GDB 38.0 Wrap Up: Oilers @ Flames
By baggedmilk
9 years agoYou’re dead to me, 2014. Happy New Year, everybody! Final Score: 4-3 Flames in OT.
Last night, the Oilers were somehow able to squeak out a win against the Kings. After 40 minutes, you would have thought that the Oilers deserved the win, but a terrible final 20 minutes almost caused yet another third period collapse. Tonight, the Oilers closed out 2014 with the annual Flames/Oilers rivalry game. After losing to the Flames 4 days ago, you knew that the Oilers would want to get them back with a win in Calgary. The problem is that what the Oiler want to happen, and what actually happens on the ice, don’t always mix.
On the bright side, tonight’s game was sure to be entertaining due to the simple fact that I’ve been drinking since the Canada/USA game started this afternoon. Frankly, the rums have been going down so smoothly that I probably wouldn’t have even cared what the score was. That being said, the Oilers lost and it was just as annoying as I could have expected. Why was it annoying? This loss was annoying because the Oilers were winning by 2 goals during this game. Why a two goal lead is the most dangerous lead in hockey, when it comes to the Oilers, I have no idea. It’s frustrating, and I don’t know when it will end.
We wrap.
THE BRIGHT SIDE
- 2014 is finally over (from an Oilers perspective)! In 77 games played, the Oilers only won 24 of them. That’s Frank-Grimes-not-wearing-safety-gloves bad.
- Matt Fraser scored his first goal as an Oiler, AND it was a power play goal.
- Beauty goal by Eberle. Nice feed by Draisaitl.
- Nice scrap by Keith Aulie. Unfortunately, it came after a late hit and he got booted from the game.
- Nice game by Oscar Klefbom. He has developed nicely over the past few years. Here’s hoping he doesn’t grow sideburns and Marincin himself.
- We got points in 2 straight games. McDavid sweepstakes aside, that is big news for the Oilers.
THE FACE PALMERS
- Calgary’s jerseys are offensive to the senses.
- Keith Aulie got booted for a hit to the head on Matt Stajan. It was a late hit, but it was nice to see the Oilers actually engage physically.
- Glencross was an Oiler. #ThanksKevin
- Joe Colborne shouldn’t be allowed to score. Ever!
- I feel like Todd Nelson needs to step his suit game up. Kevin Lowe needs to buy him a new suit.
- Gave up a 2 goal lead… again.
- I thought Scrivens played well despite the loss. That being said, he only finished with an .857 save% so he obviously wasn’t good enough. Story of the season, really.
- Special teams couldn’t click… again.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Another year is in the books, and I wanted to wish all of you a very happy and safe New Year. May you drink too much* (if you’re of age) and make the kind of poor life choices that will result in a story that your friends will use to embarrass you for years. Be safe, Nation.
*by drink too much, obviously I mean drink responsibly and take a cab home.
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