Edmonton Oilers
Stats page says hits are 28-25 in favour of Oilers. I’d love to know what constitutes a hit. No chance there has been close to that many tonight.
20 more to play in this one & we're up 2-0. #Oilers looking to close out their first pre-season matchup with a W.
Here's a piece I penned this week on Joel Persson,. who thought he was going to be a teacher, not an NHL defenceman. His Dad installed doors. Persson might be opening one tonight.
"When I was in my younger 20s, I didn’t think I’d be here today. I was almost working a full-time job at a school for five years."
No two NHL journeys are the same, and Joel Persson's path to the @EdmontonOilers was especially winding. (@SportsnetSpec)
https://t.co/vja4sfg0wz
Yes it's only pre-season, but nobody told Nuge's backhand. Mid-season form. 👌
Slick backhand roof job by Nuge punctuates another scrambly period.
Props to Stuart Skinner, he had a solid 33 minutes in the pipes.
I keep doing double takes when William Lagesson is out there because it's so weird seeing him without the flow.
Of course in terms of the defence Joel Persson has been stealing the show.
Persson with two assists. He’s very good with puck on his stick. Moves puck well and reads the play nicely. Good first game, but it is only first preseason game and facing very few NHL players.
I've noticed No. 84 Lagesson a lot. Strong in puck-battles, skates fine, moves the puck OK. He's not sexy but **** a veteran GM says "you can't have all flashy defenceman, you need some clock-munchers too."
Nuge's late tally gives the #Oilers a 2-0 edge after 40!
This trio making some pre-season noise out there.
Sweet backhand goal for Nugent-Hopkins. Another assist for Persson, who's been in both goals. His shot was put back by Neal in first period
#OILERS GOAL!
Nuge with just a filthy, filthy top-shelf backhand. 2-0.
Still 1-0 #Oilers midway through the 2nd.
Wells comes in for Skinner who turned aside all 18 shots sent his way. 🔥
And this happened in NJ.
JACK WITH OT GAME-WINNER! https://t.co/4H5g5H8sAt
Liking D-man Joel Persson, upon my first viewing. Small plays made with skill; quick, accurate passes.
McMichael and Protas had good first preseason games for Washington.
Adam Boqvist obviously is highly skilled offensively. Will see if he plays well enough in his own end to stick with Chicago to start season.
Damien Riat is under contract for one more season in Swizterland, so he's heading back there later this week. Season has already started there.
Said maybe will try to play in North America next season.
Some butt-ugly hockey on display that period, my word that was scrambly. The Nygard-Haas-Chissson line couldn't get out of their own way, let alone their own zone. Better from Benson-Cave-P.Russell who had some decent o-zone pressure. I like Patrick Russell quite a lot
Judging by the sheer amount of joy I'm experiencing watching this preseason game, it has been way too long since I've watched NHL hockey.
James Neal scores our first of the pre-season & the #Oilers hold a 1-0 lead over the Jets after 20!
Skinner a perfect 10/10 between the pipes. ✔️
#OILERS GOAL!
The Real Deal James Neal picks up a rebound, spins, fires, scores! 1-0 with 4 minutes remaining.
