Despite out shooting the Avs 41 – 22, Oil dropped a 6 – 4 decision
Today the Oil fell apart in the third period, allowing four unanswered goals on only six shots. And drop to 3 – 3 on the season. Today was a disappointing loss, to carry the play all game including out shooting the Avs 21 – 7 in the first period alone and walking away with a loss.
Brodeur who is off to a less than spectacular start has been very inconsistent in this young season, showing the brilliance of the top goalie in the league in one game and looking like an awkward rookie in others. The Oil have kept the opposition to 23 shots average in the past three games, and when we do that we feel we have a good chance to win a game. It is a good possibility Caron may see his first start of the season in Chicago tomorrow night.
Gary Roberts has been placed on the IR due to his groin injury. He is not expected to make the flight to Chicago, and will meet up with the team Wednesday when they return home for a battle against the Sharks. Scottie Upshall has been recalled from the Roadrunners for tomorrows game which can be seen on the Oil suck network 7:00 pm.
The top line of Roberts Vinny and Hossa all contributed tonight with multi point games and will be reunited when Roberts returns to duty. Samsonov and Doan extend their point streaks to three games
The Oil face a new look hawk team in a must win game to stay above the dreaded .500 mark.
Oil vs. Hawks ………… Buy a ticket
