GDT: WCQF (Game 5) Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings, 10pm ET, ESPN

[jackjohnson]

I've got my riot gear ready for that one.

Canucks have zero pressure, underdogs, no starting goalie, first time in playoffs after many years. All pressure is on Oilers lol

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

That's if they lose. If they win....you're going to need a tank

The riot is on win or lose.

Folks from out of town don't really get that about us.

 

[Dust]

Agreed. LA is the 2nd worst team in the playoffs. Just a complete lack of talent on that team. The Islanders would beat them.

LOL no. Not even close.

 

[McFlyingV]

I am still concerned with Skinner, almost no good scoring chances for the Kings. Wait until they play a team that actually has some offense.

A double deflection that he didn't see and a lucky bounce off the stanchion. He's been fine.

 

[Matty Sundin]

2022 against the Flames was more convincing imo. Flames had no hope at all.

That series was a back and fourth score fest and probably should have went to game 6 if Coleman didn’t decide to kick in a puck that was going in anyways.

 

[Hank Plank]

Oilers will need to be dramatially better next round.

Edmonton fans better never complain about reffing ever again.

Somehow I don't think that is a realistic expectation.

 

[KCC]

My statement is correct.

The series sucked. Do better next time.

How about your team learns to kill penalties when it matters and stops playing some dinosaur 1-3-1 formation.

 

[hangman005]

Well, at least there's gonna be ONE Canadian team in the conference finals

next minute... Preds beat the nucks

 

[Pass the Saitl Sauce]

That's if they lose. If they win....you're going to need a tank

It’s going to be real life Fallout, better start building your bunkers

 

[Mez]

Agreed. LA is the 2nd worst team in the playoffs. Just a complete lack of talent on that team. The Islanders would beat them.

Caps were the worst, Preds are bad, Canucks have been bad, NYI were bad, Jets were horrid...all arguably worse than LA.

 

[La Bamba]

For once, reffing was on the Oilers side all series. Nonetheless, the Kings couldn't match the Oilers in talent

Oilers didn't take stupid penalties all series like they did in years past, lots of maturity this series

 

[jackjohnson]

Oilers have an easy road to CF's, playing either Demko less Canucks (they'll kill Silovs and DeSmith with their deadly power play, or the toothless Predators.

Congrats Oilers on the 1st round win. This ones for you...

Its good you guys underestimate your opponents, especially Canucks. I dont mind that at all. I just hope your team is doing the same.

 

[Video Nasty]

McDavid and Draisaitl are already absolute animals and they really step up their game in the playoffs.

11 assists and 12 points in 5 games in this series for McDavid and 65 points in his past 33 playoff games. Drai has 18 goals in his past 17 playoff games and 60 points in his past 33 games.

Really glad to see them dispatch the Kings in no more than 5.

 

[Rpenny]

Canucks have zero pressure, underdogs, no starting goalie, first time in playoffs after many years. All pressure is on Oilers lol

Guys who win their division are never underdogs

 

[robertocarlos]

Rob Blake will be removed from the GM position.

He's not so bad. He can afford a Ferrari but he bought a Toyota.

 

[TheBeard]

They showed conclusive evidence on the 2nd intermission of Sportsnet from a side angle. 100% in the net.

I thought it was in but I haven't seen anything "Conclusive".

Edit: Just saw the Sportsnet footage. Pretty conclusive. Lol

 

[Cup or Bust]

A double deflection that he didn't see and a lucky bounce off the stanchion. He's been fine.

LA did almost nothing offensively the whole series. Credit to the Oilers defensive play. Skinner was solid but most teams are going to get more quality scoring chances then LA, so we will see how it goes.

 

[Pass the Saitl Sauce]

Canucks core are still learning how to play playoff hockey and 1 round is looking to take a toll on Hughes already.

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

I thought it was in but I haven't seen anything "Conclusive".

Edit: Just saw the Sportsnet footage. Pretty conclusive. Lol

Oh it was in alright.

 

[snag]

2022 against the Flames was more convincing imo. Flames had no hope at all.

After game 1 that gentleman's sweep was a complete dismantling

 

[Dust]

I was unaware this was an Edmonton Oilers vs LA Kings vs Vancouver Canucks thread. Salt shortage in Vancouver tonight. Game 6 is tomorrow guys, you're in the wrong thread.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Arvidsson is a big baby

This is bullshit

He’s only 5’10”

 

[Divine]

But LA is a much better team than the Leafs.

Their playoff record every year would disagree

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Oilers will need to be dramatially better next round.

no shit
peaking early isn't a good idea

 

[jackjohnson]

Guys who win their division are never underdogs

Canucks are and they have been all season and even before the season started. Heck they are underdogs because of being in playoffs for the first time in many years. Inexperienced team with no starting goalie. If we lose, there is a built in excuse. If Oilers lose, there is no excuse.