GDB 29.0 Wrap Up: Oilers @ Ducks
By baggedmilk
9 years ago
I can’t wait to watch this again on Friday! *sigh* Final Score: 2-1 Ducks.
Generally speaking, having the Sharks and Ducks on back to back nights has been a murderers row for the Oilers. Hell, that’s a tough swing no matter what team you are. The Oilers played fairly well against the Sharks, and they were going to have to come up with the a better effort if they had any chance at getting points against the Ducks. They were definitely going to need better goaltending tonight, to say the least. Last night, any and all mistakes wound up in the back of the net. Tonight, goaltending wasn’t the problem. It was the offense that needed work.
Tonight’s game was another chapter in the Oilers’ Guide to Having Some Players Execute Better Than Others. It’s a very long story, and every chapter is the same. Somehow, this story continues to sell well despite the lack of any progress in storylines. Sometimes the characters change, but the result is always the same. Last night, the offense was going but the goaltending was shaky. Tonight, Viktor Fasth played very well. With a .939 save% Fasth gave the Oilers a chance to win. Unfortunately, it’s pretty tough to win games when you only score one goal.
Like a tortilla, we wrap.
THE BRIGHT SIDE
- It was awesome to see Brandon Davidson play in the NHL after all that he’s been through. Amazing story.
- It’s funny that Ducks fans are still booing Justin Schutz. It’s not like he’s lighting the world on fire here. Surely, a quick Google could have told them that.
- Nuge gets an extra present in his stocking after scoring his 7th goal of the year. (Nothing too violent though).
- At least the Oilers only lost in front of 300 fans in Anaheim.
- Viktor Fasth was really solid tonight. (.939 save% on 33 shots)
THE FACE PALMERS
- Ryan Kesler looks just as miserable as he did in Vancouver, but now he has a better tan. Seeing him score was as annoying as ever.
- Andrew Cogliano turned out to be a solid NHLer. Good thing we got that 2nd round pick.
- Visually the Ducks were the much better team, but I haven’t had a chance to compare notes with MacT yet.
- The Ducks have a good team, and their arena was still empty tonight. You spoiled, selfish bastards!
- Matt Hendricks had a solid night. Unfortunately, when Matt Hendricks is leading the way offensively, things are probably not going your way.
- Why didn’t Dallas Eakins take his timeout with 30 seconds left? You can’t carry them over to the next game, Dallas.
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THE PHOTOSHOP CONTEST
This morning, I announced that December’s contest would be a photoshop contest. Oh, how I love the photoshop contests! The theme for this round is what the Oilers will be doing over their Christmas break. Whether you picture the boys stealing toys like the Grinch, or saving an office party like Bruce Willis – the sky is the limit. Be as creative as you can be. When you’re entry is done, you can email it to me at baggedmilk@oilersnation.com.
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