Pre-Game Talk: Oilers vs Habs, 3 games starting Monday 19:00

[Milhouse40]

Edmonton is in town for 3 games this week with their superheroes
McDavid with 60 points in 34 games and Draisaitl with 50 points in 34 games

The Oilers is leading the NHL for goals scored so far this season
They also lead the NHL for regulation wins this season
They are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games and on a 3 games winning streak


But do not fear, the line of Tatar - Danault - Gallagher just woke up.

Under Ducharme, the Habs has been a tough team to beat clean with only 3 regulation L in 13 games.
On the other hand, they also had trouble winning games with only 5 wins in 13 games.

The Oilers have 5 points on the Habs but played 3 more games.
Very important week ahead.

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[Spearmint Rhino]

1-0-2

 

[BLONG7]

I think we go 2-1 this week with the Oilers. Feeling on the upswing, got to get that first one, and get on a roll.

 

[Miller Time]

1-1-1

Can't see us stopping the Oilers momentum for more than 1 game unless Price has a Vezina caliber week

 

[Tyson]

3 points is realistic.

 

[Holystik]

1-2-0

I really, really hope I am wrong!

 

[Benstheman]

2-0-1

 

[Habs13]

3 OT losses

 

[L4br3cqu3]

Could see 1-1-1, when on the team is annoying as f*** to play against at the very least, and some can be game changers once in a while, Toffoli being there would help a lot though...

 

[Habaddict]

What is the problem with Toffoli ?

 

[Runner77]

Edmonton is in town for 3 games this week with their superheroes
McDavid with 60 points in 34 games and Draisaitl with 50 points in 34 games

I'll never forget the time one of our posters wrote Draisaitl's name as "Draisadle", which phonetically yields "Dry Saddle."

Was even able to find the post back in 2017: Proposal: - Trade Proposal Thread :Trades That Will Happen Next

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

I'm in a good mood, so here's my optimism for the week:

3-0

Sweep 'em!!


...and no, I didn't smack my head or anything...

EDIT: on a side note, my youngest daughter is picking up the Price Retro Reverse jersey I bought online and bringing it to me this week when she comes for a visit with her husband (and two dogs)...it's now Curse Free!!

 

[Kairi Zaide]

Oilers are pretty average at 5v5. The strategy should therefore prioritize remaining disciplined.

But, that would be playing the game on EXTREME difficulty for the Habs.

 

[salbutera]

What the over/under for how many goals McDavid & Drasaitl get next 3GP? 10?

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

What the over/under for how many goals McDavid & Drasaitl get next 3GP? 10?

Nope, Pricer is stopping da puck!!...have faith...

 

[V13]

0-0-3

 

[expy]

0-1-2

 

[Big Empty]

Winning 2/3 would be good.

We should be able to beat teams like Edmonton so this will be a good test.

 

[nhlfan9191]

1-1-1. We haven’t been able to string together a win streak at any point this season. Maybe we’re due but we’ve been going threw the motions since the beginning of February so I’m not optimistic. Hopefully I’m wrong.

 

[Prairie Habs]

Edmonton has only gone to OT once this season. Wonder what that must be like.

2-0-1

 

[Milhouse40]

We will need to stay out of the box that's for sure.
I expect our D to have their hands full at time, our goalies will need to have their A-game.

If at the end of the week we gain 1 or 2 points on them, I will be happy.

 

[salbutera]

Habs need to find a way to get 4-point vs Edm

 

[MarkovsKnee]

We seem to be playing. 500 lately regardless, so I'm going with 1-1-1.

Need the forechecking working in this game. Get on their D. Also, no red pads Price! You suck when you wear them (wore them vs Vancouver).

Smith is playing really well for them. He has a .922 save percentage.

Not looking forward to Weber vs McDavid.

Hopefully Toffoli is in for this one. No idea what happened to him.

 

[BLONG7]

What is the problem with Toffoli ?

The old LBI injury.....let's hope it stays day to day