After a two-game winning streak where the Edmonton Oilers outscored their opponents 13-2, hockey analysts Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk discussed on “Daily Faceoff LIVE” whether this could be the start of the Oilers’ climb up the Western Conference standings, noting improvements in their power play and captain Connor McDavid’s performance.
‣ The Edmonton Oilers have had a successful two-game stretch, outscoring their opponents 13-2, with nine points from captain Connor McDavid. This has led to speculation that the Oilers might be making a comeback.
‣ The Oilers’ power play is starting to improve, with Leon Draisaitl encouraging his teammates to figure out their strategy. This appears to be working, as the team is finding their groove.
‣ Despite recent criticism, the Oilers’ recent performance against the Washington Capitals and the Anaheim Ducks suggests they are in a good position to get back into the playoff race.
The Edmonton Oilers have been on a roll, outscoring their rivals 13-2 in a two-game stretch. This includes a stellar performance by captain Connor McDavid, who contributed nine points. This has led to a question buzzing in the hockey world: Are the Oilers finally back?
On a recent episode of “Daily Faceoff LIVE,” Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk dissected the Oilers’ recent victories. They discussed the Oilers’ 5-0 triumph over the Washington Capitals on Friday and their 8-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. The key question was whether this winning streak could be the catalyst for the Oilers’ ascent in the Western Conference standings.
Tyler Yaremchuk highlighted the Oilers’ impressive 8-2 victory against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. This came after the Oilers’ 5-0 shutout against the Washington Capitals on Friday. He noted the Oilers’ power play is showing signs of improvement. He mentioned that Leon Draisaitl, one of the Oilers’ key players, sent a motivational text to his teammates over the weekend, urging them to step up their game.
The Oilers seem to be finding their rhythm, leading to the question: Are the Oilers back? Frank Seravalli believes they are. He cautiously rated their comeback at a seven on a scale of one to ten. He pointed out that Connor McDavid has scored nine points in the last two games, moving from 56th to 16th in league scoring over the weekend. He noted that this was a three-day period where McDavid seemed to come back to life and the power play started working again.
He suggested that this could be a sign that the Oilers might be able to overcome their defensive mistakes. They might be able to outscore the goals they concede. He felt it was important to discuss the Oilers’ recent performance, especially given the criticism they received in the past weeks. He noted that having such a successful weekend, playing on two different sides of the continent, and performing well against the Capitals’ strong penalty kill, the Oilers are likely in a good position. This could boost their confidence to re-enter the playoff race.
The full episode can be viewed here…
