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Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent
I feel like they're holding back too.
I think it's all strategic though. They don't want to play end to end hockey.
They're happy to let Edmonton look threatening, while taking away the middle of the ice. They know their goalie can hold the fort. Then patiently wait to explode up the ice when the dufuses pinch.
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Oilers want to drag teams in to play pond hockey. Flames for whatever reason took the bait last year and went away from what worked vs Dallas. No Tanev hurt too, but this is how you beat the Oilers. Limit them 5 on 5 and do not give up odd man rushes.