GrumpyKoala
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WCF | GM5 | Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars | 7:30PM CT | TNT
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TheNumber4
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This is so true. To this day the players that have had the most success playing with Connor (besides Leon) are Hyman and Maroon.
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I don't mind them sitting Kane for a game. He's a play killer this year. If Foegele gets back in I expect a big effort
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Didn't take it as a dig. Just stating he is a really good player even without. His ability to play with Connor is elite that's for sure.
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Indeed, in 120 minutes of game time they will be heading back to Dallas no matter what
It's risky if Tanev plays tonight unless he is sure he can go the full 60. The Oilers will absolutely go at him and if he ends up having to sit out then his team will be down to 5 d-men and they will be cooked. Might be better for him to sit out tonight and rest, and then come in for an elimination game if the Stars lose.
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My bold predictions for the game
- Goaltending will be key, Skinner and Oettinger are NHL goalies and their job is to let in as a few goals as possible during regulation, should the game be tied, it will go to OT and the first goalie to allow a legal goal will be part of the losing team. This is key.
- The forward core for both teams need to score goals to help their team. The defensemen are welcome to score too, but it is imperative they play a well rounded defensive game too. Otherwise, the other team will have opportunities to score and that could potentially lead to allowing a goal, and when playing defense, you don't want that. This is key.
- Penalties. It is important for both teams to not incur a penalty, or multiple penalties. This will lead to being on a penalty kill and increasing the likelihood of getting scored on. I would recommend to avoid receiving a penalty. This is key.
- Oilers probably win tonight, or probably the Stars win, it will be one of these teams. This is key.
- Goaltending will be key, Skinner and Oettinger are NHL goalies and their job is to let in as a few goals as possible during regulation, should the game be tied, it will go to OT and the first goalie to allow a legal goal will be part of the losing team. This is key.
- The forward core for both teams need to score goals to help their team. The defensemen are welcome to score too, but it is imperative they play a well rounded defensive game too. Otherwise, the other team will have opportunities to score and that could potentially lead to allowing a goal, and when playing defense, you don't want that. This is key.
- Penalties. It is important for both teams to not incur a penalty, or multiple penalties. This will lead to being on a penalty kill and increasing the likelihood of getting scored on. I would recommend to avoid receiving a penalty. This is key.
- Oilers probably win tonight, or probably the Stars win, it will be one of these teams. This is key.
TheNumber4
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Coach more so than anything else. Buy in has never been the issue, the character in this room buys into whatever they think will lead to wins. They were buying into the wrong messages from Woody in years past.
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Won't both teams be heading to Edmonton no matter what? They're already in Dallas.
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I think Edmonton is winning in 6 games. Wasn't a believer before game 4 but that game showed me this team has turned a page in the playoffs. I think they have that killer instinct and will win 4-1 tonight.
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