Thought this was a good bounce back game for a lot of guys who have had a rocky start. Edler looked nothing like he usually does; calm, poised and in control...it's only Edmonton, but still - he can usually look like a train wreck against anyone.
Didn't think Burrows looked done at all. Did yeoman's work on the PK and in the dirty areas, and set up the first goal. Also had a handful of chances and was generally dangerous.
Hansen also looked much more like his usual, forechecking-like-a-demon self.
Matthias with easily his best game; if Horvat and/or Richardson are out for any length of time, he may have earned himself a reprieve.
Jensen with a strong game tonight. If one of him or Shinkaruk sticks at this stage, it should be Jensen. Shinkaruk had some brief flashes with the puck, but has failed to really generate anything for a couple of games, while the same isn't true for Jensen. Jensen may be another benefactor of Horvat's injury.
Bonino has some great hands and hockey IQ. His skating is...unorthodox at best, though. Bring in a skating coach!
Dorsett had an effective game; very happy with him as a fourth liner/utility forward.
Lack continues to be excellent. Between him and Miller, we are going to be very strong in net, IMO.
Ugliest points for me tonight were Sestito and Sbisa. I like Sbisa, and given how aggressive the Oilers were being I thought this would be a perfect game for him. Instead he played timid hockey, and handled the puck like it was a stick of dynamite. Sestito was just...awful. Bad penalties, unnecessary fights, terrible hockey plays...just ugh.
Hamhuis and Higgins mailed it in save for a few shifts. Tanev was his typical self. O'Reilly didn't look half bad out there, but also took a bad penalty and was slow to adapt to the play on occasion. Vey was decent, but not as strong as in his previous showings.
Hopefully Horvat is alright; all in all, kind of a mish mash of a game.
