GAME THREAD: Edmonton Oilers @ Pittsburgh Penguins

Oilers look to secure home ice advantage in the first round with a win against Pittsburgh tonight.

By Jeff Chapman@NewWaveOil Apr 26, 2022, 4:45pm MDT

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Edmonton Oilers (46-27-6, 2nd, Pacific)

Pittsburgh Penguins (45-24-11, 3rd, Central)

26 April 2022

PPG Paints Arena

5 PM MT

TV: Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Pacific

Radio: 630 CHED

SB Nation Opponent: Pensburgh

The Oilers look to bounce back with a win tonight after an ugly third period in Columbus. Down two regulars, can they put up two points tonight?

Mike Smith will start vs. Pittsburgh tonight.

Last nine starts:
9-0-0
GAA: 1.77
SV%: .948
SO: 2#Oilers
— Tony Brar (@TonyBrarOTV) April 26, 2022

THREE THINGS TO LOOK FOR

- The Oilers are turning to Mike Smith in net once more. Smith has played very well recently, can he put up another solid 60 minutes tonight?

- Edmonton will be down two regulars once more. Darnell Nurse and Jesse Puljujärvi will miss tonight's contest for a second straight game. Can a top line of Kane-McDavid-Yamamoto help carry the mail?

- The Oilers will clinch home ice in round one of the playoffs with a win tonight. No pressure, but this one's a big one.