NHL Game 1 Highlights | Oilers vs. Avalanche - May 31, 2022
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- Опубліковано 30 тра 2022
- J.T. Compher scored a pair of goals and Cale Makar scored a first-period tally that was upheld after review as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Edmonton Oilers 8-6 in Game 1.
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Tonight's game was like it was the 80's again when team defense was a suggestion.
Literally, every scene included a goal. I think I saw two blocked shots on the highlight reel, but they were both followed up by goals in the same cut!
Defense is when you lay the body right?
I saw lots of body checks... defense was solid... this was game one and in true Oilers fashion they need to give the opponent a little hope... lol.
@@zalapski9399 the goalies were bad in the 80s? 😂
@@treker34 No. They had smaller pads though. I'd honestly say that goalies were better then than today.
@@zalapski9399 Lol they really came out to cut down the angles. Different style of goaltending. It was really like that until basically the early 90s. Just at that time the sticks and gloves were getting better, but the skates were not there yet either for the goalies or forwards, but the forward skates were better then the goalie skates and pads. I do not think they could play the butterfly even if they wanted to. But a lot of 80s goalies did succeed into the 2000s Vernon and Roy come to mind. But Roy was the beginning of a better style of goaltending.
I can't believe both coaches agreed to remove the goalies all game long.
This a new breed of hockey. It generates more offense.
Respectable
At the rate we're going, they might have to put the 2-line pass back in the rule book.
@@larrycopeland2413 Fooooooooooooooooock that!
@@elephantgrass631 Nah, that's a product of bad goaltending.
Announcer: "We might be headed to 9-6 tonight!"
Teams: "We did our best :/ "
I actually had a 9-6 correct score bet
Cuthbert was very close!
As a Stars fan it feels so weird seeing all these goals in a playoff game.
Похоже на договорной матч,не правда ли?
@@magmajicbhtrcrdh ttthrhtrtr hbtrcjogijtroioighhrch
Must be equally weird to see a conference finals game as well.
@@JulianJohnJunior well they had one against Vegas so not that weird
Oilers drag down the quality of hockey, that's why. They don't know how to playoff correctly. They treat it like a glorified regular season game and the refs help them accomplish that.
The level of speed and skill is higher than it has ever been. This was like watching an all out sprint that lasted three hours
Oilers games never get bored, we need some teams like this to give us some heart attack.
Like the 80s
Oilers lost 4-3 in game 1 of round 1
lost 9-6 in game 1 of round 2
lost 8-6 in game 1 of round 3
This series will be a series to remember for all hockey fans. A true test for some of the best players this league has ever seen.
WOW
but hey..... they averaged 5 goals for.....
@@dnl4ever666 Your mom
@@dnl4ever666 you asked for it ;)
But nobody stop Tampa
Goal tending is a massive concern for both teams..... complete opposite for Tampa and rangers.......
dude no way would either goalie be able to prevent that many goals, there where goals being scored from angles no goalie could stop,
rangers are shaky!
Tampa will easily win the cup now...
@@MikeTheKoopaWarrior Tampa had some issues with the Leafs, even though they won the series. I do think Florida was a little overrated. They had issues with the Capitals who snuck into the playoffs.
Don't count the Rangers out. They played TB well this year. Sure it is only 3 games so the sample size is small, but NY went 3 - 0 against TB and outscored them 10 goals to 4 in those 3 games. Oh, and the Rangers have home ice.
Crazy game! I’m disappointed with the result, but definitely not upset. Love how the boys never quit and keep fighting, and it almost paid off. This is going to be one great series! Congrats to Colorado on a well deserved win, and hopefully we start Koskinen in Game 2. I think he’s earned it after that
Agree with you besides that one call, I think if anything the oilers deserved it more since 2 of Colorado’s goals should have never happened
@@rileysevern1968 which 2?
@@rileysevern1968 2? What was the second??
@@rileysevern1968 Well, I’m seeing arguments both ways about that call. I’m not too happy about it either, but apparently Rule 83.3 allows the goal because Makar was judged to not have control of the puck. At the end of the day, I had no idea that part of the offside rule even existed, and it’s one of those controversial calls that can be debated until the cows come home.
@Luigi’s Dad Oh forgot about that goal I missed it live when I changed channels, ima go check it out
I like MacKinnon’s demeanour. That wasn’t a good game. And he knew it wasn't. This is just the start. The composure was nice to see after the win.
Yah forsure. When all your best players get a goal and you almost lose the game.
I have a buddy who in the first period said “first to 7 wins!”
This is going to be an insane series.
What a game… These team’s are gonna duke it out.
3-0 Avs😂
Man, this series is gonna be crazy.
i think it is fitting that Andrew Cogliano is playing vs Edmonton this deep in the playoffs when he was drafted by them the year they made the finals in 05/06 season.
There is so much offense on both sides. No need for any of the goalies on either team to apologize, it won't be their fault. Keep an eye out for #18, Newhook!
Perfect start of the series
For sure
As against Calgary 6-9😄
my favorite part of this game is how the pens weren't in it.
Happy to see players like Ryan and McLeod get on the board
McLeod is Ryan. But i know what you meant lol
@@Dr.Acula76 💀
It’s hard to know which ex Leaf to cheer for !
Getting out of Toronto is the best thing that could ever happen to these guys 👍
Как же я люблю НХЛ! Лучшая лига во вселенной✊
Я никогда не видел КХЛ. Тоже интересно смотреть?
@@adamrosner7736 , нет, дружище. В НХЛ собраны лучшие игроки со всего мира. Организация матчей в США и Канаде не сравнима с Россией. НХЛ -это крутое шоу с полными трибунами на площадке и за ее пределами + первоклассный хоккей. Я мечтаю побывать хотя бы на одной игре в Канаде или США. Я слежу за НХЛ с 1997 года, когда за любимую команду Пингвинов играл Каспарайтис, Фрэнсис, Ягр, а Детройт был один из самых сильных команд лиги. С тех лет у меня никогда не пропадал интерес к НХЛ, даже когда в России создали КХЛ. Пару первых сезонов было интересно, я посещал матчи ЦСКА, но потом я перестал ездить на игры и вовсе следить за чемпионатом КХЛ. Стало не совсем интересно. Почему многие российские хоккеисты всегда уезжали и готовы уехать в НХЛ, даже если их зарплата будет в 3 раза меньше , чем в КХЛ? Потому что это лучшая хоккейная лига в мире, как для игроков, так и для болельщиков. В КХЛ тоже бывают интересные противостояния, но все же это далеко не уровень НХЛ. НХЛ-это зрелищность и лучший хоккей на планете!
Another high scoring game 1 of a playoffs series as in game 1 of the last round matchup between Calgary and Edmonton (9-6) - this time the score being 8-6 !
The Oilers looked really outplayed in the second period, but came back in the third.
I'm hoping Edmonton will perform better in the next game. They are the only remaining Canadian team in the playoffs now.
Maybe geographically, but the lottery ball losers don't represent Canada for me. This brand of hockey is garbage. Learn some damn defense.
They need a goalie to go any further This goalie bit clumsy looking
@@alberthamel6039 The same can be said for both teams. If all the following games this series end up with high score yields like this one, I think it's fair to say that whichever team makes it to the finals will get absolutely trashed by the Bolts. Vasilevskiy will not be as clumsy.
@@CosmicTeapotOne would think that at this point people would stop counting out the Rangers.
@@brianflon6310 Oh, don’t get me wrong: nothing would make me happier than seeing the Rangers take out the Bolts. I was just being pragmatic given the odds.
Score six goals in a semi-final game and still lose? Impressive.
Oh boy! Strap on the seat belts; this is going to be one of the highest scoring playoff series in the past 30 years.
Frankie lowkey looked gooood👀 GG Oiler Boys. 7 more wins to go let’s go AVS !.!
Gg hate to break your heart but did you see flames series?
Its one game bud lol and both teams let in a lot of goals
The Avs are certainly not the Flames Buddy.
Congrats on the win! Drafting the refs was a really smart idea!
@@rileysevern1968 according to the NHL’s ruling on the goal, pushing the puck forward did not constitute an attempt at gaining possession, and he does not actually cross the blue line and take control of the puck in the offensive zone until Nichushkin has tagged up and come back onside. Once Nichushkin was deemed to have properly exited the zone, Makar gained sufficient control of the puck for it to be considered possession, making his zone entry and ensuing goal onside.
“It was determined that Colorado’s Valeri Nichushkin legally tagged up at the blue line before Cale Makar entered the offensive zone with the puck on his stick. Makar made contact with the puck in the offensive zone after Nichuskin was in an on-side position,” read an official explanation from the NHL.
Even when it was 6-3 it was anyone's game. In the end, I think it could have gone either way. This is going to be an amazing series
Koskinen needs to start Game 2, Smith has learned nothing from Round 2.
Koski plays really good against the avs they need to give him a chance. I don’t think they need to give smith another chance. Give koski a chance
LEARN WHAT... EVERY GOALIE CAN NOT PERFORM EVERY GAME LOOK AT NURSE INSTEAD BUT HEY NURSE KNOWS LIKE EVERYONE ELSE GOOD AND BAD GAMES OILERS IN SIX
@@karlynmackay5443 for real that dude plays like a wall
@@karlynmackay5443 hi mikko
@@dnl4ever666 late no paul is not delate doesnt matter hw many times i doubt late no paul even delate once😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝
The two point conversion was the real key to the whole game.
As an Avs fan.....whooooooo......this goaltending stress is not going away any time soon. Tbh, we let someone come into our house and be more physical than we were. It's nice to learn from almost losing rather than losing. A great series in the making for sure. Much respect to the Oilers, and I'm excited to see where this leads.
Avs should be concerned giving up so many tic tac toe goals.
Your team is going to lose. Your coach is going to get trapped into playing the same game CGY did, limiting your offence in lieu of playing more defensively, and all it's going to do is prevent two goals a game against at the expense of scoring six or more and outscoring the Oilers.
Good luck, you're going to need it.
@@jimbob6270 most of the oilers success this game came from our mistakes and not the oilers success, we should have kept our 7-3 lead. I think the ones who need the luck are the oilers. Calgary started the series by playing their game which is hitting, which they were winning with when their coach decided to try and out run the oilers and play a fast game which backfired. The avs definitely got this series if we stop making stupid plays and hopefully not let in stupid goals. We get too comfortable with our leads and ease off which is what happened in game 5 against the blues. If we don’t go easy and give it our all, all game, I think we got the oilers in 5.
@@jimbob6270 both teams are going to need luck in this series. I personally don't think the Oilers will advance, but if they do they've got significant work cut out for them
I don't think Francouz was bad. But your defense was. Nowadays goalies are as good as their teams' defense. If you let opponent's forwards to fire without pressure from good positions you can have the best goalie in the world and you'll still concede 8 goals.
Dang, that was close!!!! this is gonna be a good series!!!!
Ugh - unwatchable
Woodcraft waited too long to pull Smith. Koskinen did quite well, possibly earned a start next game.
That is okey,. Not every time good things will go out on our way.
At least, can`t wait to watch any of these teams vs. the Goalies of the East. Would be the most "complete" hockey serie in a long time.
Матч супер, обзор не может в полной мере показать всю красоту этой игры.
Точно. Голевая фиерия. Но болею за Нью Йорк.
Как это не может?? Макинон против Макдевида и два дырявых вратаря ... Смысл смотреть матч ночью,когда тут все есть.
@@egorprokudin1114 весело. Жукам вратарь нужен.
@@user-yr6qf6yz8o А так не бывает,что бы и атака бешенная и Шестеркин в воротах. Там и Шестеркин дырявить начнет.
@@egorprokudin1114 let me remind you again, it's not McDavid vs Mackinnon, it's the avs vs the oilers.
Its like an all star game
If the Oilers continue to play the way they clawed back this game, I think they can win
Na
@@ManningOWNsTeboww theyre definitely not playing the same way game 2. Avs defense is better than last game
Crazy CRAZY FINAL conference!!!!
Best season for hockey in years!!
Голевое пиршество! Наличие выдающихся исполнителей как МакДи, Драйзайтль, МакКи, Макар.. на фоне не самых надёжных киперов делает серию непредсказуемой..
Василевский с Шестёркиным смотрят и спрашивают "А им сколько платят?"
Agreed, this will be an historic series!
Веселье продолжается
@@user-he4fd3pb7m да, личка Игора требует солидной прибавки. Но при всей феерической игре Васи с Игором они вряд-ли нынче получат Везину.
а кто был лучше Игоря?
Man I wish Edmonton had a better goalie
definitely their achilles heel
What! Did you read these pages last week when Oiler fans said Smith was elite? There was no shortage of Smith adoration after the Flames series. Goodness, what a difference one game can make.
I wish the Avs did too lol
Their goalie wasn’t to blame this game. Multiple two on ones, MacKinnon breakaway, perfect Makar snipe, I believe the sixth goal was a crazy deflection. Sure you would hope Smith would stop one of those but Edmonton can’t be giving up all those chances
@@tornado7205 I agree dude, you can’t blame turnovers on the goalie. Oilers defence could’ve been better here
What a game!! Sure, defensively not so good but enjoy this type of game while you can! These two teams will be offensive juggernauts for a while. Let's go Avs!
Mackinnons face after the game is just haunting. Not happy at all only thinking about moving forward and getting three more. Monster
The difference will be Mike Smith's mood. Just 10% of that form 10 years ago and Edmonton are winning the cup 🏆
The 80s are back! I wish all the games were so super-productive. But one thing is clear in this series - it won't be boring!!!
Avs get a jump on the OIl in this series with the win. One thing the Oilers must do to get back on top is they gotta have Cale Makar spending more time defending in the Avs zone instead of being a potent 4th forward which is what he was in this game, big time. It's the time..of the track meet season.
this is gonna be a good series
The oilers singlehandely turning the clock back 35 years lol.
For you younger fans, every other game was like this in the 80's and 90's.
BS.
But with A LOT of fighting.
BS
BS.
But way slower.
Definitely will be the more entertaining of the two ongoing series. Hope it goes seven.
What a great defensive game.
Imagine these teams giving up 6 and 8 goals against eachother. How the hell they manage against tampa?
rangers*
@@natemurdock3865 lol good joke
7-0 in game 2. I’d say the Avs are managing pretty well 😂👍🏻
@@dominicross6959 facts
the oilers have needed a goalie for YEARS, and yet, somehow, it’s always overlooked come the trade deadline. smith had a good run before the play-offs, and even some good games during, but he’s just too inconsistent to be trusted. when he’s good, he’s good. but when he’s bad… my god, he shits the bed to the point where 6 goals can’t even win the game for his team(???). if the oilers had someone solid in net, they could actually be a cup contender. pretty sure their luck will finally end this round.
It's only game 1 of the series though; Avs goalies weren't exactly stellar themselves. This is shaping up to be one hell of a series, wouldn't be surprised if the Oilers take game 2 in the same fashion the Avs took this game.
Or everyone who hacked on Markström's performance this game and series makes you see things in a slightly different perspective to maby.
I think it really depends what Vegas is feeling like. Because you can’t lie that it seems that Vegas betting is starting to take hold of the calls/games via the refs
This is gonna be a fun series
Man! What a game 😲. Having said that, the Oilers still have a few things to tweak if they want to edge Colorado. This is going to be a good series.
Avs always with the wildest series openers.
Taking notes from Game 1 of the Edmonton-Calgary series?
I would not mind at all to see more games like this.
Flames slept after the game 1. Let's see if Colorado will keep the pace.
Not me. I'd like to see somebody play some defense. Was like watching the NHL all star game where neither team does anything on D except try to poke check the puck away from guys.
Woah, what a game!
What a game?! 8-6?! Crazy
That was offsides. Refs are great players sometimes. They scored two for the avs in two minutes.
Bettman 8 and Oilers 6
That offside / onside call made me loose it.
I hope many people get fired over this, although i doubt it.
To be suggesting, that Makar did not have possession....that is pure insanity.
So disgusting, I said the same. Everyone involved in that decision should be fired. Can’t have that crap in hockey, let alone the playoffs.
Has the NHL ever admitted a mistake? Those two "rules expert" clowns they have on the neutral broadcasts (ESPN/TNT) are just shills for the referees. They see the play one way and then totally agree with the final call even if it isn't what they thought it was going to be.
Makar is just insane!
Having Smith in net must be so deflating at times. Get a goal-to tie or take the lead - very next shot on smith GOAL!! Man that must suck knowing you legit have to get 4+ or more goals because you know 4+ goals will end up in the oilers net.
за это мы и любим хоккей!!!!!команды молодца!!!то ли еще будет!!!ойойой
Это величайшая игра на земле!
@@good2goskee Карты и нарды величее будут!
@@user-jg7ni3lx8b перетягивание каната выглядит более интеллектуальной игрой, чем этот матч)))))
Awesome defense and goaltending in this game.
That's Oilers hockey. The refs just drag other teams into playing it, unfortunately.
Wow...what...a...game 👍
We as fans got ripped off we needed ot man that would've been fun watching more of this game
Don't really think anyone should be disappointed by a 8-6 Scoreline in the western conference final game. OT wouldn't have been fair to either fan base, you have 3 periods to slug it out and then no team gets a response in OT. Let it be a thriller in regular time.
Unwatchable game
It's excited to see that both teams decided to play in the WCF without goalies. What a determination!
what a crazy game. oilers almost came back and tied it in the 3rd. I say start Koskinen for Game 2, he played better. He made some timely crucial saves to keep the oilers in it. smith wasn't ready.
Absolutely not, Kosk is way to much of a risk amd Smith always plays his
best after being pulled or having a bad game…. game 1 lose to LA
Game 1 loss to Calgary he came back and was good. With that said Smitty amd EDMs goaltending is what is going to loose this series. I was pissed they didn’t even make some attempt at the dead line but truth is this team has needed to address the goaltending situation for 3 or more years now…since Talbot in 2017, Management had dropped the ball hard on this, if EDM has a true #1 they would be unstoppable, scoring goals in not the issue, amd there have been a lot of goals in these playoffs that a true number doesn’t let in especially this time a year… thank god the Oil can usually out score Smiths mistakes. I’m not saying that the OIL can’t win it’s just gonna take Smith pulling something out of his ass to do so, if your team scores 6 and you loose that’s on the goalie, a true #1 makes timely saves that he has no business saving and this time of year you need those from your goalie, like the 3rd goal amd 4th you can’t let those in, the shots are 5ft or more out those are expected to be saved amd if you can’t you’re not a #1… but smith is in his 40s and he’s grinding so i hope he can pull it together, the boys are scoring almost at will so he doesn’t need to post shutouts just make some keys saves.
@@camerondening6683 I agree but I'd also mention team defense on a lot of goals
People in comments seem to forget each series ,and game even, is unique. Each team got through defensive minded teams like the Kings and Blues, but they are offense first identities. Don't be so quick to hand the cup to the East and keep your ESPN bias at home.
The first is a very good step towards the final.
It's going to be a wild series. I'd bet the over all the way.
@@dnl4ever666 late no paul & no late no paul wont delate. i hate to be the bearer of bad news thats just the reality of things that i delate no more & delate no paul at will. 😛😛😛😛😛😋😋😋😋😋😝😝😝😝😝🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
@Windows Pinball what late no more GOT IT?. if u dont then u need to goto FUKIN U. in china to learn delate. no more high. just ask KOODA. 🐵🐵🐵🐵🐵🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸👻👻👻👻👻🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃😣😣😣😣😣😳😳😳😳😳
🔥🔥🔥 Вот эта игра...!!! Я думаю что самое интересное ещё впереди )
I hope this pace keeps up just like the Oilers and Flames series.
Great fight by the oilers tonight
Да такого ожидать было трудно. Колорадо с победой.
@@Svetogor7496 Кто бы не вышел из этой пары в финал,с такими воротчиками ловить там им нечего!
никогда такого не было и вот опять. ;-)
Психдом продолжается! За это мне и нравятся Нефтчи в этом году)
I just want to encourage Smith and say, don't let this phase you, take it as a lesson and come back strong to stop that puck!
He has been able to do so after every game 1, so I'm still very optimistic that the oilers can win this series in 7
He's old he needs to take naps in between breaks lol 😅
I’ll make sure he gets this message! Thanks for the encouragement. He’s going to need it.
What did you think of your team's defense and goaltending......I'd appreciate it.
Woodcroft pointed out the exact problem the Oilers have had for a while. It's not always what you get it's what you give up. Scoring 6 is great. Except when you give up 8.
Imagine if Oilers had an actual goaltender in their roster.
Please.
The defense on the oilers were at times drowsy and unaware of the situation. No different than triple teaming McDavid, creating gaps at the Colorado net. Plus obvious offsides that are ruled ok. Gonna be an awful series.
Валера верим!😃🤗
What. A. Game.
Looks like game 1 the battle of Alberta.
How will the series end?
14 goals huh ?? WOW ,..THIS is gonna be insane series people !
That 3rd Colorado goal was such a blatant offside, no idea how they called that a goal
As an Oilers fan, it was a good goal…Unfortunately
The play was actually onside due to delayed offside… I was a bit surprised at first too.
@@Rino37 yeah, there’s a big difference between standing on the blue line waiting for a player to tag up vs skating into the zone at full speed with the puck leaving the stick at the time of tag up though. What’s done is done but I think it was a bad call
Great game !
What a good game
Весело у них там! Я подумал что после 7: 3 всё закончится.Ошибочка вышла.
Это тебе не кхл
@@balaguro В КХЛ вообще 7:3 не бывает))
Тоже так думал. Колорадо даже автобус не могут поставить. Странно и удивительно для команды такого уровня.
@@user-qi5dm1yw2i 7-5 было в этом году
@@alexpopglam кто ж это так умудрился?) Нуу палка раз в год стреляет)
Borng game, hopefully they pick it up in game 2
Ha! That was worth a laugh!
wdym how is 6-8 boring
true, expecting 15- 12! by 2d period
@@dnl4ever666 late no more & late no paul r done. yes. no argument there.👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
You either have the attention span of a toddler or you don't understand what an exciting hockey game is
They gotta change the rule on reviewing penalties: if the call on the ice stands, then their is no additional penalty.
Only a penalty if the rule is confirmed in review so that it’s not a waste of time attempt.
It would be a real treat to see more comments about enjoying the great hockey and fewer comments fixated on who will win the series.
Everybody wants to be "the 1st one who called it" so they can brag for 5 min about it, while nobody even cares or will remember.
OILERS NATION PREPARE FOR AN EPIC COME BACK! I saw it in Smittys eyes. No quit in our boys. Hope Kuempers okay.
Nah they done avs in 4
@@460callofduty what ever makes you fall asleep oh wait you’re a flames fan suprised you did say that was offside on makar goal you’re definitely a sore loser and typical bandwagoner. Say more hate for the oilers it just helps us out
ha ha ha
@@dnl4ever666 KOODA, i delate no more, just goto FUKIN U. in china with choketthews. where is keane loser baker, is he ok? 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪toronto make me lauighs sux no matter what.
The replies to this comment sound strangely how Flames replied after the first game
teams should just pull the goalies and play 6-on-6
lmao
mcdavid, draisatl, kane, hyman, and nugent-hopkins have been the best forwards core in the playoffs
Keep it up Avs!
I am a oilers fan and I hope Oilers win the second game. Oilers need to watch what Avalanche can do and what we can do to control them. It is a close game. Today Mike Smith is not on the top of his game. Oilers hasn’t displayed their full potential yet. I believe Oilers will inspire us for sure. Keep on fighting,one game a time.
Тут просто можно радоваться торжеству беззаботно (безжалостно) атакующего хоккея 😊 И пусть победит тот, у кого в составе больше снайперов или чуть удачливее вратарь 😉
Damn straight! Gotta love it when all out offenses crash. The Oil’s goalies better stay limber or it’s gonna be an AVALANCHE of goals scored on them with the way the boys are playing right now!
GOOD GAME!!!
This is for both squads to stretch. Better contests are ahead.
If the Oilers hadn't shanked that extra point they might have sent this one into overtime... Oh nevermind, it was a failed two point conversion.
Flames series all over again?! 😂😂
BTW...the goal that gave the Avs the lead for good...I can't even call that a dang-it, it was worse than that IMO. 😔🤦🏾♂️ And poor Darnell Nurse getting burnt by Nathan MacKinnon's speed...😂😂
Flames played only the first game. Colorado is way better, lets see if they keep the pace and stop Mc and Drai.
Couldn't watch the game, just heard about the controversy. Was Makar offsides or no?
In 2006, goaltender Dwayne Roloson helped the Oilers get to the finals. Night and day difference between Roloson's play and Smith. Major struggles last series with Smith against the Flames. All the Oilers needed this game was half decent backup goalie stats and they would have won. You have to play Koskinen in game 2; that awful contract needs to prove it's worth and he proved his worth coming in relief for game 1.
Smith posted an above .900sv% against the Flames, what more could you possibly ask for from a 40 year old netminder?? He's literally giving the team everything possible that can be asked for from a 40 year old netminder. They are where they are at because of his efforts, not in lieu of them.