GDT: WCSF GM01 | Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers | Wed. May 8th | 7pm PST | SNP/CBC | In Arturs We Trust

[Zirakzigil]

That was certainly a game.

 

[Avs2022]

Tbf both of these teams have looked considerably worse than the rest of the teams in the playoffs. Florida would sweep either of these teams.

Doesn't matter because Florida is going to play either Dallas or Colorado.

 

[AwesomeInTheory]

I think Vancouver are the favs stealing this game.They now beat them 5 straight times and 1 game closer to Demko back.Tonite was a real tough blow to Edm.

This can go one of two ways for the Oilers:

- They take tonight's loss not sitting down, come out firing guns blazing in Game 2 and obliterate the Canucks.

- They take tonight's loss as a gut punch, become completely deflated and fold like a cheap tent.

I don't think this is going to be a grind it out series. Tonight should've been a statement game for the Oilers and now everyone's just gonna be talking about if the Canucks are 'in their head' or whatever.

I expect it to get even chippier out there and composure getting lost. Hopefully not Miller, lmao.

 

[ziploc]

Gotta wonder if DeSmith draws back in for Game 2.

 

[Canucks LB]

Hook this up to my veins

 

[rea]

As an Oilers fan, I really applaud the Canucks crowd for their passion and energy. It truly is one of the intangible factors in home ice advantage.

Man this game was so crazy to be at, I have a migraine and lost my voice from all the screaming. I must've chanted Skinner hundreds of times, and I yelled out and asked Kane which table to meet him at at the casino after

 

[Hammer79]

What do the Oilers have to do to skate with the Canucks 5 on 5? Surely they aren't trying to win on special teams alone?

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Nurse was dreadful tonight.

 

[Three On Zero]

Zadorov has taken his play to another level lately. Its not just Edmonton: Zadorov is actually good

He is, but he just did whatever he wanted on the ice without punishment, he made the entire oilers line up curl up on the fetal position.

 

[El Travo]

Refs taking a nap is so predictable

Oilers fans blaming the officiating is even more so.

 

[Daishi]

.792 Sv%. Oilers coaching and fans approve. Bounces just didn't go his way.

 

[Summer Rose]

I'm just thankful it didn't go to overtime. I can go to bed now, as it's 1:05 a.m. here.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Doesn't matter because Florida is going to play either Dallas or Colorado.

That is one possibility.

 

[geebster]

A lot of what happened in that game was what a lot of Canucks fans (myself included) anticipated. Canucks didnt have the advantage in net, letting in multiple weak ones while Skinner was simply better and more composed for more of the game. Canucks showed they were better defensively and had more scoring depth (third line producing most of it).

What I didnt expect was for Edmonton to be that bad offensively 5 on 5. They created nothing for more than half the game. I doubt that continues, McDrai etc will get their goals 5 on 5 and break through more. Really hope Silovs can settle in and not give up more gimmes like that, Edmonton is too good to give them free ones.

But yeah, a lot of people here overrated Edmonton defensively if thats what we will see for the rest of the series. That was... not much better defensively than what we saw at the start of the season. Game 2 will be interesting for sure.

 

[Riggins]

That was some horrendous goaltending from both sides. RNH choked with Silovs not even looking. A missed call soon after and then Skinner went full Red Light Racicot and it was over.

 

[JAK]

Drai was injured by Myers

Injuries happens all the time, it's not an excuse. Canucks are playing their 3rd string goalie, and Pettersson is obviously going through something big.

 

[Three On Zero]

Zadorov is about to make Draisaitl his bitch this series, he’s already living rent free in his head

 

[Baberham Lincoln]

Damn Oilers. That's what happens when you use up all your ability points on attack and leave none for defense.

 

[Petey O]

Hook this up to my veins

****ing love this dude. What a man.

 

[Nicko999]

If goalies keep playing like that, Avs might put up 10 on whichever team advances next round... per game.

 

[LivingRentFree]

LETS GO NUCKS BABYYYYY

 

[Rick Rocket]

I came in this thread at the start of the game and the hate and arrogance was off the charts bad. Holy crap it got friendly in here

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

5 on 5, this series isn't even close. Oilers clearly overwhelmed 5 on 5.

 

[22Brad Park]

Gotta wonder if DeSmith draws back in for Game 2.

I would if I was Toc

 

[Dynamic]

Well You couldn’t draw it up any worse for the Oil. Drai looks hurt. Skinner lets in 3 goals that a competent NHL goalie stops. Blown lead. Nuge doing his best to make sure he misses the open net. Vancouver ran their show tonight.