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

[TaranakiFlame]

Let's face it girls and boys, Dallas played like ####!
They where so slow and lethargic, looked absolutely knackered, and only picked it up in the 3rd.
I believe we will see the true Stars team for the rest of the series, and win it in 6

[Goriders]

Well they better wake up next game. If they lose the series is probably over.

I keep having this horrible dream that the oilers are going to win the cup and I’m going to have to listen to their fans. I’m hoping Dallas helps wake me up.

[butterfly]

Originally Posted by Goriders

Well they better wake up next game. If they lose the series is probably over.

Like the Las Vegas series?

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Stars in 5
And Im being nice

Lol

[N-E-B]

Lots of people way too eager to write off the Oilers. They will not be an easy out. That team should have easily won the division. They’re good.

[Sainters7]

Dallas always starts series slow, just give it time. Nonetheless, this is why I wanted Colorado winning that series; they've got superstars as well. Just seems like a better matchup vs the Grease to me.

I expect Stars to look better every game like they did in the Avs series, this is extremely far from over. I'm more just annoyed I have to listen to all the Coiler fans in my life gloat the next 2 days, they can't help but be obnoxious AF.

[Erick Estrada]

Looks like 2006 all over again to me. Dallas didn't look great last night but they are now the third straight team to look pretty bad against the Oilers so it just feels like destiny. As long as it ends the same way as 2006 I can live with that.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Looks like 2006 all over again to me. Dallas didn't look great last night but they are now the third straight team to look pretty bad against the Oilers so it just feels like destiny. As long as it ends the same way as 2006 I can live with that.

Yeah, it’s only one game but I thought Dallas would murder the Oilers. Wrong on that one for sure. Hopefully next game is a turn around for them.

[Sainters7]

The first 2 teams weren't expected to look good against the Grease: a mediocre L.A. team they always beat, and trending down Vancouver without their best player where seemingly the entire hockey media world were picking Grease to win.

Canucks actually hung with them a lot better than I expected them to, I was surprised Oilers struggled so badly against them the first 5 games, including a hilarious choke job in game 1. Last night was the first game where they looked better than I expected them to, I'm not near crowning anybody yet.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Looks like 2006 all over again to me. Dallas didn't look great last night but they are now the third straight team to look pretty bad against the Oilers so it just feels like destiny. As long as it ends the same way as 2006 I can live with that.

I gotta give credit to the Oilers coaching in that they seem to be finally doing what they've needed to do all this time since they've had McDavid. Any player that's not McDavid or Draisaitl need to 100% on being the best defensive player they can be. Clog up the neutral zone, have a strong PK, and don't let Skinner face high quality chances. Let those two players carry the team offensively on the PP.

It's been effective these playoffs so far in neutralizing the opposing team. But Stars are a top tier team in the west, so unlike the previous rounds, Stars will likely find a way to adapt and figure out how to produce still. Stars should win this series, but may take 6 games rather than 5 like I was predicting. But if Oilers can maintain strong defense/PK through the series, they actually have a decent chance of winning since it makes it a coin flip between the two teams.

[Toonage]

This doesn't feel like Edmonton in 2006 to me. It has a Vancouver in 2011 vibe. Hopefully it ends sooner than that. And I honestly think it will.

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by dino7c

and Bruins

And the Jets and the Canucks.

I wouldn't be concerned at all with Dallas losing the first game. If they lose game 2 then I'll be concerned. Atleast they were the better team the second half but just couldn't put it away and one stupid mistake cost them.

[Shazam]

They were slow as mud the first half of the game and the Oilers took advantage.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

It’s weird how bad defensively Dallas looked at times. How do you leave mcdavid wide open alone multiple times in late in the game and OT? It’s insane.

[SilverKast]

If you need cheering up then just imagine the Oilers losing in the cup finals on home ice to the Panthers - and Tkachuk skating around the Shelbyville ice with the cup over his head!

[Scooter]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

So quick q for the experts, McDavid left in front- is that Tanev or Lindell’s man? I think Lindell’s, right? Or C?

Both -2 last night and caught out of position behind the net.

[Toonage]

Yeah if we're being honest, not a great night from Tanev aside from assisting on that miracle save. Maybe a little Oiler PTSD from his Flames days but he'll shake that off.

[Engine09]

It's only 1 game but honestly it's bad enough to get me to do something really disgusting like become a soccer fan. Let this nightmare end, they're such a disgusting team of whiners, divers and criminals that it's truly an affront to all that is decent.

[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.

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

It’s weird how bad defensively Dallas looked at times. How do you leave mcdavid wide open alone multiple times in late in the game and OT? It’s insane.

Especially a team with Tanev on it. In 2022 when he finally entered the BoA series, even him with 1 arm made McLotteryballs look mortal for the first time all series, I figured they'd have him locked down better yesterday. Expecting a much better effort in that regard on Sat.