Eye test vs. analytics: What do you trust in Edmonton Oilers player debates?
The Edmonton Oilers are a strong Stanley Cup contender (even with this weekend’s results) and are blessed with a knowledgeable and passionate fan base. Back in the olden days, all discussion surrounding individual players involved boxcar statistics (games,
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Edmonton Oilers Pregame Thoughts
If you ever have spare time when an Oilers game isn’t on, watch a Habs game on TSN. I don’t think there’s a blunter colour commentator than Craig Button.  Both Evan Bouchard and Stuart Skinner needed that Overtime win more than anybody else in Edmonton.
Evan Bouchard's OT goal carries Oilers over Canadiens
Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Pair of points in overtime win
Bouchard scored the game-winning goal on two shots, added a power-play assist and logged two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Canadiens. Bouchard set up Leon Draisaitl's second-period tally.
Evan Bouchard scores late in OT to lift the Oilers past the Canadiens, 3-2
Evan Bouchard scored off Connor McDavid’s nifty centering pass after McDavid circled the Montreal zone late in overtime to the give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 victory over the Canadiens on Thursday nig
Dialled-in Skinner, tightened defence propel Oilers to much-needed win
If it’s going to be Skinner or bust for the Oilers this spring, then Thursday’s 26-save performance was an excellent place to start what amounts to a bit of a rebuild of Skinner’s game, but more so, the defensive posture of the skaters in front of him.
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Bouchard scores in OT, Oilers defeat Canadiens
EDMONTON -- Evan Bouchard scored with seven seconds left in overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens at Rogers Place on Thursday. Bouchard, who also had an assist, tapped in a pass from Connor McDavid at the side of the net.