Hot Links: Friday, January 3

Morning, folks!

Another tough morning follows another tough night for our heroes, who couldn’t manage a pivotal road victory against the very much struggling Buffalo Sabres. One more point gone (thanks, Bettman!) and two less up for grabs as time starts to tick down on the rest of their season.

Mike Smith made the start last night and, while I missed the game myself, it appears he was his typical self. Questionable efforts on both regulation goals and another two goal lead proven anything but safe. Ah, well. It’s not like it was plainly obvious to anyone with eyes that he was cooked even last year.

It doesn’t get any easier next, with Edmonton having an off/travel day today as they head to Boston in preparation for an 11AM MST start on Saturday morning.

From Us

Oilers Blow Lead in 3-2 Loss To Sabres (Copper and Blue)

GAME THREAD: Edmonton Oilers Vs. Buffalo Sabres (Copper and Blue)

Oscar Klefbom Is Expected To Play Tonight vs. Buffalo (Copper and Blue)

The Oilers Decade of Destruction! (Copper and Blue)

From Elsewhere

Ken Hitchcock, Randy Gregg Named To Alberta Hockey Hall Of Fame (Oilersnation)

Positive signs for Oilers despite blown lead, loss to Sabres (Sportsnet)

Leaky Oilers Squander Lead Before Falling In OT To Slumping Sabres (CBC)

Edmonton Oilers And Buffalo Sabres Mirror Images Of Mediocrity (Sun)

Edmonton Oilers Blow Another Lead, Lose To Hapless Sabres (Sun)

GDB 43.0 Wrap Up: Blowin’ Leads Like It’s 2019, Oilers Fall 3-2 In Buffalo In OT (Oilersnation)

For Money

Willis: It would be a mistake to write off the Oilers after their December slump (Athletic)

From Leon Draisaitl to the penalty kill, the things the Oilers need to improve to get back to the playoffs (Athletic)