Anders Nilsson looks like he's going to be the guy who takes the #2 spot in the Oilers net. Looked really really strong in his share or the game. Had the kind of efficient lateral movement and poise that all really good goalies possess.
Nurse is going to be good for them. Which sucks. But whatever, they cant suck forever can they?
Ortio looked strong, got hung out to dry on that 2 on 1 but his position and coverage were spot on IMO. Hiller looked strong even though that one goal came on the post he covers weakest. Ramo lett a bad one in but calmed down and didn't flop as much as I was expecting to see so early in the preseason.
Kylinton, Andersson, Wilson stood out in a very good way for the road squad tonight. Super impressed with all three. Nakladal was defensively noticeable tonight for the home team.
Poirier was not good. Needs to pick it up.
Gio, Monahan, Gaudreau, Brodie, Wideman, Russell and Hudler just do not look like they skipped a beat. They are the bar that is set. Bennett was gritty tonight, skill wasn't prominent so much tonight, not a critique just an observation.
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