A big two points in San Jose but a big loss in Leon Draisaitl

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“Never doubt,” as our distant colleagues would say…

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The Edmonton Oilers held Pacific Division Champion Hunter on Thursday night’s two points in San Jose. but…

Leading NHL MVP candidate Leon Draisaitl left the game with six minutes left for the second time and did not return. In my opinion, although he also had several falls, he adjusted the opposite side. Either way, he lasted for a while, but then carefully slid onto the bench and down the tunnel. For its value, it didn’t “look” like his recent lower body injury recurred. But I’m not a doctor.

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Back to the game itself: Calvin Pickard is awesome in the crease in Edmonton, while the Oilers benefit from the depth score in this. Jeff Skinner performed particularly well and was named the first star in the game. And Edmonton’s Blue Line has put in a solid effort.

This is the story of the tape…

Calvin Pickard. 8. Started for the fourth time in a row. A solid stay for Toffoli and Thompson. After a long shark cycle in the oil work area, there is no chance of entering the rooftop house. Traffic was tough on Ferraro, then a huge saving on Lund’s rebound attempt at 1-1. The buzzer was stuffed with Grundstrom to get his eleventh savings to keep the tie after twenty. Earlier the second time, the height of the struggle with Celebrini. Gregor stopped during partial rest. At the end of the second period, the first grade “A” opportunity was taken away from Toffoli. He didn’t see the hockey until midway through the third inning, when he stopped Lund’s driving. Gloves save points at the end of the third section. A header like a football denies Graf’s sharp chances in the game’s late game. Twenty-seven of the twenty-nine games achieved great victories.

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Leon Draisaitl. 5. A shot was fired from Podkolzin but was rescued by a quick blocker and refused. Later, Arvidsson was fed on a shift. Podkolzin just missed the urge to tip. Arvidsson’s chance was discovered later in the first. It was a 1-1 high forward, but surfaced, allowing San Jose D-Man to walk in with a 1-1 score. Draw the second stage PP, followed by Arvidsson’s 2-1 goal excellent reservation and good pass. The giveaway in the offensive blue line led to an extended San Jose push. Hey Perry has a chance. The second PP was drawn, but both units were empty. Hopefully adjust at 9:52 in the second second…but no return.

Viktor Arvidsson. 6. Excellent performance on the wall, podkolzin and draisaitl in spring, had a chance very early. Opportunities for Draisaitl from the next step. Several couples were returned and later transferred. The puck along the walls of 1-1 could not put his stick on the puck. In the end of the first period, the Draisaitl feed was shot hard. Hammered a match at Draisaitl’s outpost and scored 2-1 in his first PP goal of the season. The winger who won three consecutive games. The third shot is a good defensive stick.

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Vasiy Podkolzin. 5. Fine passes to Draisaitl were very early and had a chance. Solid first phase back check. It’s hard to seize opportunities online later in the framework.

Evan Bouchard. 6. Annoying first-stage turnover. 2-1 secondary assistance. Parker looked at the check 2-2. Throw a puck to achieve a 3-2 deflection goal. Later in the third game, he had a strong ending.

Jake Walman. 5. The principal passed a 1-0 second assist. Turnover in his own area led to the San Jose cycle ending in Edmonton. From Heyman almost brought home the explosion. Excellent matches in slots to intercept seem like a development level opportunity. Can’t stick on passes on 2-2. On the second whistle, for border interference.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. 4. 1-1 key part of the pp target sequence. Going back to where he was originally supposed to be on 2-2, but he gave up and couldn’t stick on the cross. Good feed to Henrique has great PP chances. The third stage man was included in the slot to accuse Troy Stecher. But this is not his “one” game.

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Zach Hyman. 4. Almost tilted the explosion of Wolman’s explosion. Several good matches along the wall won the hockey battle. But just like his captivity…it’s just “good”

Kasperi Kapanen. 5. Move his feet. The third stage shot obviously separates the Sharks goalkeeper’s mask.

Nurse Darnell. 8. Solid, reliable performance. On his own crease, a key stick may have prevented Draisaitl from 2-2 after the turnover. Good areas cleared later. In the third game deep in the oil zone, the defense was strong. Excellent defensive stick on the third shot. It is crucial in seconds of dying. The high risk on his watch 5V5 is high. Four shots, hits and a block. Excellent performance.

Troy Stecher. 5. The man who couldn’t siege him behind a 1-1 net. Nice Deke was part of the third inning, but a quick mat turned him down 4-2. Give you everything he has.

Mattias Janmark. 7. Strong game. 3-2 effective net frontline exists. I thought maybe he had a stick before Skinner did it. In the second phase, PK’s ruthless pre-trial was conducted, exhausting nearly 15 seconds. This line works very well. Janmark completed +2. 5V5 CF 18-6, 75% when Pivot appears in natural position again.

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Jeff Skinner. 8. Net shots from bad angles. The perfectly placed pass leads Brown’s House to release Brown 1-0, and moves two defenders toward him in the neutral zone. A neat strip, his own blue line destroys San Jose’s classification. A great through the seams, almost found Draisaitl at the door. Filmed in the second stage of the power match. 3-2 goals deflection deflection. Excellent positioning on this sequence. There is a chance to set up Kulak for the third time. A good stick in the middle of the ice covered the coverage at the end of the third period. Hit the post with the internet. 5v5 18-7, 72%. The first star.

Connor Brown. 7. Get a good pass from Skinner and broke into two defenders before burying his ninth 1-0. After the first one, a turnover shot. Shooting at the end of the frame. At the end of the third time, his man beats his point of view. Excellent 5v5, 19-8, 70%.

Brett Kulak. 8. The best D-Man for Oil Man. Skating for miles. The second late online two shots, including howitzers in the late stage of the frame, forced the gloves to be saved. The third stage shot. High risk on 5V5 with him 5-1. CF is 74%. His quick boots helped him win many games, especially in his own area. Seven (!) Shooting.

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Ty Emberson. 6. It seems to be beaten outside, but has made a nice recovery to knock his man out of the puck. Indecision in the offensive blue line led to Gregor’s rest. However, the second PK cleared and the effective match against Toffoli on the end board, the second time ended. Strong matches deep in vlasic down. His best efforts in some time.

Adam Henrique. 5. The first stealing secretly. In the second goalkeeper, the San Jose goalkeeper made a single timer on the PP. Fifty-nine percent of the draw.

Max Jones. 4. Passing on the aggressive blue line with emberson’s handcuffs leads to an opportunity in the other direction. There were indeed five hits.

Cory Perry. 5. Hard drive from the Draisaitl Cross-Ice pass. Whip on the babysitter for the third late rebound chance.

The Oilers’ record in the season reached 44-26-5 and 93 points, ranking third in the Pacific region, with the latter two in Los Angeles and five defenders in Vegas.

Now on bluesky @kurtleavins.bsky.social. Also, find me on @kleavins, Twitter @kurtleavins, Leavinsonhockey’s Instagram and kurtleavins@mstdn.social’s Mastodon. This article is not generated by AI.

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