Nope. He's a mildly effective player when he's at his peak and when he's off he's abhorrently bad. Zero defensive conscience, limited offensive skills, and stupid penalties.
- MaximumBone

Statistically yeah. When he's on though, i.e 2017 playoffs or at the start of the season, I'd argue he's a little bit more than mildly effective.

And let's be real, him beating punching Duclair in the face after cross checking OEL after he did the same to Hendricks was hilarious. Him beating the poop out of Hall was awesome.

I think something that isn't measured by statistics is getting your team into it, and he has the ability to do that, when he's on of course.

Nope. He's a mildly effective player when he's at his peak and when he's off he's abhorrently bad. Zero defensive conscience, limited offensive skills, and stupid penalties.
- MaximumBone

I wore my Kassian jersey for all but one game (the first one) last time they made the playoffs.

I think I'll wear my Pakarinen jersey for the rest of the playoffs.

Edmonton drug stores have sold out of tensor bandages after a huge spike in sprained ankles by Oiler fans.

It's rather disgusting that McDavid and Draisaitl have totally mailed it in for this first game. The other side has a duo (10yrs older) that has worked so hard, done so much and came to play. McD and Drai have no idea what it takes yet. I guess they will have another learning experience under their belts.

It's rather disgusting that McDavid and Draisaitl have totally mailed it in for this first game. The other side has a duo (10yrs older) that has worked so hard, done so much and came to play. McD and Drai have no idea what it takes yet. I guess they will have another learning experience under their belts.
- JLO961

So now you're saying McDavid has had a poor game after getting called out?

not over yet..

It's rather disgusting that McDavid and Draisaitl have totally mailed it in for this first game. The other side has a duo (10yrs older) that has worked so hard, done so much and came to play. McD and Drai have no idea what it takes yet. I guess they will have another learning experience under their belts.
- JLO961

Now this I won't disagree with

Well that was (frank) ugly.

not over yet..
- wingz4life

Oilers in 3 Games..oh wait, hockey is played at 5 on 5!

Boom!

Now this I won't disagree with
- MaximumBone

That was the worst 4pt game I have ever seen.

Well that was (frank) ugly.
- Wildschwein

Yeah, Koskinen is starting next game for sure.

Oilers in 3 Games..oh wait, hockey is played at 5 on 5!

Boom!
- EnzoD

Yup, I've been saying it since the matchups were announced. Good win for your guys! Hopefully this lights a fire under McDavid and Kassian and gets Smith out of the net forever.

Kenny be like...
OMG! I am gonna have to rebuild this team with no cap space for 3 years.
Wings fans, with a thunderous HA-HA-HA-HA!

Tips postgame comments leave the door open to Smith starting game 2.

Too bad Smith started. Never liked him & always said was overrated. Pundits talk about his puck handling & I see his gaffes. Better luck next game cheers 🍺

So now you're saying McDavid has had a poor game after getting called out?
- Oilers4Life14

I think if I said the sky were blue your panties would still be twisted. The whole team sucked, totally unprepared.

...cue up your little baby retort now...

Re-hire chiarelli...NOW!!!

I think if I said the sky were blue your panties would still be twisted. The whole team sucked, totally unprepared.

...cue up your little baby retort now...
- JLO961

I mean, the sky isn't actually blue. Just looks that way to us.

However, I don't disagree with that statement that they (frank)ing sucked. You just flipped from "McDavid is Jesus" to "he had a terrible game" because of peer pressure lmao

Two very flawed teams. Not textbook. Really not pretty. Still could go either way. After Monday series will be 1-1. So we will have a best of 3 series.

McDavid and Draisatl are getting a lot of attention. Their line mates need to step up.

Neal has always been a thorn in the side of the Hawks. He will probably be moved up to one of the top two lines.

Two very flawed teams. Not textbook. Really not pretty. Still could go either way. After Monday series will be 1-1. So we will have a best of 3 series.

McDavid and Draisatl are getting a lot of attention. Their line mates need to step up.

Neal has always been a thorn in the side of the Hawks. He will probably be moved up to one of the top two lines.
- -Doh-

I like your optimism but the Oil are under pressure after this last effort. The stars have to be stars like they are paid to be. If they need their line mates to pick them up it’s a serious problem. Wearing the C & A isn’t only all about scoring.

Two very flawed teams. Not textbook. Really not pretty. Still could go either way. After Monday series will be 1-1. So we will have a best of 3 series.

McDavid and Draisatl are getting a lot of attention. Their line mates need to step up.

Neal has always been a thorn in the side of the Hawks. He will probably be moved up to one of the top two lines.
- -Doh-

No optimism. They'll get that after they give a proper effort on Monday.

Well, at least the Flames didn't win tonight with contributions from all the Oilers' castoffs.

Ruh roh Raggy...

Should start Smitty game 2 to let him recoup and erase the memory of last game.