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GAME THREAD: Edmonton Oilers @ Dallas Stars

Currently on a four game slide, the Oilers need to pick up a W to keep pace in the Pacific

By Jeff Chapman
NHL: Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers (18-13-4) 3rd, Pacific vs

Dallas Stars (19-11-4) 4th, Central

16 December 2019

American Airlines Center

630 PM MST

TV: Sportsnet West

Radio: 630 CHED

SB Nation Opponent: Defending Big D

Oilers are in the middle of a nasty four game funk (0-3-1). Can their luck turn around in Dallas?

THREE THINGS TO LOOK FOR

  • The Oilers are in Dallas looking to stop a skid. They’ll have quite the challenge, as Dallas is has allowed the second fewest goals so far this season. Can the Oilers spring a leak in the Dallas defence?
  • Mikko Koskinen will get the start again tonight. He was in the pipes for Edmonton’s 4-1 loss to the Leafs on Saturday, can he (and the rest of the club) rebound?
  • KEEPING PACE: The Oilers need a win, and they need it now. The club is holding onto third place by a whisker, a win would not only stop a four game winless streak, but it would help them hang onto third for now. Can the club pick up two points?

Let’s. Go. Oilers.