Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Game 53: Toronto 6 Edmonton 3


While last night's Oilers vs Leafs game was far from a masterpiece, it sure was fun too watch. Neither Edmonton or Toronto paid much attention to their own zones and hence fans were treated to wide open and mistake filled contest. In the end, the Leafs took full advantage of some brutal giveaways on route to a 6-3 victory and are now 5-0-1 in their past six games. The loss leaves Edmonton with a 1-15-1 mark in their past seventeen road games, as they continue to struggle mightily away from Rexall Place. To make matters worse, rookie sensation Ryan Nugent-Hopkins left the game early in the third period after re-aggravating a left shoulder injury. 

Sunday, February 05, 2012

High Flying Oilers Will Cause Maple Leafs Fits


When the Edmonton Oilers came through Toronto during the 2010-2011 season, it was the Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle show. The Oilers routed the Leafs 5-0 and left the hometown faithful booing their team off the Air Canada Centre ice. Fast forward just over a year and Edmonton is still struggling to find their way, while Toronto is in the middle of the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. That being said, the visitors are 4-0-1 in the their last five and head to the NHL mecca playing their best hockey since early November and seem ready to take on a Leafs side that will have their hands full dealing with the high flying Oilers come Monday night.

Game 52: Edmonton 5 Detroit 4 (SO)


If only this could last forever!!! One would have to think, that was the thought process running through one Sam Gagner's head on Saturday night. After capturing the imagination of  the hockey world with his magical eight point performance on Thursday evening, Gagner managed to add another chapter to what has become a career changing couple of games. 

Friday, February 03, 2012

January Report Card - Forwards and Coaches

With the month of January now in the books, it's time to look back at the month that was and dish out my monthly report card. Each players rating will be based on their performance from opening night up to and including the teams last game on January 31st. Today the spotlight will be on the Oilers forwards and coaching staff.

Game 51: Edmonton 8 Chicago 4


Over the last couple of seasons, Sam Gagner has become somewhat of a forgotten man in these parts. With the additions of Jordan Eberle, Taylor Hall and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins into the Oilers ranks, very little attention has been paid to the former sixth overall selection. After the show Sam put on last night at Rexall Place, I have a feeling that will no longer be the case..

Thursday, February 02, 2012

January Report Card - Goaltenders and Defencemen



With the month of January now in the books, it's time to look back at the month that was and dish out my monthly report card. Each players rating will be based on their performance from opening night up to and including the teams last game on January 31st. Today the focus will be on the blueline and netminders, while tomorrow I will take a look at the forwards and coaching staff.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Game 50: Edmonton 3 Colorado 2


Heading into their first game after the All-Star break, the Edmonton Oilers had one goal in mind...showing the rest of the NHL that they are for real. After starting the season on fire and following it up with some absolutely dreadful hockey, this team clearly has something to prove over their final thirty-three regular season games. If last night's 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche was any indication of what is to follow, these Oilers might just make a few teams cringe at the thought of facing them down the stretch. Rookie forward Philippe Cornet made his NHL debut and picked up his first point. While Devan Dubnyk stood tall in between the pipes, making thirty-one saves in picking up his eighth victory of the season.