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Originally Posted by Rutuu
I can accept that logic. Just thought you sounded a little down lately is all. 
McDavid played at a 1.22pt/g pace this year to carry the Oilers to the playoffs. Frankly he has to keep up a similar pace if they're going to be successful, since there are few other options on that team. That points pace would be 7th all time and it's doubtful he can do that. Any fall in his run rate and the Oilers are cooked.
For the record Crosby is at 1.105pt/g in the playoffs (12th all time).
Talbot is also has a 0.893sv% in his last 10 starts. That's another half goal a game against+ from his season average. |
I have no doubt fatigue will be a factor for Talbot as he's played too many games already but I expect he should be good enough to win this series. Brent Burns kind of slowed down to end the season and that's a big reason the Sharks fell off. If he can find that gear again the Sharks could make things difficult. Oilers have been remarkably healthy this season as they haven't really lost any top players for any lengths of time. Maybe a key injury could sink them.