The Oilers say that the spectacle of Sunday's game gives the team a chance to refocus -- and begin the season anew. Throw out the first seven games, and start from scratch.
The Oilers are off to a dreadful start, winning just one of their first seven games. McDavid, the reigning Hart Trophy winner, has missed the team’s last two games with an upper-body ailment.
“We have time till our next game, so we’ll see how he is ,” said Woodcroft. “He skated so I take that as a good sign.”The Oilers have a day off Friday. The Flames and Oilers will both practice at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday evening. The Flames were booed off the ice by the home fans at the Saddledome Thursday, after a 3-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
“It’s an opportunity,” said winger Zach Hyman, who has seven points so far this season. “It’s a game that’s unlike any other game we’ll play this year. Let’s get going, here. Let’s get kick-started. It’s a kick in the butt.
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