McDavid Sits, Perry and Kane Like Brothers, Playoff Goaltending
How will the Oilers fare if McDavid is out for a while?
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The Edmonton Oilers played against the Vegas Golden Knights without Connor McDavid, who was dealing with a lower-body injury. Can they maintain momentum without him? Also, how will the Oilers’ goaltending hold up in the playoffs? And, are Kane and Perry back on the same page?
Enjoy today’s edition.
McDavid Could Miss Time Due to Lower-Body Injury
April 9, 2024 by Jim Parsons
It’s not clear how serious the injury is and head coach Kris Knoblauch said the Edmonton Oilers are leaving it up to Connor McDavid to decide if he wants to play. The Oilers’ captain missed the last two days of practices and is dealing with an issue that kept him out of the final few minutes of the win over the Calgary Flames on Sunday.
Grant Fuhr Says One Area of Oilers’ Goaltending a Key to Success
April 9, 2024 by Jim Parsons
Count former Edmonton Oilers goaltender Grant Fuhr among the many who aren’t worried about the Oilers’ netminding heading into the playoffs. During an interview with Betway, Fuhr discussed his former team’s trade deadline strategy and why the team didn’t make an upgrade. Specifically, he discussed what he looks for in good goaltending and a closer look at metrics he believes matter greatly shows the Oilers might have the right mix.
Oilers’ Playoff Picture Is Taking Shape: Here Are the Latest Scenarios
April 9, 2024 by Brian Swane
The playoff picture has become a bit clearer for the Edmonton Oilers after Conor Garland scored twice to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights at Rogers Arena on Monday (April 8).
While Edmonton’s odds of finishing atop the Pacific Division standings just got longer, the Oilers’ chances of securing home ice advantage in the opening round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are now close to a lock.
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Oilers’ Kane and Perry Confirm No Bad Blood Between Teammates
April 9, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Edmonton Oilers had some drama surrounding them after a recent game against the Calgary Flames. During the game, it seemed as though there was some sort of disagreement between Evander Kane and Corey Perry as they were both animated and upset about something. Fortunately, Kane has confirmed there is no bad blood between them, and there is nothing to worry about. Perry has also confirmed there are no issues between the two. For two players who have both been through a lot in recent seasons, seeing them care as much as they do should be an exciting sight for Oilers fans.