Social media have created a polarized-opinion era in which everyone seemingly must plant a flag on singular, extreme take. In the case of the Oilers, we saw lots of debate on whether their elimination in Round 1 should be blamed on goaltending or their overall team play and lack of depth. I’m not sure why it has to be one or the other? Whatever the culprit was, we can agree a playoff-team save percentage of .880 is not good enough. Like Skinner and Calvin Pickard before them, Ingram and Tristan Jarry weren’t the answers. It’s time for Edmonton to get serious about the final two years of Connor McDavid’s deal and find a veteran netminder with a track record of playoff success. Whether that means the already rumored trade for Binnington, an epic swing at Hellebuyck or something else: GM Stan Bowman must strengthen the team all over. If he doesn’t, a reliable veteran goalie could still struggle with suspect help in front of him.

Tyler Yaremchuk: Last night, it was Carolina just continuing to do what Carolina does, Petey. They roll four lines, they smother you, they don’t give up a lot of quality chances. When they do give up quality chances, they either have Freddie Andersen making big stops, or Jaccob Slavin pulling pucks off the goal line. They just look unstoppable.

Steve Peters: This is Carolina Hurricane hockey at its best. They’re like a cat toying with a mouse, that’s kind of what they’ve done to Philadelphia in this series. In Game 1, it was clear that Philadelphia couldn’t move, and I think they were a little stunned and they were on their heels. Games 2 and 3, I think Philadelphia’s been better, but the problem is Philadelphia can’t finish. It’s off the post, it’s the Slavin play, the power play has been atrocious, so they’re unable to add offence.

But really, it’s Carolina toying with them. Carolina does not allow you to compete at the same level as they do. They don’t give you any room, they don’t give you any space. Philly wants to play physical, well guess what, Carolina can play physical, too. For a hockey fan, sometimes, Carolina hockey can be difficult to watch. Sorry Hurricanes fans, I’m just getting it out there. It’s not the Colorado-Minnesota series where you’re seeing end-to-end action. But that’s how Carolina wins. They play like Rod Brind’Amour played, and it’s just absolutely smothering.