The Edmonton Oilers stumbled on Long Island Thursday night. Can they bounce back against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday?
Host Nick Zararis breaks down the Oilers disappointing loss in their worst performance of the season. Nick highlights Evan Bouchard’s costly early turnovers, Stuart Skinner performing well despite the loss and the fluidity of the Oilers lineup. The discussion covers the impact of the team having an off day in New York, the scattered schedule, forward combinations and the need for more finishing talent. Nick analyzes the Devils’ team speed as a challenge for the Oilers going into the weekend.
3:30 An off day in New York
12:17: The underlying numbers vs reality
21:05 Setting expectations for upcoming Devils game
26:10 Roster construction and lineup decisions
FLOP: Edmonton Oilers start slow, fail to get on track against New York Islanders
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10 Comments
Skinner played awesome again, he’s been playing so well I almost forgot how bad Bouchard can be
Bouchard had a stinker….
Worst Oilers team game in a long time. Oil had 3 turnovers in own zone within 5 mis of the 1st period alone.
Also that was the WORST game by #2.
That breakaway goal by Horvat is a common pinch by #2. He did the same 2X against the Panthers Marchand in the Finals.
Because of this recurring play by #2, I think this is a coaching issue. I can't believe the D-coach didn't yell at him to hang back instead of pinching at the offensive blue line.
Head coach has some work to do to address their poor team defense.
When skinner is the best player on the team, you know you’re in trouble. This is not a Stanley cup roster
I think that the constant line juggling is having a negative effect. The players are disorganized, out of place, not knowing where each other player is. The players on each line need to be given time to gel together. #2 stunk!
We win some , we lose some let's focus on mistakes improve and get ready for new jersey sat ❤
Glad people realize the oilers defensemen are terrible and they are often the reason Skinner gives up a lot of goals. Skinner could be a winner on a team with great team defense.
Bouchard needs too goo he can score goals but can’t be a Defenceman like zero defensive ability
Bouchard, Nurse and Line 3 and Line 4 have not grown in last 4 years. Making same mistakes and over and over again and more mistakes than last year which is terrible. High sticking again? Are they playing lawn tennis or badminton or hockey. Nobody knows. Go to play badminton.
Do you think Oilers and Flames, games Vs Leafs and/or the Sens will turn political regarding the recent secession talks?