I think the fact the Oilers tied game 1 6-6 was very concerning. When they let game 2 slip away it really started to seem like things could take a turn for the worse and it was confirmed in game 3. When they tied it in game 4 there was a strong feeling they were taking it back but couldn’t close.
Up 2-0 last night it felt good and even 4-3 it was solid but once that Coleman goal was overturned it really felt like it was over. Not that different from the Colorado series where the Flames could have won 2 of the games they lost (in this series it could have been 3 of the games they lost).
Like 2019 this team appeared to be on the verge of contention but crashed back down to earth with 2 bubble years 1 where they made it and 1 where they missed before getting back to being a top team.
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