The Oilers have won six in a row, swept the California road trip and are playing excellent even-strength hockey. If how your team is playing is more important than seeding as playoffs begin, things look pretty good in Edmonton. (SportsnetSpec)
The puck went from Keith, through each of the four other skaters, and ended up on’s tape for a goal off a lovely feed by Derek Ryan. Then, in the final few minutes with the Oilers nursing a 3-2 lead, Smith repeatedly gathered up Kings dump-ins and put the puck right on the tape of an Oilers defenceman for easy zone exits, thwarting L.A.’s offence.
“I don’t think confidence is anything tangible. I think you earn the right to feel confident,” Woodcroft said. “And for Mike, he’s earned that feeling because he’s put the work in. He’s put the work in in practice. His puck-moving abilities are elite, but he’s made some big saves for us at the right times.
Like it or not, McDavid has had his Yzerman moment and his game is better off for it. So are the Oilers.
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