Oilers look to even series as Golden Knights present different challenges than Round 1

Edmonton has lost the first game of seven consecutive playoff series

“Throughout my career, I think I’ve played in eight or nine series and I think we’ve won one Game 1,” Nugent-Hopkins said. “The way we respond on Saturday is obviously important and I think that we’re going to bring our best game.”

“It’s important that when you when you score big goals – whether that’s the first goal of the game, or you’re tied up in the third period – you want to make sure that next shift is a good one,” Woodcroft said. “One that you spend in the other team’s zone.” “We feel if we can keep it to a five-on-five game, it sure increases our chances,” Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy said after Game 1.

He made an important stop on a Vegas odd-man rush in the second period and thwarted Jonathan Marchessault from close range in the third during a 28-save outing.Draisaitl’s 11 goals and four assists in seven playoff games is Conn Smythe Trophy pace.

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