WCSF | VI | "Because It's The Cusp" | Oilers vs. Canucks | 5.18.24 | 6:00PM | SN/CBC

[Chairman Maouth]

This game is not going to be easy for the Canucks. The Oilers nor Skinner should be underestimated.

 

[GrumpyKoala]

Skinner vs Cole.
Cage match! Only one comes out of the cage.

And both crowds cheers for the opposition...

 

[JAK]

This game is not going to be easy for the Canucks. The Oilers nor Skinner should not be underestimated.

Meanwhile : Oilers "optional" skate attendance is low.

They do know it's win or go home right?

 

[David Bruce Banner]

My homer vote went with the Canucks in 7. I will be over the moon if they take it in 6... but I'm not putting any money on anything at this point.

 

[HockeyVirus]

You know what to do Canucks.

 

[thekernel]

Why are people acting like it's over? If the Oilers can get their PP back to snuff it should at the very least be an even game.

I'm hoping for a game 7.

Nobody ought to underestimate the best player in the world. Remember when they counted him out of the Art Ross in November...

 

[TruGr1t]

 

[theMajor]

Skinner tonight eh? ooohoooweeeee

 

[CgyFlamesftw]

Henrique is out according to Knoblauch.
Did any GM have a better trade deadline than Kenny Holland picking up Henrique, Carrick and Stecher for a first, a second and some other picks?

Should of upped their offer for Tanev, dude shut down Mackinnon/Eichel 5to1 at 5v5 these playoffs.

 

[Artemi Panarin]

 

[D Wakaluk]

Thats such a sick joke going back to Skinner. I guess they have to protect his ego. How the hell you keep doubling down on a AHL level starter... totally insane

 

[vcanuck]

While the powerplay is an important part of the game you really shouldn't rely on it for scoring. Last night both Avs and Stars had 1 powerplay each in a game went went into double OT and its not because both teams played so cleanly lol . Best not to expect to get any powerplays at all . If you get one you better score on it but you don't want to build your scoring around it .

the refs failed last game, so expect a McPP parade for the Canucks tonight.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Please put them out of their misery so everyone can move on to watching the Conference Finals

 

[JAK]

the refs failed last game, so expect a McPP parade for the Canucks tonight.

Knoblauch changes his goalie every shift to get McDavid and Draisaitl more time to rest. Tocchet looks at referees, gets thrown out of the game.

 

[archangel2]

Skinner starting?

Dallas vs Vancouver.

Free win tonight with Skinner? Seriously WTF are the oilers thinking? Have they given up?

 

[God]

Reading between the lines, it's probably a bet on the future. If they start Skinner and he loses, the door is basically closed for him in that city. If he wins out, he probably stays.

 

[CokenoPepsi]

Yeah I feel it Skinner tonight just because the coach said "we'll see Skinner again" makes no sense to play him..
Could/should be last game of McDrai era

 

[MikeK]

I actually think Skinner gives them the best chance. Contrary to popular belief, I think Pickard looked like a career AHL goalie in both games. His puck reaction time is well below avg and he often has no idea where the puck is. Most of his saves were point blank easy peasy or it was a case of the puck hitting his pads rather than a save. I would go back to Skinner as well.

 

[Some Other Flame]

This is just wild

 

[archangel2]

I actually think Skinner gives them the best chance. Contrary to popular belief, I think Pickard looked like a career AHL goalie in both games. His puck reaction time is well below avg and he often has no idea where the puck is. Most of his saves were point blank easy peasy or it was a case of the puck hitting his pads rather than a save. I would go back to Skinner as well.

Save percentage still better than Skinner in his three games

 

[JAK]

This is just wild
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We are gonna have to sign Zadorov to a $13m AAV contract now aren't we?

 

[Eternal Leaf]

Skinner is a risky choice but maybe they’ll get the decent version for game 6.

 

[DFAC]

Pickard was the best Oiler last game and he gets benched - WTF message is that from Knoblauch. A slap in the face

 

[Three On Zero]

Yall laughing that Skinner is starting are going to be served a warm slice of humble pie later tonight

 

[Straight Fire]

Go Canucks, finish them.