The biggest problem was a lack of intensity and focus. A lack of tape to tape passes, no retrevals on dump ins, an inability to drive into the offensive zone, an inability to cycle the game in the offensive zone, etc.
The oilers defense are not good. Three of their forwards lines are below average. I get McDavid can beat the flames. But the flames should be able to at least hold their own against the 3 non-mcdavid lines.
the team just wasn't ready to start the season today. They played a very rusty game.
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