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Edmonton - Boston post-game: pffffft

This game always was going to be a stinker. Oilers have historically played poorly against Boston (esp. in the regular season), and always have trouble scoring on them. An afternoon game on a bizarre 36-hour turnaround didn't help matters, not did the flu bug which presumably is biting some of the guys who are dressing as well as those who have been officially sidelined. At least I hope it's the flu bug ... for what seemed like the fifth game in a row the team ran out of compete midway through the second period.

Here's a telling stat from today's game. Hits by period:

Per EDM BOS
1 13 7
2 3 10
3 2 11

And that certainly wasn't because Edmonton had the majority of the puck. A fast-paced first period, not too many scoring chances, but the Oilers were at least holding their own. After that ... not much at all. Boston constantly outnumbered Edmonton around the puck, played the body harder, played the puck harder, and won a huge majority of the puck battles. Getting outmanned by Zdeno Chara is one thing, but when 5'11, 193-lb Vladimir Sobotoka has his way with you, something's definitely wrong.

Hopefully, that "something" is flu. And hopefully, it is soon to run its course. I can't handle too many more games like those I've suffered through these past 8 days.

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You’ve heard of the 24-hour flu; but now, your Edmonton Oilers are presenting a special encore presentation of last year’s 24-week flu, once again airing October 21 to April 6! Get your tickets now!

by Scott Reynolds on Oct 31, 2009 3:21 PM MDT reply actions  

I said in the game thread that they were going to be in deep. Long flight, time zone change, short turnaround, flu and an early game don’t make for many wins.

I just hope that Visnovsky is ready to go Monday.

Editor of The Copper & Blue, and leader of The Cult Of Hartikainen.

by Derek Zona on Nov 1, 2009 9:32 AM MST reply actions  

Not to mention they were playing in Boston, where they haven’t won since 1996. They haven’t even scored a goal against the Bruins, home or away, since Chris Pronger was an Oiler. This was one of those games you could just look at the sked and write in “L”. I’m just sorry I had to watch it.

by Bruce McCurdy on Nov 1, 2009 11:37 AM MST up reply actions  

Yeah, it was a brutal game to watch. The Oilers were outplayed nearly on the same level as they were vs. Chicago.

We’re in dire need of some defensemen to return to the lineup. If I see the pairing of Strudwick/Peckham again in a game, it won’t be good, lol…

by Hockey Noob on Nov 1, 2009 11:33 AM MST reply actions  

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