The Oilers' effort against the Kraken wasn't perfect but, like any good team, Edmonton capitalized on enough opportunities to come away with the win. (SportsnetSpec)
whose first goals of the 2021-22 season were the difference between a lethargic loss and a win over an expansion team who had lost at home to the New York Rangers only the night before.
“It speaks to the depth of our group that we can win in different ways,” Draisaitl said. “We can win on the power play and special teams in general, our goalie can steal one, our defencemen are chipping in, our third line has won us games... There are types of different ways that we can win a game and that is a pretty great asset to have on a team.
Among netminders who have played five games or more, Koskinen’s .933 saves percentage stands seventh in the NHL, and his 2.21 goals-against average is eighth. He has started the past five games, won four of them, and held opponents to two goals or less three times. “Just about every game he’s played well,” Tippett said. “The Philadelphia game he probably wanted one back, but other than that he’s been very solid.”returned to the city where he spent the previous five seasons, and Seattle made its first-ever visit to Oil Country, this was as forgettable a tilt as you’ll find on a Monday night in early November.
When Draisaiotl scored on Edmonton’s first shot of the night -- actually, a carom off of his skate that changed direction and eluded goaltender Joey Daccord -- it was as if the orange team loosened up for a big night of offence. Then Seattle scored on their second shot, and the Oilers scored on their third, and anyone who appreciates structure and responsible defensive play knew they were in the wrong rink on this night.
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