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8-9-5 0.95 p/g |
11-8-4, 1.13 p/g | |
Western Conf: 13th | Western Conf: 8th |
5:30 p.m. MST | Sportsnet
Top Story: The Oilers need 12 points on the 9 game road trip to get into a playoff spot. They need 10 points just to keep up and not fall out of the race. They've added just 4 points in 5 games. To get into a playoff spot now, they need to win 4 in a row. To catch up to the conference, they need to go 3-1. This team is in trouble.
The Oilers are saying:
"We played much better, there were alot of good things, but the result is disappointing when you look at the storyline."
--Ralph Krueger after his team was shredded at even strength by the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets
The Opponent is saying:
"He keeps the play in front of him like Niklas Lidstrom."
--Mike Yeo, comparing Jonas Brodin to Niklas Lidstrom.
Key matchup: