Oilers With Another 3rd-Period Comeback, Evander Kane and Olivier Rodrigue Talk
Are the Oilers proving they only need a few minutes to win a game?
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The Edmonton Oilers pulled off another Christmas miracle, coming back from behind in the third period to win a game. This time, Edmonton beat the red-hot New York Rangers. We’ll look at the game.
Plus, should the Oilers give Olivier Rodrigue a look, and is Evander Kane expendable?
Enjoy the game tonight and now onto the good stuff!
3 Takeaways from Oilers’ 4-3 Road Win Against Rangers
December 23, 2023 by Brian Swane
The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up their pre-Christmas schedule with a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Friday (Dec. 22).
Trailing 1-0 after forty minutes, the Oilers erupted in the third period with four consecutive goals from Zach Hyman, Evander Kane, Warren Foegele, and Ryan McLeod, then held on to hand Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick his first regulation loss of the season.
Oilers Goalie Olivier Rodrigue Deserves NHL Call-Up
December 23, 2023 by Dale Bochon
Sometimes in life, the answers to the most difficult questions we face are right under our noses. In terms of the Edmonton Oilers, the answer to solidifying their goaltending situation in the 2023-24 season could be right in front of them in the form of Olivier Rodrigue.
Trading Evander Kane Needs to Be an Oilers’ Option
December 23, 2023 by Rob Couch
It has been a work in progress to find the best line combinations at forward since head coach Kris Knoblauch arrived. Past problems have either included unproductive wingers for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl while having a little better depth, or sacrificing depth and giving the Edmonton Oilers’ two stars as much help as they can get on their wings. This top-six doesn’t include Evander Kane.
What has become abundantly clear is that the Oilers’ top-six can function very well without Kane, begging the question, do the Oilers even need him on the roster or are they better off moving him and opening up space?