The Edmonton Oilers 5-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings Monday night raised questions about the team’s rest strategy ahead of the NHL playoffs. With key players like Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, Jake Walman and others all sitting as part of injury management, the team’s shorthanded lineup was no match for the Kings who clinched home ice with the win.
Host Nick Zararis breaks down the Oilers lineup decisions, the weirdest regular season game in recent memory and its implications on the first round matchup. Nick also explores the Oilers reliance on hypothetical performance as opposed to tangible results.
0:00 Intro: Oilers lose home ice advantage
5:15 Analyzing lineup decisions and game strategy
10:51 Excessive penalties and lack of game flow
16:36 Oilers vs Kings rivalry and playoff expectations
21:15 Banking on hypotheticals for playoff success
25:49 Can star players elevate team in playoffs?
Oilers bet on risky rest strategy | Can they overcome road disadvantage in the playoffs?
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6 Comments
I watched the first period and then checked out. Like you said, it didn't get a chance to breathe.
It's not a matchup that I find particularly exciting and I doubt I'll watch much of it unless I literally have nothing better to do.
Seriously imagine a Kings defenseman doing what nurse did to Connor mcdavid. And think how long they would be suspended! I hope nurse gets 5hat same suspension.
suspend nurse , he’s a animal .
Umm, the kings won the Cup in 2012 as a 8th seed. No home ice.
Go KINGS GO!
Can't see them having a long playoff run this time, they've been shaky at best all season. Either they trade for a good top 4 D-man and a keeper or McDavid asks for a trade.