How did the red-hot Edmonton Oilers turn their season around?
The answer is in this week's episode of the NHL @TheRink podcast.
Co-hosts Dan Rosen and Sean P. Rourke are joined by NHL.com colleague and Edmonton-based writer Derek Van Diest to discuss the Oilers' Canadian-based NHL record We discussed and analyzed the reasons for the 14 consecutive wins. team, and 22 of 25.
Coach Van Diest is using the fact that the Oilers have not allowed more than two goals in 12 consecutive games, giving up 23 points (1.64 points per game) and scoring an average of 54 points per game, to create new approaches to defense. talked about. 3.86 per match.
Goalie Stuart Skinner, who started 11 consecutive games, a new team record, talked about his improved play. There was some discussion about the scoring depth the Oilers are getting from forwards Warren Voegele (15 points in back-to-back games) and Ryan McLeod (12 points).
Coach Kris Knoblausch's influence and calm demeanor and what assistant coach and Hockey Hall of Famer Paul Coffey brings to the defense were also topics of conversation.
The Oilers will look for their 15th straight win when they take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday at Rogers Place (9 p.m. ET, TVAS, SN1, NBCSCH).
Additionally, Rosen and Roark discuss Patrick Roy as the New York Islanders' new coach, why they like the move, and the struggles of defenseman Drew Doty's call-up after a 5-3 loss. We spent some time talking about the Los Angeles Kings. Buffalo Sabers on Wednesday.
They offer predictions on who will win the 2024 NHL All-Star Skills from DraftKings Sportsbook, with Rosen picking Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes and Roark picking Colorado All-Star Skills. They selected Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon.
The possibility of future NHL hockey in Salt Lake City was also addressed, as were questions related to the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. That included what to expect from teams like the Nashville Predators and Arizona Coyotes, who have draft capital to spend and NHL cap space. Use it to improve your chances of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season.
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