2021 Edmonton Oilers season thread

[eskfan152]

Still Dustin Schwartz as goalie coach?

Sounds like it.

[Esks4ever]

2 steps forward one step back......


lets all welcome mike babcock.

[OK14]

Finally stabilizing a bit after hiring Woodcroft. Let's hope this carries on and isn't just a new-coach bump.

[OK14]

Finally stabilizing a bit after hiring Woodcroft. Let's hope this carries on and isn't just a new-coach bump.

Boy oh boy, did it EVER carry on!

Clinched home ice in the playoffs, 2nd place in the division, and with the win over Pittsburgh, we've now matched our single-season wins record from 16-17, with the opportunity to improve to as good as 49-27-6 if we win our last two regular season games.

Considering how low the team was at the time of Tippett's firing...what Woodcroft has done is nothing short of miraculous.

[56Parkies]

The Oilers under Woodcroft in 2022 have a record of 24-9-3, which is outstanding. If he can keep that momentum going in the playoffs, I think we may be poised as the team to beat in our division (sorry, Calgary), and at very least not automatically dismissed out of hand in the conference. Will be interesting to see them shift those gears to playoff hockey next week.

[nafnikufesin]

We'll see. Woodcroft has definitely been an improvement, but the personnel remain the issue come playoff time, particularly goaltending and defense remaining huge issues. Maybe Smith stays hot, but I don't have a lot of faith that he can. Fingers crossed though!

[tigerdar]

Well congrats to you oilers fan on your team making the playoffs but be wary....just like the credit chit you signed at Caesar's Palace Vegas will be back next year calling for you...muah ha ha

[stamphater]

I expect the Oilers to beat LA. They finally have some up front depth and seeing 29 and 97 on different lines in the playoffs will be nice...

If we lose I fully expect it to be from getting bored to death by LA and Mike Smith letting in weak goals at the worst time like he did last year.

[OK14]

And the good times roll on. 8-2 road win in LA. Hat trick for Kane.

[OK14]

One of the biggest Game 7's in franchise history coming up on Saturday. To my knowledge, the Oilers haven't won a Game 7 since I was 4 years old (1997-98). Let's hope that changes this weekend.

[bone]

One of the biggest Game 7's in franchise history coming up on Saturday. To my knowledge, the Oilers haven't won a Game 7 since I was 4 years old (1997-98). Let's hope that changes this weekend.

While true, they've only played 2 game sevens since then, both on the road. Overall 6-4. At home 3-1.

[Hugoagogo]

Seeing the Oilers come out skating to the lights and sounds of Enter Sandman by Metallica really reinforces the need to get some kick into the music at CW for Elks games.

[OK14]

Second round baby!!!!!

[eskfan152]

It’s happening!! It’s really happening!! Battle of Alberta in the playoffs for the first time in 31 years!! Should be a great matchup and I’m expecting an all out war! Go Oilers!!

[Esks4ever]

Calgary will goon it up... I wouldnt be surprised if they attempt to injure mcdavid... lots of *******s on that team...