GDT: #8 | "Here Comes A New Challenger" | Kraken @ Oilers | Nov 1 2021, 7:30 PM | SNOne, 630 CHED

[Tobias Kahun]

Over/Under on the PPO the Oilers get... I'm saying 2.5 and I'd probably bet the under.

0.5 and I might bet the under

 

[nexttothemoon]

No change from last game.

#FreeSceviour

He's definitely better than Benson/Turris and likely a better fit at #2RW right now than Yamo as well.

 

[Czechboy]

No change from last game.

Pretty sure this is Benson's first NHL game in his hometown!

 

[Tobias Kahun]

#FreeSceviour

He's definitely better than Benson/Turris and likely a better fit at #2RW right now than Yamo as well.

Sceviour is our only 4th liner who hasn’t been crushed at 5on5

 

[GrinningBuddha]

No change from last game.

Of note, this is a big change from our last home games where we played McDrai. I fully support this more balanced lineup, we just need to get Drai some RW support sooner or later.

Some want to give Sceviour a chance, I'd like to see what Perlini can do with an elite centre.

 

[nexttothemoon]

0.5 and I might bet the under

Ya we're likely going to see some waterskiing Kraken tonight... it's really not a penalty if they're just gliding over frozen water which is their natural habitat.

 

[ujju2]

Nailed it.

If Koskinen plays like he did against Vancouver, this game won't be close for more than 10 minutes.

If he plays like he did against Philly, the same applies

 

[OfCorsiDid]

Busy schedule this month.

3 games this week and next week. 4 games the week after that.

After such an anemic October schedule I’m looking forward to it!

 

[MessierII]

Pretty sure this is Benson's first NHL game in his hometown!

Really? His last stint in 19/20 was all road games? That’s pretty crazy if so.

 

[CycloneSweep]

Maybe Benson playing at home will give him the boost needed to do more.

 

[Mr Sakich]

If you think Skinner is going to see the net at any point this season, might I remind you of the way Tippett handled Bouchard last year.

I really doubt Skinner sees a single NHL game this year.

the chances of Smith and Kostco staying healthy for the rest of the season is quite low. IMO, Skinner will see some games. It was bad luck for him that we had 2 games in 8 days when he was here this time

 

[OilersCoffeeArtBeer]

Benson will score the first goal against the kraken

 

[CycloneSweep]

Quick team comparison
Edmonton/Seattle

Corsi: 49.61/51.54
GF%: 48.15/43.59
XGF%: 52.23/51.12
SC%: 50.16/52.14
HDC%: 50.00/56.12

So 5v5 mostly even team, Seattle is getting a ton of chances, high danger and non but struggling to score.

Koskinen will decide the night imo. Thinking a 3-2 game for the Oil

 

[Gregsky99]

Smith still banged up I take it? Or give him a couple extra days and he plays Wednesday?

 

[Travis093]

Happy bday.. now sit your butt down and pass Mikko his water bottle tonight.

i totally read this as "hbd start"

 

[5 14 6 1]

Let's get this W. Won't be a free game.

 

[MessierII]

So 5v5 mostly even team, Seattle is getting a ton of chances, high danger and non but struggling to score.

That’s what happens when your most talented forward is Jordan Eberle.

 

[Canovin]

Hat trick for McDavid

 

[bone]

I voted for yams to score the Oilers first ever goal against the Kraken, he could really use the confidence booster plus he’s from Spokane so it would be fitting if it was him.

Him or Ryan are both Washington natives and either of them would be my pick.

 

[tardigrade81]

Yamamoto! Heard it here first

or unless someone else said it first then second

Unless someone else said it second then third

…. you get the point.

 

[bone]

Pretty sure this is Benson's first NHL game in his hometown!

First this year. Played four games in Edmonton in February 2020. Went -4 with zero points and 1 shot in those 4 games.

 

[Czechboy]

First this year. Played four games in Edmonton in February 2020

I know that but I think they were all on the road? I don't think he has played in Edmonton.. I know he has played for them.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Quick team comparison
Edmonton/Seattle

Corsi: 49.61/51.54
GF%: 48.15/43.59
XGF%: 52.23/51.12
SC%: 50.16/52.14
HDC%: 50.00/56.12

So 5v5 mostly even team, Seattle is getting a ton of chances, high danger and non but struggling to score.

Koskinen will decide the night imo. Thinking a 3-2 game for the Oil

Analytics aren’t created equal, McDavid and draisaitl at 50% is a lot better than Seattle at 50%

 

[MessierII]

I know that but I think they were all on the road? I don't think he has played in Edmonton.. I know he has played for them.

That was a 7 game stint. I think 4 were home games is what he was saying.

 

[bone]

I know that but I think they were all on the road? I don't think he has played in Edmonton.. I know he has played for them.

Nope. 4 games in Edmonton. Zero goals/points, 1 shots, -4, 2 hits no blocks. Team went 1-2-1 in the four games. Team is 5-0 in games he's played on the road in his career.