There’s a reason the NHLBlackhawks were a 12th place team when the NHL season paused. In a potential playoff series, the EdmontonOilers would have the necessary tools to take advantage of their flaws. (SportsnetSpec)
ranked 19th. Now, that can be a volume stat — the more chances, the better the number — but those who watched the Blackhawks closely this season will tell you they needed fabulous goaltending just to be a 12th place team out West.
What they have however, are two forward lines that are capable of scoring a goal per game, and a bottom-six group that will kick one in every other game as well. On the powerplay, Edmonton ranked seventh at creating high danger chances at five-on-four, but scored the most powerplay goals in the NHL. Translation: With multiple options and’ skill complimenting Draisaitl and McDavid, the Oilers don’t always need a high danger chance to produce a PP goal.
On the other side of that coin, the Oilers penalty kill ranked second in the NHL at 84.4 per cent while Chicago’s powerplay is 28th at 15.2 per cent. Edmonton wins the special teams battle in this series. In a 3-2 league, despite some flaws, Edmonton is pretty good at getting to three.has a chance in a big game. No one loves the spotlight like Kane, who gives the Blackhawks a chance any time they’re trailing by one late in a game or in overtime. He is one of hockey’s all-time money players.
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