WCF: Dallas Stars [CEN1] vs Edmonton Oilers [PAC2] - Edmonton wins 4-2

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

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Let's also not write off the Dallas Stars, who are more than used to losing game 1. The goalposts are all that stopped that from changing.

The goalposts and failing to score on the 4 min PP were the difference in the game. If they score on just one of those, Dallas very likely wins.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Rhett44

I'm tired of everyone dismissing Edmonton as a horrible team who is not in the same league as Dallas. The Oilers are 7 wins away from a Stanley Cup. And seem to be getting every single break in the world.

The worst part is they look completely evenly matched.

Can someone please stop this nightmare.

Just chill your creme eggs chicken little... jesus.

[Mr.Coffee]

Anyone else tired of seeing the Oilers disgusting logo everywhere?

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by cral12

"The stars have lost 7 consecutive game 1s"
- from a Stars fan friend

I haven't fact checked. (ah, see now this was a Fata)

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People were downplaying that they are deep and make up for loss of Hintz. Not having Roope is a big hit especially against E=NG.

How long is Hintz expected to be out?

[chummer]

Originally Posted by Rick M.

How long is Hintz expected to be out?

DeBoer said he's a possibility for Game 2.

[sharkov]

Dallas lost game 1 against Vegas and Colorado. Everything is going according to plans

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by chummer

DeBoer said he's a possibility for Game 2.

I really need this kind of news. I'm not sure I can manage the Oilers in the finals let alone actually winning the cup.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by Psytic

Honestly have to agree with other posters. Their D actually looks good. Everyone has bought in. Really needed to score on that double minor. Its going to be a long series I think.

Meh.

Almost every team that has had a few days off between series has been losing game 1, and Dallas very nearly won the game. This was a game that was there for the taking for the Oilers and really it is a bit underwhelming when you consider the fact that Dallas rightfully should have been a bit rusty compared to the Oilers who just ended a series two days earlier.

I know the Stars have another gear from watching them enough this year and that if they get Hintz back for Game 2 will be an entirely different animal. Don't give the Oilers too much credit from a game 1 performance that was pretty middle of the road.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by direwolf

The goalposts and failing to score on the 4 min PP were the difference in the game. If they score on just one of those, Dallas very likely wins.

Yes. If they score on the PP in overtime they win.

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Yes. If they score on the PP in overtime they win.

Lol, I forgot that was in OT. Kept thinking it was in the 3rd.

Anyway, if Dallas can wake up and get their s*** together for game 2, I still think they'll win the series in 5 or 6.

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by Macho0978

I really need this kind of news. I'm not sure I can manage the Oilers in the finals let alone actually winning the cup.

Just the thought of the Oilers in the final makes me sick. Tkachuk and Bennett would be our last line of defence. Can they prevent the apocalypse? I think they can.

[trackercowe]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

Anyone else tired of seeing the Oilers disgusting logo everywhere?

Social media makes it that much worse. It's basically impossible to ignore Oilers based posts. They make me want to vomit.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

I do think the next game's result is likely predictive of the series. But that's just my gut.

If Dallas gets on their horse and evens it, then gets on the road where they play their best hockey it's not hard to see why they'd come storming back to take it.

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by direwolf

Just the thought of the Oilers in the final makes me sick. Tkachuk and Bennett would be our last line of defence. Can they prevent the apocalypse? I think they can.

I don't even want to think about it. Hintz needs to come back and set up the stars depth again. 1 guy out like that messes with the lines and makes the 3rd and 4th lines look good but not great.

Also, I get the Oilers PP is amazing but the PK is killing me. It's not this good, Stars needs to score a couple on the PP next game to maybe the Oilers pk with be a bit less confident.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I did feel like the Oilers would steal game 1. Not sure they actually stole it though.

Dallas looked toast in round 1 to the champs and came back and won 4 of the next 6 games.

They lost all momentum to Colorado in game 1 and came back and took it to the juggernaut Avs while shutting down Makar and Mackinnon.

They need to come out and get a lead and play their nasty style.

[HitterD]

Originally Posted by Macho0978

I don't even want to think about it. Hintz needs to come back and set up the stars depth again. 1 guy out like that messes with the lines and makes the 3rd and 4th lines look good but not great.

Also, I get the Oilers PP is amazing but the PK is killing me. It's not this good, Stars needs to score a couple on the PP next game to maybe the Oilers pk with be a bit less confident.

Yeah that is what gets me right there, if you had told me that the oilers would only earn 1 PP (and not even score on it) to Dallas' 5 PP, I would have been certain of a Dallas win. As much as many in this thread are talking about how poorly Dallas played, the Oilers got a win without even getting a chance to do what they do best, score on the PP.

Yes, Dallas needs to be better, but i'm also certain that the Oilers are going to be better (at least more dangerous) and will earn more than 1 PP in the remaining games. I dont see anything except for a 6 or 7 game series at this point.

Dallas got a gift from the Refs (as in the refs didnt gift the oilers PP's that they usually do) in game one and still mucked it up

[Paulie Walnuts]

The Oilers PK % is great because they just played the worst playoff team of all time the LA Kings, and Vancouver with top players who quit.

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by Macho0978

I really need this kind of news. I'm not sure I can manage the Oilers in the finals let alone actually winning the cup.

Step away from the ledge.

[White Out 403]

Why isn't the league looking at suspending mcwhiner? in 13 games or 14 he's high sticked 3 players and injured 2. ####ing meth head

[Tbull8]

It’s ridiculous how much whining I’ve seen today from oilers fans regarding the reffing. Just because Dallas had more powerplays doesn’t mean the league is rigged against you… I’m sure there were missed calls on both sides, but the oilers penalties were extremely obvious. Mcdavids high stick was 100% the right call, and shows how badly the refs missed the high stick on Hughes