GAME THREAD: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers

Panthers can’t keep pucks out of their net. Can Oilers take advantage?

By Jeff Chapman@NewWaveOil Jan 10, 2019, 6:00pm MST

NHL: Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres — Bobby Lu

Edmonton Oilers (20-20-3) (6th, Pacific)

Florida Panthers (17-7-7) (6th, Atlantic)

7 PM MST

Rogers Place

TV: Sportsnet West

Radio: 630 CHED

SB Nation Opponent: Litter Box Cats

Oilers look to remain within striking distance of second wild card.

LINES

Talbot starts vs FLA; first time he starts after a loss since Ken Hitchcock took over.

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— Jack Michaels (@EdmontonJack) January 10, 2019

THREE THINGS TO LOOK FOR

Milan Lucic scored his second goal in Tuesday’s 7-2 loss to the Sharks on Tuesday. It’s got to feel good to get one after 41 games. Does he have any more? No, seriously.
Nurse-Russell on the first pair is a roller coaster. Put Jones back up there. Can that top pair survive?
Cam Talbot is back after getting the hook in Tuesday’s debacle. It’s the first time that Hitchcock has gone back to a goaltender after a loss. Can he bounce back?