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Originally Posted by pylon

Bottom line.

They need to come into this game and absolutely humiliate the Oilers. Dominate from the opening face off and score 15 if they have to. Sportsmanship be damned. Not to embarrass the Oilers, but to prove they truly are committed to this. They have to capitalize on the low hanging fruit, and make a statement.

By no means am I saying the Oilers are that bad, it is just that this game is that damn important. This game, and the game against the Coyotes, in my eyes are more important than the last 2 against the Kings and Jets. Win these two, and you can likely get away with a couple OTL's or even a single point out of the last 2 given where we sit with the tie breaker.

I have to admit, I am nervous for this one. I have a feeling the tank is being put on hold tonight, as it looks like the McDavid standing are pretty much clinched for all parties and we are going to see a very motivated Oilers team, for once this season. This is probably the only meaningful game they have played in 4 years.... which is hilarious and sad at the same time.

No, the Oilers are that bad. Its the difference motivation makes. They've got nothing to lose, so they could fold like a cheap tent or they could be very hard to beat.

I'm really nervous for this one.