GDT: WCF #1 | "Mc Versus Mac" | Oilers @ Avalanche | May 31 2022, 6:00PM MT | SN, CBC, TNT/630CHED, KKSE-FM

[FlameChampion]

Tkackuk was pretty darn quiet in the Calgary series. I wonder how much Kane had to do with that.

I hope Kadri is quiet in this series.

 

[Cloned]

same, I thought i was completely over it last week but still have tired spells.

I was really fatigued the first day or two. Now it’s just the lingering sore throat and nagging cough every 20 minutes or so that’s annoying.

 

[BlackDogg]

Is the game too early or too late?

Too early I say

 

[Da McBomb]

Half way there.... keep going boys.

So much attention on this series. Eyes of the hockey world all on this match up. No doubt its going to be entertaining. Hoping the Oilers can finally win a Game 1. After the stressful BOA, I'm heading into this one less nervous and stressed. I think all of this Mc vs Mac talk will motivate 97 to elevate his game even higher. I can't wait.

 

[Cloned]

Who’s reffing tonight?

 

[K1984]

Who’s reffing tonight?

At least we can be comfortable that it isn't Brad Meier, who called the first two games we played against the Avalanche this year and were far and away the worst officiated games of the season.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Who’s reffing tonight?

Not announced yet, but Chris Lee didn't make it to round 3.

Scratch that, here they are

Today’s NHL Playoff Referees and Linesmen – 5/31/22

Tonight’s NHL Referees and Linesmen working Game 1 of the Western Conference Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche. Tonight’s crew:

scoutingtherefs.com

Kelly Sutherland #11 - Gord Dwyer #19

 

[K1984]

Not announced yet, but Chris Lee didn't make it to round 3.

Looks like him and Kozari got skunked after that debacle in Game 2 against the Flames.

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

I’m just getting over COVID (hopefully) so this game is a nice welcome back present lol

Speedy recovery my friend

 

[Cloned]

Not announced yet, but Chris Lee didn't make it to round 3.

Scratch there here they are

Today’s NHL Playoff Referees and Linesmen – 5/31/22

Tonight’s NHL Referees and Linesmen working Game 1 of the Western Conference Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche. Tonight’s crew:

scoutingtherefs.com

Kelly Sutherland #11 - Gord Dwyer #19

I think Sutherland is considered to be the second best ref in the league, so that’s good.

Speedy recovery my friend

Thanks buddy. The sore throat is annoying AF.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I think Sutherland is considered to be the second best ref in the league, so that’s good.

I think they'll be reasonable, which is the best you can hope for, imo. Also feel better good sir.

 

[Little Fury]

I think a lot of us feel the same way. Just enjoy the ride and see where it goes. Expectations IMO for this year have been met, and anything on top is gravy.

If you told me at the start of the year that the oilers would not only make the playoffs, but win two rounds AND dummy the Flames in the process, I'd have been ecstatic.

That being said:

 

[9GWG9]

Happy too be here....All gravey from this point...blah blah blah

Crush these guys, move on and win it all! I want this city burnt to the ground.

 

[saucesaitl]

Matchups will be interesting to see. I doubt Kadri can handle 2022 McDavid if Danault and Kopitar couldn’t.

 

[Jumptheshark]

todays fun with leaf fans


Main board and heart discussion

their hill to do die on is 60 goals means everything and pts mean nothing

 

[soothsayer]

I’m just getting over COVID (hopefully) so this game is a nice welcome back present lol

I know that feeling

 

[xoczar99ox]

Tkackuk was pretty darn quiet in the Calgary series. I wonder how much Kane had to do with that.

I hope Kadri is quiet in this series.

Kane has never had a fight as an Oiler so I don’t know what kind of deterrent he is in that regard. He has been finishing his checks though so that will be huge this series. Im not sure how physical the Avs have been this year in the playoffs but the Oilers have shown the ability to turn it on. I think a huge factor in the second round is the Oilers never got baited into playing the flames hack hockey. We kept it clean and played hard and capitalized on all the flames slew footing and dirty shit. If Kadri wants to play like a hack I hope they pay on the scoreboard.

 

[FlameChampion]

Is the game too early or too late?

Too early I say

Perfect for me. Have to keep in mind puck drop probably wont be until like 6:20 or something stupid either. Wish the time posted was when the game actually started, like in the NFL.

 

[bone]

Can’t wait to watch MacKinnon, Makar & McDavid fly and cut around the ice.

Btw off topic but Avs fans are the most reasonable, most likeable, and probably most humble group of people when it comes to hockey.

As someone that hopped on the Oilers wagon I would not mind losing to this team as much as others.

The Avs are a bunch of losers and we'll blow them out. f*** that team.

I love that these posts were back to back.

 

[Oilslick941611]

5-4 Oilers

 

[rickysusedsht]

Happy for the guys I'm sure there enjoying being in the final 4 and all the media hype that goes with it. Teams should match up well might come down to goaltending, as both teams have the fire power to do damage at will. Avs haven't had those physical battles like the oil have had so hopefully the boys hit the body lots and send a good opening message. Exciting times to be an oiler fan ! Hopefully Edmonton is rocking this week with playoff excitement...good times !! Go oil !!!

 

[OilerTyler]

Consider me cautiously optimistic

 

[5 14 6 1]

Let's f***in go boys WCF for the first time since I was 12 years old! Fired up to say the least

 

[Lay Z Boy GM]

Perfect for me. Have to keep in mind puck drop probably wont be until like 6:20 or something stupid either. Wish the time posted was when the game actually started, like in the NFL.

I might actually get home in time for puck drop though considering how long they dilly dally

 

[bone]

I've thought this too but I'm also not ruling out being right back up to level 11 after about 5 minutes of game 1.

1 Kadri facewash and my blood will be boiling

There won't be a difference in that we'll get really hyped up and stressed throughout these games. That's just fandom.

The difference at this point will be that if we lose, we won't be mad at our own team as as we were in the Chicago or Winnipeg losses.

Thinking back most weren't mad at the team for the Anaheim loss as it felt like a return for Edmonton and was setting expectations for success. There was only anger at the league because there were at least two controversial officiating calls that directly impacted two of the games we felt robbed.

I suspect if this goes the wrong way, we'll feel similar about the team especially if they at least win a couple along the way.