Yeah, as Calgary4Life said, starting the 4th line is usually about setting the tone and sending a message.
The Oilers started with Draisaitl's line (not their checking line). We countered with Stajan. I fail to see the purpose.
Zero hits, zero energy, 30 seconds in our end. Awesome way to start the game. I mean, if there was a purpose for it, but it just didn't go as planned, then sure. But what exactly was the purpose here? Our 4th line doesn't bring energy. They don't hit. And they sure as hell don't drive the play offensively.
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