The Edmonton Oilers learned the hard way what happens when they don't deliver their best effort against a top NHL team on Tuesday. The Minnesota Wild feasted on the Oilers, winning 5-1 in a battle between two of the NHL's hottest teams. (SportsnetSpec)
Edmonton’s blue-line pair of Evan Bouchard and Duncan Keith took home the blue ribbon for “Most Generous Defencemen,” giving enough pucks away to combine on a minus-7 on the night. They took turns making the wrong decision with the puck, and unfortunately could not count on the forwards to mop up the mess.
“There’s holding a guy up and allowing your D to have an extra second,” began the eloquent Hyman. “There are little plays that probably go unnoticed from above that can help our D in different scenarios. When you feel like you’re on an island, it’s easier to make mistakes than it is when you feel like you’re being supported.
The Wild are 13-2-3 in their last 18 games and look like a serious contender in the Central. Their Kryptonite is the St.. Louis Blues however, who are locked in as their first-round opponent.
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