Anyone else feel the playoff vibes in this game!!?? The crowd, the game, the physicality. Let’s gooooo
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Oilersnation Power Rankings: Let’s ride this wave
Apr 11, 2022, 13:00 EDTUpdated: Apr 11, 2022, 13:04 EDT
The Oilers six game-winning streak may have been snapped last week against the Colorado Avalanche but Oil Country could not be prouder of this team right now.
After completing their sweep in California, the Oilers were tasked with a tough job against the best team in the league. Although the Avs walked away with an overtime win, the Oilers put up a heck of a fight!
Personally, this was one of my favourite games all season. It honestly felt like you were watching two great teams battle it out in the playoffs.
It’s even more exciting when you remember where the Oilers were about two months ago and where they are now. It’s literally night and day and there’s one person in particular that I’d like to thank for that…
Side note: Jay Woodcroft is now 19-7-3 (.707) per Bob Stauffer.
as noted by @EdmontonJack in the broadcast, only five coaches in the last 85 years have more wins than jay woodcroft in their first 27 games.
Oilers have proven (Since Jay Woodcroft was hired) that they can tussle with the best of them and have players capable of taking them on a run this year. #LetsGoOilers
the oilers lose 2-1 in the shootout to the avalanche, but it marks the 19th time this season they've taken over 40 shots in a game. they're 15-3-1 in those games. it also marks the 18th time in 29 games under jay woodcroft the oilers have taken over 40 shots in a game.
What are your thoughts on the Jay Woodcroft era so far? If Woodcroft wasn’t appointed as head coach of the Oilers, do you think this team would be in a playoff position right now? Sound off in the comments!
Okay, so right now I’d love to get into some social reactions from the Oilers / Avalanche game! I was so happy to read all the overwhelming support and appreciation this team was getting from fans online despite the loss. Like I said, this was one of the best games all season!
I'm not even upset about this loss, Oilers were fucken phenomenal! 💙🧡💙
If Oilers play like this in playoffs. Watch out.
Three Quick Thoughts 1. That was just a great game to watch, let's start there! 2. Mikko Koskinen came up huge in some massive moments, very impressed. 3. Oilers have shown they can play with the Avs, very encouraging sign going into the post-season. What you got?
One guy that deserved ALL the love in this game was Mikko Koskinen! With 33 saves on the night and a .971 SV%, Koskinen was the reason why the Oilers walked away from that game with a point.
Mikko Koskinen absolutely got us that point. Holy shit what a game so far from him
my lord mikko koskinen is on another level here tonight
On the flip side, Darcy Kuemper was an absolute monster in between the pipes for the Avs. The Oilers tested Kuemper with a whopping 50 shots on net. In my personal opinion, if it were any other goalie on that night, the Oilers would have won the game.
Darcy Kuemper is out of this world
Keumper was the absolute difference tonight. What a game. #oilers
Side note: Can we be done with shootouts already?!
perfect time to remind everyone the shootout needs to be blasted into the sun never to be heard from again. we are being absolutely robbed of more overtime between the oilers and the avs.
Nonetheless, let’s ride this wave Oilersnation! I always say it’s so important for teams to peak at the right time heading into playoffs. Is that what we’re seeing with the Oilers right now? Can they sustain this level of performance OR do they have even more in the bag?! Talk to me!
I’m also starting to learn that the only right way to end an Oilers article is with a tweet from one of the biggest die-hard fans:
Everyone knows my feelings on the leafs. I still say there is absolutely zero chance they win the Stanley cup, but Auston Matthews is your MVP this year. No doubt. He’s a machine. This all coming from a die hard Oilers fan.
Thoughts, Oilersnation?! Till next time!
Actually, wait! Just in case you missed it, our very own Tyler Yaremchuk and Woz are famous!
I swear there’s some magic in the air right now…
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