Insider reveals how the Edmonton Oilers managed to turn their season around
The Edmonton Oilers are slowly getting things back on track, and the team continues to make subtle improvements game by game.
The Edmonton Oilers are have managed to augment their record to 13-9-2, currently ranked 12th overall in the NHL.
To make matters even more impressive, the Oilers have been dominant on the road this year, posting an 8-3-1 record as visitors.
NHL insider Jim Parsons has recently given a detailed breakdown of what the Edmonton Oilers have done to turn their season around.
According to Jim Parsons from NHL trade talk,
Vasily Podkolzin's confidence is soaring. He scored for the third consecutive game, tying a career-high. Once mired in a 41-game goal drought, Podkolzin has taken advantage of the looks he's been given in the top six. He is stepping up admirably in
Zach Hyman's.
Nugent-Hopkins Finding His GrooveRyan Nugent-Hopkins notched a goal and an assist, signaling he might be finding his stride. If he can become a producer for Edmonton, it adds another layer of scoring. Nugent-Hopkins scored the overtime winner on Friday and scored the empty-netter on Saturday. His steady play has been pivotal during the Oilers' resurgence.
Skinner Stepping Up in GoalStuart Skinner delivered a rock-solid performance, stopping 27 of 28 shots. «I think we're starting to really gel as a group,» Skinner said post-game, a sentiment reflected in his sharp focus and composure. Skinner became the seventh goaltender in franchise history with 80 career wins.
Following the Oilers massive 4-1 victory against the Colorado Avalanche, head coach Kris Knoblauch made himself available for his usual post game interviews, highlighting aspects of the game he feels the team is doing well.
«Playing a back-to-back you need your entire bench. I thought everyone stepped up It was nice to see everyone pretty much contribute.»
-Kris Knoblauch
The Edmonton Oilers will look to keep their momentum going when they take on a formidable Las Vegas Golden Knights team tomorrow night.
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