Best Team Canada performances by Edmonton Oilers ranked
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The 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament if finally underway, and fans around the globe finally get to see best players going toe-to-toe. That said, the Edmonton Oilers have a rich history of players who have donned the glorious maple leaf jersey, and we take a look at some of the pest historic performances.
The boys over at The Hockey Writers recently published an intriguing article, ranking the best Oilers performances at an international event form 1-5. Lets take a look at what they said:
Best Oilers to play for Team Canada
5. Ryan Smyth, 2002 Olympics
Even though Ryan Smyth never had a singularly spectacular performance while representing his country, this list wouldn't be complete without including the man who wore the maple leaf so often that he earned the nickname «Captain Canada».
Even though Ryan Smyth never had a singularly spectacular performance while representing his country, this list wouldn't be complete without including the man who wore the maple leaf so often that he earned the nickname «Captain Canada».
4. Taylor Hall, 2015 World Championship
Team Canada arrived at the 2015 World Championship in Czechia having gone six years without a medal, its longest such drought in nearly four decades. That slump finally came to an end when Oilers winger Taylor Hall scored the game-winning goal as Canada defeated the hosts in the semi-final round, assuring itself of a medal. One day later, Canada pummelled Russia 6-1 in the final to capture gold.
Team Canada arrived at the 2015 World Championship in Czechia having gone six years without a medal, its longest such drought in nearly four decades. That slump finally came to an end when Oilers winger Taylor Hall scored the game-winning goal as Canada defeated the hosts in the semi-final round, assuring itself of a medal. One day later, Canada pummelled Russia 6-1 in the final to capture gold.
3. Paul Coffey, 1984 Canada Cup
Paul Coffey scored the championship-winning goal for his country at the 1984 Canada Cup, in Game 2 of the best-of-three final against Sweden, but that was far from an iconic moment, as it came early in the second period and put Canada ahead by five goals at the time.
Paul Coffey scored the championship-winning goal for his country at the 1984 Canada Cup, in Game 2 of the best-of-three final against Sweden, but that was far from an iconic moment, as it came early in the second period and put Canada ahead by five goals at the time.
2. Bill Ranford, 1994 World Championship
Canada ended a 33-year gold medal drought at the 1994 World Championship in Italy, thanks largely to Bill Ranford, who was named Best Goaltender of the Tournament and selected to the Media All-Star Team.
Canada ended a 33-year gold medal drought at the 1994 World Championship in Italy, thanks largely to Bill Ranford, who was named Best Goaltender of the Tournament and selected to the Media All-Star Team.
1. Wayne Gretzky, 1987 Canada Cup
One of hockey's most famous goals came with 86 seconds remaining in Game 3 of the 1987 Canada Cup Final between Canada and the Soviet Union.
One of hockey's most famous goals came with 86 seconds remaining in Game 3 of the 1987 Canada Cup Final between Canada and the Soviet Union.
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FEVRIER 13 | 184 ANSWERS Best Team Canada performances by Edmonton Oilers ranked Do you think Taylor Hall had the best Team Canada performance? | ||
| Yes | 27 | 14.7 % |
| No | 157 | 85.3 % |
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