can't pull off rotating line changes in period 2 on the long change , so in second have to do partial or singular change overs to avoid open lanes or being over run by their fore checking.
Definitely need to can Frederic. Skinner or even Jones would do a better job in the bottom six. We already have Kane, Podkolzin, and Janmark hitting hard.
Nobody wants to mention this, but Kulak has look completely overwhelmed this series. Him and Nurse don't mesh well together. KK should seriously consider bringing Stetcher in for Kuley
Look at the two goals 3&4 that put the panthers back in this game, 42 and 93 gave up the puck along the wall as to not get hit, both times it resulted in goals.
''Coach, how frustrating is it to not be able to know what the hell the officials are seeing in front of Skinner ? Does it make you wonder whether this is just a bad dream, or that you're on crazy pills ? ''
To start Pickles or not to start Pickles….MMMmm…. the Pickleman is waiting to jump in and finish what he started with his 6 game win streak. Lol lol lol lol , here we are back at square #1 again discussing Goalies. Stu has 2 more chances then its Pickles or bust. It looks like they have the Oilers System dialed right in,time for some adjustments maybe. Its a 5 game Series now.
Time to sit Frederick. He has been invisible this entire playoffs. Wasted draft picks on this guy. They should put some who is willing to get their nose dirty. Also, I think Skinner needs to sit and Piccard needs to come in for game 3.
I think chasing and trying to win the Cup has become kinda scientific, it's not simply about throwing on some equipment and playing the game anymore. Players need to be in top physical shape, eat and sleep right, drink the proper fluids, making sure the body gets plenty of rest and down time if it's to maintain it's maximum abilities. I never really believed in game day skates or even full practices the day before during playoffs.  The season is such a grind with all the physicality, intensity, and swing of emotions, I'm sure It takes alot out of the players. Anyway, most of our boys kinda looked tired yesterday, and with Florida? not so much. I heard Maurice gave most of his top players a day off the day before, while Knoblauch probably ran the boys through a "full" practice!?. Why?  I heard 37 yr old Marchand was one of them who had a day off, well he scored two goals and out skated Oiler players on both goals. At this point I think it's upmost important to conserve the players energy and save it for the games, why even have practices?, they should know what to do by now!? At most a light skate.    Another thing we need to play OUR game. Hitting is NOT our game, but playing with skill and speed is. Sure it's good to see Kane, Kapanen and Podz make big hits but they're probably expending too much energy doing that! , I would like to see them channel that energy towards creating offense and scoring nevermind the hitting They should only be hitting on a timely basis and only against certain key panther players as to wear them down…. Our top 6 especially are probably wasting too much energy playing that game, especially Kane and Drai, they need to change their approach! We cannot get caught up in playing the Panthers game, that's their style! Ours is skating, passing, shooting, playing with speed and finesse. Hoping the coach changes the teams approach to games and practices and save the players energy for the games.
Sure, Ekholm scored a huge goal, but for the most part he's too slow out there. Even unsure of himself at times. No where near the same Ekholm. Stetcher had the grit and speed Ekholm doesn't have right now. Ekholm is certainly no Viking or Warrior out there right now. Ekholm looks afraid of getting hit and going back in the injury pressbox. Not the way to play a Stanley Cup Final. Frederick is a waste of a pair of skates. He does nothing, creates nothing, shoots nothing, finishes nothing, and inspires nothing. Give me Jeff Skinner PLEASE! Frederick can go have a hot dog and a beer and watch how things are done from the pressbox. Completely useless player taking up a roster spot. Knoblauch back to his dumb ass decisions pairing Nurse and Kulak together. Some coaches never learn until it's too late and they give it some thought on the golf course. 2 very bad goals Skinner let in. It was clear Skinner had focus break downs in Game 2. Typical Skinner. No one should be surprised by this. Let's see if Skinner remembers how to spell focus in Game 3. Power Play and PK sucks…still…big time. To much pinching by the D. How many break aways does it take for the D to be convinced the over pinching doesn't always work. RNH is one of the few players that would vote for no hitting in the NHL. This dude is a feather that can't handle stormy weather. Stays clear of anything relating to the rough stuff. When Hyman went down I'm pretty sure RNH never said to himself. I'll be going into the dirty areas for Zac. In fact the complete opposite. McDavid allergic to shooting again. For some reason McDavid seems to think he needs to convince the world he's a passing genius. We all know that. How about proving to the world you can pick a corner and be a sniper genius…that might help the team win. Other than all that… pretty good hockey!! Go Oilers!
Well, i was sure they go with a 1:1 tie to Florida, but i thought they lose game 1 instead of game 2. That worries me a little bit because they normally become better with every game after a rest. But they will be better and win the next two games on the road… And then maybe at Rogers the cup!
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2-2 going back to Edmonton
can't pull off rotating line changes in period 2 on the long change , so in second have to do partial or singular change overs to avoid open lanes or being over run by their fore checking.
Bouchard trolling again
3 goals against… most importantly the final 2
Horrible defender
Definitely need to can Frederic. Skinner or even Jones would do a better job in the bottom six. We already have Kane, Podkolzin, and Janmark hitting hard.
it's a pity that players like Kapannen are playing, and Hyman is out😂
and Skinner is not a very stable goalie) 😜😜Florida has an advantage in the goal
YOUR FIRED !!!! MR KNOB GOBBLER, YOUR TEAM is NOT READY to COMPETE !!! WAH WAAAH WAAAAAAAAH GET USED TO IT OILER FANS !!! THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN REFS LET the PLAYERS DECIDE the GAME !!! GAME 1 , REFS DECIDED the GAME !!! BIG BIG BIG DIFFERENCE !!! ADIOS OILERS💩💩💩
Nobody wants to mention this, but Kulak has look completely overwhelmed this series. Him and Nurse don't mesh well together.
KK should seriously consider bringing Stetcher in for Kuley
Sucks we lost but what a fabulous hockey game! Gotta Give panthers their dues, once they went up they clogged it up so well.
Look at the two goals 3&4 that put the panthers back in this game, 42 and 93 gave up the puck along the wall as to not get hit, both times it resulted in goals.
They need to quit giving breakaways or you would have won.
Gonna need a masterclass from Knobber next game
''Coach, how frustrating is it to not be able to know what the hell the officials are seeing in front of Skinner ? Does it make you wonder whether this is just a bad dream, or that you're on crazy pills ? ''
To start Pickles or not to start Pickles….MMMmm…. the Pickleman is waiting to jump in and finish what he started with his 6 game win streak. Lol lol lol lol , here we are back at square #1 again discussing Goalies. Stu has 2 more chances then its Pickles or bust. It looks like they have the Oilers System dialed right in,time for some adjustments maybe. Its a 5 game Series now.
Kasper I like his play 💙🧡
Time to sit Frederick. He has been invisible this entire playoffs. Wasted draft picks on this guy. They should put some who is willing to get their nose dirty. Also, I think Skinner needs to sit and Piccard needs to come in for game 3.
Literally one more bounce in the oilers’ favor and they win so can’t really be mad
I think chasing and trying to win the Cup has become kinda scientific, it's not simply about throwing on some equipment and playing the game anymore. Players need to be in top physical shape, eat and sleep right, drink the proper fluids, making sure the body gets plenty of rest and down time if it's to maintain it's maximum abilities. I never really believed in game day skates or even full practices the day before during playoffs.  The season is such a grind with all the physicality, intensity, and swing of emotions, I'm sure It takes alot out of the players. Anyway, most of our boys kinda looked tired yesterday, and with Florida? not so much. I heard Maurice gave most of his top players a day off the day before, while Knoblauch probably ran the boys through a "full" practice!?. Why?  I heard 37 yr old Marchand was one of them who had a day off, well he scored two goals and out skated Oiler players on both goals. At this point I think it's upmost important to conserve the players energy and save it for the games, why even have practices?, they should know what to do by now!? At most a light skate.    Another thing we need to play OUR game. Hitting is NOT our game, but playing with skill and speed is. Sure it's good to see Kane, Kapanen and Podz make big hits but they're probably expending too much energy doing that! , I would like to see them channel that energy towards creating offense and scoring nevermind the hitting They should only be hitting on a timely basis and only against certain key panther players as to wear them down…. Our top 6 especially are probably wasting too much energy playing that game, especially Kane and Drai, they need to change their approach! We cannot get caught up in playing the Panthers game, that's their style! Ours is skating, passing, shooting, playing with speed and finesse. Hoping the coach changes the teams approach to games and practices and save the players energy for the games.
I hope the Oilers can deal with the dirty, clutch and grab style of the Panthers, and the Zebras allowing obvious penalties.
skinner is going to help the panthers get their second cup, BOOOOO!!! 😢😢😢
Relax. Nobody expected a sweep. Oil will come back for home game 5 tied 2-2
Good news: Edmonton finds a way to come back late in games.
Bad news: Edmonton is behind late in games.
You can only go to the well so many times…..
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Sure, Ekholm scored a huge goal, but for the most part he's too slow out there. Even unsure of himself at times. No where near the same Ekholm. Stetcher had the grit and speed Ekholm doesn't have right now. Ekholm is certainly no Viking or Warrior out there right now. Ekholm looks afraid of getting hit and going back in the injury pressbox. Not the way to play a Stanley Cup Final. Frederick is a waste of a pair of skates. He does nothing, creates nothing, shoots nothing, finishes nothing, and inspires nothing. Give me Jeff Skinner PLEASE! Frederick can go have a hot dog and a beer and watch how things are done from the pressbox. Completely useless player taking up a roster spot. Knoblauch back to his dumb ass decisions pairing Nurse and Kulak together. Some coaches never learn until it's too late and they give it some thought on the golf course. 2 very bad goals Skinner let in. It was clear Skinner had focus break downs in Game 2. Typical Skinner. No one should be surprised by this. Let's see if Skinner remembers how to spell focus in Game 3. Power Play and PK sucks…still…big time. To much pinching by the D. How many break aways does it take for the D to be convinced the over pinching doesn't always work. RNH is one of the few players that would vote for no hitting in the NHL. This dude is a feather that can't handle stormy weather. Stays clear of anything relating to the rough stuff. When Hyman went down I'm pretty sure RNH never said to himself. I'll be going into the dirty areas for Zac. In fact the complete opposite. McDavid allergic to shooting again. For some reason McDavid seems to think he needs to convince the world he's a passing genius. We all know that. How about proving to the world you can pick a corner and be a sniper genius…that might help the team win. Other than all that… pretty good hockey!! Go Oilers!
Well, i was sure they go with a 1:1 tie to Florida, but i thought they lose game 1 instead of game 2. That worries me a little bit because they normally become better with every game after a rest. But they will be better and win the next two games on the road… And then maybe at Rogers the cup!