I think we are actually agreeing here.I would say one of the best offensive teams in the league dominating a game would also sewer a goalies sv%.
Anyways agree to disagree. I think they have bigger issues then goaltending.
I mean exactly haha that’s what I’m saying about Helly.
Kane gave dogshit Spec a little something,,,
Another shoutout to VD he’s really improved and has been exactly what we need on the bottom pair, this time last year he made like 4 massive misplays that ended up in our net in the playoffs vs the kings and I remember the kings actively targeting him last year.
Yeah the broken stick and skate re-direct are impossible for me to hang on Stu. He played a really good game in game 1. I agree he's posted 2 solid starts out of 3.Skinners sv% would be a lot better if not for 2 really dumb goals (Nurse and Ceci) in Game one.
So his sv% in game 1 was not a reflection of how well he played.
That also affected his overall sv%.
Hellebuyck on the other hand has been beaten badly. It just goes to show how much a goalies sv% changes when the team in front of him is leaky.
Vinny really has taken his game to another level. A level I wasnt sure he would be able to reach.Fantastic game. Was a little worried we wouldn't get any calls but I must say the refs have been pretty fair so far.
I was very critical of Vinny since he came up but I need to say, I'm pretty damn impressed now. Would love to resign him if not too expensive.
Vinny really has taken his game to another level. A level I wasnt sure he would be able to reach.
I also really appreciate the toughness he brings.
We should be able to play like we have in gm 1 and 3 and finish this series in 5 but I suspect they might have another loose game somewhere in there allowing LA to steal one.So far in the series the Oilers PP is at approx 50%.
If that wasnt impressive enough they are doing that against the 2nd best PK in the NHL.
So the Kings cant even drag the game into the alley because they will lose.
The Kings PP hasnt scored at all in 10 PP opprtunites.
The Oilers have been perfect on the PK.
On top of all that the Kings cant keep up with the Oilers 5x5.
LA is screwed.
The only thing I am concerned about is injuries.
I am quite convinced that Ekholm is nursing an injury too so to be able to have Vinny step uo is massive.He played more than Ekholm and Bouchard last night - he's been huge for this team - especially against the kings and their physical style.
I agree.We should be able to play like we have in gm 1 and 3 and finish this series in 5 but I suspect they might have another loose game somewhere in there allowing LA to steal one.
They need to focus on getting those consistency issues sorted out that they had in gm 2 and also stay disciplined. Be physical, be aggressive but don’t go over the line and don’t get dragged into doing something stupid.
Hellybuck caused the game winner in game two. It was scarier than watching Skinner handle the puck.Skinners sv% would be a lot better if not for 2 really dumb goals (Nurse and Ceci) in Game one.
So his sv% in game 1 was not a reflection of how well he played.
That also affected his overall sv%.
Hellebuyck on the other hand has been beaten badly. It just goes to show how much a goalies sv% changes when the team in front of him is leaky.
Yeah...that wasnt pretty.Hellybuck caused the game winner in game two. It was scarier than watching Skinner handle the puck.
Rare to see a player constantly evolve / improve his game at his age. Goes to show the work he puts into his game every day. It’s great to have examples like VD and Hyman for our young guys trying to make it in the NHL.Another shoutout to VD he’s really improved and has been exactly what we need on the bottom pair, this time last year he made like 4 massive misplays that ended up in our net in the playoffs vs the kings and I remember the kings actively targeting him last year.
He hasn’t been a liability at all
Probably cause of how the kings were looking to injure players, vinny is another level of toughness to help the team deal with these situations.He played more than Ekholm and Bouchard last night - he's been huge for this team - especially against the kings and their physical style.
Spector unlikable to the point where Tim Peel looks like a saint while clowning him at the same time lol.
Nuge played ok in game 3. It was more of a joke considering his typical crappy post season playSeems an odd point to make in a dominating win. One in which the player had 5:12 Shorthanded toi in a critical road game win (1:79 toi above the team's next forward). Top forward PK TOI on a team perfect penalty kill. Took a cheap slough foot (in a hard area) and shook it off without fanfare. And added 3 apples.
Helps to see the totality of play especially in playoff hockey. Goal suppression is the Oilers biggest hurdle to a long playoff run. Nugent Hopkins is trusted in critical situation PK to help prevent goals. Special teams domination has been a massive factor in this series. He runs first unit on both.
Last night was a massive team win. Kinda strange to see a call out on a player that played a lot of critical minutes to help this team win it.