One of the NHL’s best offensive clubs, the EdmontonOilers get a NHLBlackhawks team in their play-in series that gives up among the most chances in the league. SportsnetSpec previews that and more as the Oilers get set for training camp on July 13.
Sure, the NHL is trending toward co-starters. Two goalies who share the season schedule, give or take a handful of starts, has become a modern solution to travel, game density, and a preference for having a fresh athlete manning the most important position in hockey.
To that end, Mike Smith led Mikko Koskinen in games played , in starts and in wins , while Koskinen’s edge in goals against and save percentage belie the fact that Koskinen can be a productive NHL netminder if not over-used. We know that head coach Dave Tippett leans toward Smith, due to their history together and the fact that Smith’s puck-handling ability makes a tangible difference in how Edmonton exits its zone and how the opponent forechecks. But Smith is 38. He is simply not going to be the horse you ride through multiple rounds of playoff hockey.
The good news for Edmonton is that they have two goalies who have shown they can carry the ball. The bad news? History tells us they both have to be on top of their game, because Edmonton requires two goalies to win long-term.
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