Game Thread: Oilers @ Blue Jackets - In a Hole

The Oilers are in full tank mode, going 2-7-1 in their last ten, with the coaching staff making questionable line up decisions to further cement this fact. The Blue Jackets are miles out of a playoff spot, but on the other hand, have been up to snuff as of late, winning three of their last four games.

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The game gets going at 5:00 PM MT on Sportsnet Oilers

What to Watch for From the Oilers

The Oilers were leaking like a sieve in the early goings of last night's tilt against the Penguins, allowing three goals in the first twenty and another quick one to start the second. With a little help from score effects, they rallied back to score four on the home team, but still wound up with a 6-4 loss. Digging yourself into a very deep hole to start a game is textbook tanking, so we will have to see if the pattern repeats itself tonight in the second game of Edmonton's back-to-back.

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What to Watch for From the Blue Jackets

The Jackets will also be playing their second game in two nights. From our friends at The Cannon, they're suffering a little uncertainty in their line up due to illness:

We do know a couple of things, and that's that Ryan Murray will play, as will Sergei Bobrovsky. Brandon Dubinsky will be a game-time decision. Whatever illness has been sweeping through the dressing room seems to knock guys out for a good three to give days. Nick Foligno didn't play on Tuesday, was back last night, though he admitted he was still not quite right. Fedor Tyutin was a bit off for several days, but looked to be back close to 100% last night. Here's hoping Dubi is feeling better, regardless of whether or not he plays tonight.

Final Thought

We've got a spot for you, Jumbo Joe. We also have a GM who never seems to say enough.

Joe Thornton says @SanJoseSharks GM 'needs to shut his mouth' http://t.co/dyTV0X8XLE #NHL pic.twitter.com/w74uo57LP9

— HockeyNightInCanada (@hockeynight) March 13, 2015