What's the main reason/s behind Edmonton's comeback from 0-3 to 3-3 in matches?
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CanadienShark
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Other. The 3-0 series lead didn't accurately represent how close the series actually was. I had voted Oilers in 7 prior to it. Hopefully I'm right. I think these are two top end teams who both belong here and this is a series that SHOULD have (and now has) gone to 7.
It was a fluke they were up 3-0 to begin with. If Florida somehow manages to get it together and wins on Monday, Edmonton is going to be lamenting the fact they let it get to 3-0 before getting it together, because on the whole this series they have been the better team imo.
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The main reason is that Maurice is getting outcoached and cannot adapt, imo.
Last game, he had 0 points and his team won 5-1.
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Oilers just won 5-1 without him registering a point
I think it's beyond just "McDavid playing out of his mind" at this point.
The supposed superior depth of the Panthers is being matched by the Oilers depth, the Panthers main offensive weapons have been neutralized. Verhaeghe has 2 points in 6 games, Tkachuk and Reinhart have 3 points in 6 games (all 3 have been pretty mediocre for half this postseason run tbh) That's 3 of their most productive forwards outside of Barkov barely half a point per game. I mean, Rodriguez leads the team in points for crying out loud.
The Oilers PP has also started to produce some results, and the Panthers PP is absolutely god awful.
I'm sure some of that has to do with Knoblauch figuring some things out, though I wouldn't be able to tell you what he's doing exactly. I'll let better hockey minds explain.
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OK, so he’s not extraterrestrial. The OP wanted the main reason, and he is it. Hands down.
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Special teams. Oilers have more goals on the Panthers PP than the Panthers do.
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The third line of janmark brown Henrique have been just stellar 5 on 5. They have really helped round out the matchups for Edmonton. All three of them also have been amazing on the pk
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Oilers have finally managed to tighten up their D, and have the better offence so they're managing to score more than they leak. Panthers can't figure how to break through with quality chances without breaking their own formation. Also, special teams and depth are helping.
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I would say we are at the point where Florida won't win while being outplayed. So if they win Monday, they will have outplayed Edmonton in games 2, 3, 7, and turned it on midway through game 1. Edmonton was better in games 4-6, and first part of game 1.
Both teams have taken turns dominating. I don't think Edmonton will have been the better team throughout if Florida wins the series.
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I put other. It's just kind of happened. Florida is exhausted and beat up. It didn't show until late in game 3. Edmonton has played better. But I see alot of unforced plays by the kitty cats.
This two day break benefits them more than Edmonton. They need to regroup and focus on getting the first goal. Realize they have been pretty unbeatable at home for most part this season.
This two day break benefits them more than Edmonton. They need to regroup and focus on getting the first goal. Realize they have been pretty unbeatable at home for most part this season.
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To your point, they haven't figured out that they can"t keep trying to skate the puck in, especially on the PP. They need to dump in and go get it. When the puck is deep is when the forecheck can be effective and create chances
Also, this last game, Edmonton was the aggressor and took it to them physically. Fla may well be running on fumes
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It’s a combination of Bob cooling off, McDavid going crazy, Edmonton’s bottom 6 stepping up, and Knoblauch. A perfect storm of things going right for Edmonton, but that’s why this is so historic and only happens once a century.
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Florida can't start a game on time at all, it's always been a thing with them under Maurice, that plays in Edmonton's hands with their speed. Knoblauch has been tremendous with making changes even when things are going well which is the mark of a great coach and then what else do you have to say about the best player in the world turning it on?
Bob is the reason they can't start games on time? He's the only reason this series already isn't over with how he played the first 2 games
Bob is the reason they can't start games on time? He's the only reason this series already isn't over with how he played the first 2 games
Options one, six, and seven.
McDavid is just too good right now being the seventh reason.
First canadian cup since -93. First SCF 3-0 collapse since -42. McDavid breaking records dragging his team to the reverse sweep at the best player since Gretzky. Of course it will be this way. Feels so storybook it must be destiny at work.
It just sucks it's against the Panthers.
McDavid is just too good right now being the seventh reason.
First canadian cup since -93. First SCF 3-0 collapse since -42. McDavid breaking records dragging his team to the reverse sweep at the best player since Gretzky. Of course it will be this way. Feels so storybook it must be destiny at work.
It just sucks it's against the Panthers.
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The biggest reason 100% is the coaching, and it's not just the head coach.
A huge part of it has been the distribution of personnel. When Woodcroft was coaching, McDrai were a big part of the PK. Since Mark Stuart has taken over, he's made the PK a dedicated role for some of the middle six players. It gives the depth of the Oilers ownership of a big part of the game, which you can't do with McDrai playing the big minutes 5 on 5, which keeps them in the game and gives them purpose.
On top of that, Coffey's preaching about defensemen making plays rather than simply playing safe has given them confidence breaking out of their own zone. A lot of the Oilers defensive issues over the last few years has been exactly that.
Going back to the head coaching role though, the adjustments that have been made throughout each of the series goes to show just how much small tactical adjustments can affect the game. Stretching out the Florida D 5 on 5 with extending the F1/F2 for a stretch pass has forced them to respect the breakout, which has helped neutralize the forecheck of Florida in a way that other teams haven't been able to take advantage of.
A huge part of it has been the distribution of personnel. When Woodcroft was coaching, McDrai were a big part of the PK. Since Mark Stuart has taken over, he's made the PK a dedicated role for some of the middle six players. It gives the depth of the Oilers ownership of a big part of the game, which you can't do with McDrai playing the big minutes 5 on 5, which keeps them in the game and gives them purpose.
On top of that, Coffey's preaching about defensemen making plays rather than simply playing safe has given them confidence breaking out of their own zone. A lot of the Oilers defensive issues over the last few years has been exactly that.
Going back to the head coaching role though, the adjustments that have been made throughout each of the series goes to show just how much small tactical adjustments can affect the game. Stretching out the Florida D 5 on 5 with extending the F1/F2 for a stretch pass has forced them to respect the breakout, which has helped neutralize the forecheck of Florida in a way that other teams haven't been able to take advantage of.
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A combination of depth, defence and goaltending.
All of the things people say the Oilers lack combined with the star power and specials teams the Oilers are known for.
All of the things people say the Oilers lack combined with the star power and specials teams the Oilers are known for.
