Let’s do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful. Today Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal digs into the Edmonton Oilers 9-4 win over the Kraken of Seattle. Takeaways The Oilers finally achieved a blowout victory, relieving stress for fans. Key players like McDavid and Savoie stepped up in this game. Savoie’s performance was crucial for his confidence and future on the team. McDavid’s willingness to shoot the puck led to his hat trick. Defensive play remains a concern for the Oilers despite the win. Game management is essential, especially in close games. The Oilers’ special teams have improved significantly recently. Bottom six players contributed to the scoring, which is a positive sign. Darnell Nurse’s defensive performance was commendable in this game. The Oilers need to maintain focus on defense to succeed in the long run. 00:00 Oilers’ Dominant Victory Over Kraken 02:56 Key Players and Their Impact 06:08 Matt Savoie’s Development and Performance 09:12 Connor McDavid’s Game and Challenges 12:03 Defensive Struggles and Team Dynamics 15:01 Looking Ahead: Team Canada and Future Prospects 23:38 Evan Bouchard’s Redemption 25:33 Defensive Mistakes and Game Management 29:55 Super Confidence vs Overconfidence 32:12 Injury Concerns and Player Safety 35:30 Matias Janmark’s Comeback 37:42 Bottom Six Players Stepping Up 39:24 Defensive Performances and Special Teams
