his hands. There were at least half a dozen infractions on the Stars worse than that one that went uncalled.

The high sticks were obviously penalties.

I remember the Sportsnet crew pointing this out, going through the slow-motion replay........and I was laughing because what difference does it make?

Are slashes on the shinpads allowed? Or is it a slash either way, which is what I thought going into the game?

 

[GreeningOil]

Still standing by it, Stars in 5 or possibly 6.

Every Stars' fan already called a game 1 loss, this team starts series slow. It is what it is. And to top it off they suck at home too, I believe they're 2-5 this playoffs. Oilers did exactly what they need to, to win. The big players showed up and Skinner had a solid game. I don't expect both those things to keep happening for 3 more games for them to win the series.

And I knew there'd be crying about the refs, but what game were some of you watching. I believe, Dallas is one of if not the least penalized teams in the league. You aren't going to be getting more PPs than them. I hate when people think PPs should be even. No, that's not how it works. Every penalty against Edmonton was warranted, hands to the head against Kane, slash on the gloves in the slot, and a non-arguable McDavid high stick (he got away with it last series, so don't go crying about it when he gets caught this time). I didn't see Dallas commit any infractions that Edmonton also wasn't called for.

Overall, Edmonton was the better team this game. I was mostly impressed by their penalty kill, though 75% of it was just winning the face off and not allowing the Stars to get set up. But those are two huge aspects of a PP/PK, so all the credit to them.

One thing this game reminded me of the Colorado series, not much animosity between the teams. They're just going out there and playing hockey. None of this constant after the whistle bs.

No surprises from either fanbase with overreacting after a game 1. It's the end of the world for Dallas, and Edmonton's winning the cup. Every series, every fan base. Like clockwork.

The thing is, Dallas would have had a couple of warranted calls as well. Penalties don’t have to be even, but calls should be consistent.

 

[GreeningOil]

Nah I'm not. Edmonton is beatable. Stars will take the next one and likely both in Edmonton.

Dallas is certainly beatable. Dallas is lucky to win 2 of the next 3.

 

[Darkwinter]

like how

Ah yes, for sure.

Game 1 was an absolute fluke.

Keep the predictions going, worked out for you last night.

he side step your question

 

[Frank Drebin]

I don’t see how the Oilers do not win this series in four. There is probably not a team that I despise more than the Oilers. I genuinely think they are the most unlikable team that I can ever remember. I just have a feeling I’m going to be very disappointed this series.

why do you hate the oilers?

 

[Coffey]

Don’t be a stat watcher.

Everyone else seems to be when they notice lack of points for Edmontons bottom 6 and say NO DEPTH.
But that DEPTHLESS bottom 6 kept a lot of pucks out of our net yesterday.

 

[Frank Drebin]

This oiler team has looked like a real team since that game 5 loss in Van. Before that it was the same old same old

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

We're allowed to win? I didn't know that.

 

[CornKicker]

the superior dallas D sure looked like they were having issues with the oilers physical forecheck. I expect them to adjust to that but this series was never as lopsided as the HF geniuses wanted to make it out to be

 

[Coffey]

the superior dallas D sure looked like they were having issues with the oilers physical forecheck. I expect them to adjust to that but this series was never as lopsided as the HF geniuses wanted to make it out to be

By Dallas D do you mean Dallas DEPTH?