I was watching the third period of tonights Oilers game and it may very well have been the most boring hockey game I've ever witnessed. 100% perimeter hockey, every passing play going along the boards and the vast majority of zone entries are dump and chase. All the focus on safe plays and limiting mistakes against a Kings team that were completely incapable of completing a pass throughout the period. Playing for the tie has paid off somewhat so far in that they have been able to squeeze a few wins out of it, but it's not likely to last once better teams figure out the gameplan, and damn is it ever terrible to watch.
Welcome to Hitchcock hockey Oilers! McDavid with three assist in the last four games. I bet he's real happy with how his Art Ross bid is shaping up right now.
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