![]() ![]() Upon first viewing, you’d be excused if you assumed that Smith received a perfect setup from Nicolas Roy, but that turned to be figurative (creating chaos and a turnover) rather than literal (Smith’s goal was officially unassisted).īuckle up, this Game 6 is bringing the heat early! □ #Stanle圜up What does it mean that the Oilers went with Stuart Skinner over Jack Campbell? Is this more about them rewarding Skinner for his season, showing him loyalty and prizing stability? Or is this a sign that they’ve lost faith in Campbell to this much of an extreme (or believe he needs a full offseason to put 2022-23 behind him)? Those questions linger regarding both decisions made in the pressure-cooker of this series, and also in pondering the future of this Oilers team.Įither way, the decision felt endangered right off the bat, as chaos behind his net led to a puck popping out perfectly to Reilly Smith for his second goal in as many games. The Golden Knights ended up taking the pivotal second period, however, and that ended up being the difference in Game 6. It all started with a hot opening minute: a goal for each team, zero saves to kick things off for the goalies and precious few opportunities to catch your breath. Leon Draisaitl put together an almost impossibly hot run for a round and a half, but he went cold in a way that showed just how hard it is to score in the playoffs - even for someone like Draisaitl. Ultimately, one big change may have also made the difference. All of that eye-popping offence was a double-edged sword, as opponents cut through their defence like a hot knife through butter, with Stuart Skinner often crumbling under the pressure. That said, the Oilers did not want every pattern to continue. ![]() Connor McDavid and the Oilers power play basically looked unstoppable. ![]() Almost every contest featured stunning moments, whether that meant trading blowouts or shocking plot twists. Some things stayed the same through much of this run. ![]()
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