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Originally Posted by madmike
I still think the Oilers will win the series, but they're going to have issues longer-term because they are such a PP-dependent team. There just aren't as many PP opportunities in the post-season as there are in the regular season. This is nothing new.
Also funny how none of the Oilers fans is whining about the Oilers being assessed exactly 0 minutes in penalties the entire game.
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Depends IMO on the response next game.
I think an 0-2 hole where you lost both at home with Ehlers & PLD returning likely when it shifts to MTS would give WPG the leg up it needs to take the series.
I'll say whoever takes the next one goes on to win the series.
As for less infractions called, yes overall the Oilers are ####ed regardless of how this one turns out. The poor even strength issues from last season have without question carried over. And they'll soon be a one line team when they inevitably pair the top guys up to compensate for less PP time.