Written by Graeme on Friday, Might twenty third, 2025
Weeelllll….the Carolina Hurricanes appear to be they’re in mentioned deep, deep hassle.
No disgrace in shedding – however the way in which it has occurred two video games in a row now? Yikes. They want a miracle to show issues round. Fortunately in hockey, a “miracle” simply means a goaltender getting sizzling – and Freddie HAS confirmed himself these playoffs. He simply must get that going once more.
Though I need to admit, it’s not trying seemingly.
Sport 2 of the Stars vs Oilers sequence is tonight. Fast notice I’m away this weekend however hopefully shouldn’t be a problem – at worst if I’m in a rush I’ll get Scott to put up his ideas.
Scott: The Oilers had been trying good in sport 1. McDavid was flying round at full pace making gamers look foolish and Draisaitl was doing his factor with a purpose and a couple of assists earlier than the third.
The Oilers had been up 3-1 after the 2nd. However then all the pieces fell aside within the third for Edmonton.
The Stars scored 5 objectives within the third together with 3 powerplay objectives in a 5:26 span and didn’t look again.
It’s onerous to fault Skinner an excessive amount of as certain he let in 5 objectives however 3 of them his crew was shorthanded.
The Stars noticed Heiskanen and Duchene rating their first objectives of this postseason which is large for them and if they’ll get them going it’s solely going to strengthen their offense.
The Stars gained their seventh consecutive residence sport and with them nonetheless in Dallas, and using the momentum of that come from behind win, I’ll take them right here.
Stars win incl OT
Graeme: Goaltending is sadly, a key level in each convention finals. And for each the Oilers and Canes, it’s an actual lack of goaltending. In saying that, Skinner was frolicked to dry a good however by his protection, and all of the penalties. They must be a bit extra disciplined on this sport I’d say – however then do the Stars abuse that?
Oilers had higher offensive metrics and really higher defensive metrics too.
I’m not a giant fan of backing Stuart Skinner, however the man DID file two again to again shutouts. And it’s fairly simple to have a look at that sport and blame it on the penalty kill unit.
The priority there’s any PP the Stars get they are going to be ridiculously assured. And in the event that they handle to attain on the primary one – ugh.
Anyway – Oilers ought to be good for just a few objectives. So if you add the combo of extra self-discipline, and hopefully Skinner and the protection getting their shit collectively, I’d say it’s high quality to again the Oilers.
Oilers incl OT
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