The Edmonton Oilers finally came alive on the power play against Tampa Bay, creating seven Grade A chances in one third period power play.
Not surprisingly, perhaps Edmonton’s five most skilled attackers, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Strome, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Oscar Klefbom were all on the ice, for that two minute power play. Their passing, vision, puck-winning and puck control was superlative to a man.
What is surprising — and perhaps a bit appalling if you’re an Oilers fan — is…
Read more from David Staples on his critique of the Oilers’ PP here: http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-coaches-have-consistently-failed-to-get-out-top-performers-on-power-play
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