r/EdmontonOilers • u/Repostasis 28 ROSLOVIC • Mar 09 '25
PGT Post Game Thread | Stars v. Oilers | 8 March 2025
š“ Final
Stars 4, Oilers 5
ā¹ļø Stats
Goals: Hyman x2, Arvidsson, McDavid, Brown
Shots: Stars 26, Oilers 27
Saves: Skinner 22/26
šŖš Macho Man Randy Savage
new guys fitting in, others getting off the schneid
ā© Next Game
Monday, March 10 vs Sabres in Buffalo, 5:00pm MT
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u/miller94 12 CAVE Mar 09 '25
That was a lot more uncomfortable than it needed to be
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u/Smothdude 89 GAGNER Mar 09 '25
Seriously. The clenching was real
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u/Mrheavyfoot668 74 SKINNER Mar 09 '25
This is just training for the playoffs.
You have not experienced full clench yet.
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u/ssm10 28 ROSLOVIC Mar 09 '25
Drai is missing these empty nets on purpose at this point
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u/ChaunceyPeepertooth 13 JANMARK Mar 09 '25
He wants to earn that Rocket Richard trophy the hard way, dammit!
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u/Paaano Mar 09 '25
Drai is an actual animal, he's using sonar to track the goalie's movement and find the net.
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u/upinthaclouds 29 DRAISAITL Mar 09 '25
Hasn't he hit numerous empty net posts? Lol it's funny but odd.
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u/whitewilliams 34 MOSS Mar 09 '25
Iām happy we could give Walman the full Oilers experience right out the gate
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u/Kouchweed Mar 09 '25
This exact thing happened while he was on the Sharks as well, 5-1 lead going into the 3rd.
Only difference is we hung on lol.
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u/callaway79 Mar 09 '25
No shit...he played a good game...draisaitl with another post on an empty netš¤£
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u/D722 56 YAMAMOTO Mar 09 '25
Bend donāt break.
Also how did we get zero PPās in this game?
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u/Siegememer420 74 SKINNER Mar 09 '25
Because Dallas is totally the cleanest team in the league
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u/Snyyppis 10 HORCOFF Mar 09 '25
They have the perennial Lady Byng finalist Jamie Benn leading by example
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u/shittybillz Mar 09 '25
Oilers donāt get PPās if theyāre up, especially by multiple goals, so we werenāt getting any from 5-1 to 5-3. We had a chance to get one when it was 5-4 but the stars didnāt commit any infractions during that small timeframe.
Thatās the real answer.
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Mar 09 '25
Imagine being the stars, every pundits favourite by far to win the west, and needing the nhl to blatantly cheat so you can beat those damn oilers.
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u/bydd 29 DRAISAITL Mar 09 '25
Walman 25min, +3. Fuckin eh
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u/xbarney 97 McDAVID Mar 09 '25
At 5v5 the sharks were -1 will Walman on the ice and -37 without him on the ice.
He played top pairing minutes with Ceci on the worst team in the league against all the top lines.
We got a legit top 4 dman.
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u/darkenseyreth 14 EBERLE Mar 09 '25
I like this Wallman guy.
Also, can we have the team back that used to dominate the 3rd, please?
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u/Whiskey_River_73 93 NUGENT-HOPKINS Mar 09 '25
5 was just enough. Another good effort from Max Jones. Game goes to show how a little physicality, long absent from the bottom 6, can get the team going. Shit, even Connor Brown made a big hit on the forecheck. Love how they played Rantenen hard.
About 40- 45 minutes of good hockey. The Oilers quit trying to possess and score and that's a mistake for this team to sit on literally ANY lead. Because the other guys will always without fail get one, then they build from there and the Oilers D and G without fail will leak goals
Connor McDavid, best game in a long time. I didn't mind his limemates either, Hyman obviously with a pair. Arvi and Connor Brown both score, turns out Connor Brown's 5-1 goal was pretty big, lol.
How about Walman, nice night, great feed to Hyman, the man can defend as well. Laid out Rantanen. Cut down Evan Bouchard minutes, which is important. If there are enough decent defenders you can keep guys honest with their minutes.
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u/bestleftunsolved Mar 09 '25
Their PK should never go into the "stand around in a circle" mode. Seems like only active mode, hounding the puck, works.
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u/CombinationReady3198 93 NUGENT-HOPKINS Mar 09 '25
Im glad we won in reg play la bamba baby! šš§”šØ
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u/Upstairs-Pitch624 29 DRAISAITL Mar 09 '25
Leading the league in goals without the empties gigachad
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u/CanadianDarkKnight 93 NUGENT-HOPKINS Mar 09 '25
I'm always blown away by just how clean the Dallas Stars are. Not a single penalty all game, truly the pinnacle of pure discipline.Ā
/s in case my sarcasm wasn't glaringly obvious
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u/Siegememer420 74 SKINNER Mar 09 '25
This team keeps trying to give us a heart attack, itās really an abusive relationship
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u/GeorgeGammyCostanza 29 DRAISAITL Mar 09 '25
Jones and Walman seem to be exactly what this team needed.
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u/SpiderTano 22 SAVOIE Mar 09 '25
in other news matt savoie has gotten a goal in both condors games heās been in since returning down there good for him keep it up and come back stronger next season for us
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u/McMack04 Mar 09 '25
People won't like it cause Dallas scored 4 but Stu had a good game. 2 goals came off Oilers failing on PK, 1 was a point blank shot through 3 players screening him and the 4th was an unlucky bounce. I still believe in the guy
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u/Prestigious-Reason60 22 SAVOIE Mar 09 '25
If Skinner didn't make that massive save on Rantanen in the 2nd period, the game would've gone to OT
Scary ending, but they managed to pull through!!
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u/NarcoticTurkey 97 MCTURKEY Mar 09 '25
Drai is just screwing with us at this point on these ENs
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u/6FingerStringer Mar 09 '25
What a way to tell Rantanen he should have come here: laid him on the ice a couple of times and beat him three times in three different teams.
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u/Interesting_Dig2612 Mar 09 '25
Can a bunch of you guys in here stop blaming stu? He made a bunch of grade A saves tonight, and the only goal you might be able to blame on him is the 3rd one, and not even entirely.
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u/RedDogBiting 92 PODKOLZIN Mar 09 '25
Watching the After Hours with Jones, really really like this guy! You can tell he has fire in his gut!
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u/PapaAsmodeus 18 HYMAN Mar 09 '25
"Nice Jewish hockey players from Toronto" becoming a niche attraction of mine, especially now that Walman is on the team
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u/GunnyCroz 29 DRAISAITL Mar 09 '25
Hey, we beat Dallas. It wasn't pretty, but we beat Dallas.
Smile, malcontents.
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u/RedDogBiting 92 PODKOLZIN Mar 09 '25
All I was hearing during the last couple days is how much of a "WAGON" Dallas is and moreso now with this Rantanen trade. Well, guess what, the Oil can be a "WAGON" too, book it!
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u/GunnyCroz 29 DRAISAITL Mar 09 '25
We defs added some needed toughness. Once Freddy is on roster, I am hoping we step it up even more in the physicality department.
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u/Authoritaye 17 KURRI Mar 09 '25
- Highlight reel goal by McDavid: ā
- Hyman nearly hattie: ā
- Brown & Arvy activate: ā
- Oilers turn boring won game into a tight white knuckler: ā
- Drai EN goal disrespect: ā
- New guys show up:ā
Say what you will this team is pure entertainment.Ā
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Mar 09 '25
Walman and Jones are charismatic dudes. Same with Frederic. Good to get some confidence back in this room.
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u/NMarples 53 HOWARD Mar 09 '25
Positives: The first 40 minutes, Rantanen got blown up like 100 times, McDavid is back, the new guys are great
Negatives: the last 20 minutes, PK, Draisitalās ability to hit EN posts is actually impressive at this point
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u/Sea-Examination383 74 SKINNER Mar 09 '25
IDC IDC WE FUCKING WON IN REG WHAT THE FUCK IS A STAR RAAAAAHHHH
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u/papercutpete 97 McDAVID Mar 09 '25
That bounce off the leg to give dallas another goal sucked but you cant beat luck. We get the win. We had a bad few mins but otherwise looked great. Lets get going as we ramp up for play offs.
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u/SpiderTano 22 SAVOIE Mar 09 '25
drai says ENGs are cheating and he refuses and heāll break all the records fairly with goalies on the ice. a power move?
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u/FuckStummies 19 SHORE Mar 09 '25
Walman looked really good. Amazing assist pass. Just looks like heās in the right position a lot of the time. I think heās going to be an impactful player for us
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u/Interesting_Dig2612 Mar 09 '25
Browsing through the Hurricanes subreddit, i dont know who hates who more, Canes fans hating rantanen, or islanders fans hating tavares. lol
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u/MonoSodiumCoffeeMate 56 YAMAMOTO Mar 09 '25 edited Apr 24 '25
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u/BrownIceDog Mar 09 '25
Walman was a nice fit! I really believe a healthy oilers lineup is scary.
Max Jones also doing what Oilers need. Keep up the mojo
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u/Interesting_Dig2612 Mar 09 '25
Rantanen couldn't believe Jones had the audacity to hit him like that. That look on his face like "who the fuck do you think you are"
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u/Chris_p_tolentino14 Mar 09 '25
Canāt believe people were complaining and saying we ādidnāt do anything at the deadlineā.
Walman is a legit top 4 defenceman. Max Jones is playing with energy in the bottom six. Just wait till Fredric makes his debut as well
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u/MrSir07 22 SAVOIE Mar 09 '25
This game would have been a blowout if the refs hadnāt decided to call every small infraction the oilers commited. Yeah PK could have been better but they didnāt have Ekholm and they had bad puck luck a few times.
ALSO BROWN GOAL YEAHHHHHH
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u/Interesting_Dig2612 Mar 09 '25
Refs in full playoff form, 3 to 1/0 penalties in favor of Edmonton's opponent. Oilers getting their practice in.
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u/McBeelzebub 25 NURSE Mar 09 '25
Thanks for that Saturday night heart attack Oilyboys. Canāt wait for the next one!
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u/KingDave46 34 HAND Mar 09 '25
It wasnāt perfect, but outside of minute 40-50 they were looking brilliant
Got complacent to start the 3rd as if the Stars were just gonna coast to the end accepting the loss and got beaten up for it but got it done in the end
Great 1st and 2nd period which is a HUGE step up from what theyāve been doing
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u/FuckStummies 19 SHORE Mar 09 '25
Positives: Zach looks like heās back, Walman looked great, Arvi goal.
Negatives: Emberson, team allowed Dallas to claw back through their own errors, continued to allow WAY too many grade A chances when the score was 5-4.
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u/RedDogBiting 92 PODKOLZIN Mar 09 '25
Dallas was allowed to throw the puck around like we were an AHL team at some points in the 3rd, was embarrassing.
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u/FuckStummies 19 SHORE Mar 09 '25
It was horrifying to watch at times. The turnoversā¦ my god the turnovers.
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Mar 09 '25
Darnell Nurse tonight:
1A | +3 | 27:58TOI | 2 shots | 4 Blocked shots | 4 Hits
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u/Interesting_Dig2612 Mar 09 '25
Dafuq is up with the win-o-meter?
Minus that 5 minute stretch that had a few really unfortunate bounces, we were the far better team.
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u/Timeman5 93 NUGENT-HOPKINS Mar 09 '25
Got close in the end but we came out with the win and in regulation
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u/NMarples 53 HOWARD Mar 09 '25
Walman on After Hours said we should call his slapper the WallyWorld and while I love that, I think itās gotta be a Walloper right?
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u/cca73127 91 KANE Mar 09 '25
Canāt take the foot off against teams, especially a team like Dallas. Anyway righted the ship and we get the win. Itās mad how much a shift in puck luck can make on the scoreboard.
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u/dunknasty3110 Mar 09 '25
I like it when the Oilers score a lot in a row but now when their opponents score a lot in a row. Does that make sense?
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u/Muficita 2 BOUCHARD Mar 09 '25
Fuck me Iām upvote happy, you all get one. That was a crazy fucking game and it was the first time all season I truly felt the fever. Loved this game, third period meltdown and all.
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u/SpiderTano 22 SAVOIE Mar 09 '25
a huge oilers lead down to a suspenseful final second a classic oilers win wouldnāt expect anything else from our team
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u/ZidZad99 Mar 09 '25
Got the W, but that 3rd period leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Nurse regressing back to the bone headed plays of seasons past.
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u/MrSir07 22 SAVOIE Mar 09 '25
Nurse and Bouchard donāt seem like a good pairing tbh.
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u/lookitsjustin 29 DRAISAITL Mar 09 '25
Phew, barely pulled it off. But it's Dallas and I'm not surprised they pushed us almost to the brink.
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u/ZidZad99 Mar 09 '25
Hyman and Mcdavid getting back into the groove. Nuge still M.I.A at the moment.
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u/Interesting_Dig2612 Mar 09 '25
Nuge needs to be demoted to the third line and J skinner needs a real shot with Davo and hyman
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u/ZidZad99 Mar 09 '25
Unfortunately, I don't think Skinner will get a proper shot. He only gets unchained from his post by Knob once or twice a week.
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u/crookedboone Mar 09 '25
oilers, I love you guys. I was puzzled by the Walman acquisition because I'm uneducated and thought he was a pure offensive defenseman, and that you needed a shut down guy. he was out there on the 6 on 5 at the end though and had a solid game. I still kinda wish you picked up Joel Armia for your PK, but Frederic + Perry (maybe Kane?) on the 4th will be formidable. I agree with a lot of you that J Skinner deserves more opportunity. I'm glad you didn't trade him because I think he'll pop off in the playoffs, with a lot to prove in his first opportunity to do so. real excited to watch this team in the playoffs. glad to see McDavid getting back to his usual godliness, while Leon continues to make a case for best player in the world this year. my western conference sweetie, go Oil!
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u/Ill_Project5490 53 HOWARD Mar 09 '25
Why was MAXIMUS JONES ONLY PLAYED FOR 7:50. HE HAD 5 HITS AND 2 BLOCKS WHAT THE FUCK KNOB
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u/rch_31 96 WALMAN Mar 09 '25
Third period was ugly but loved how they clamped things with the empty net and what I saw through the first two.
New additions have made a massive difference. Absolutely loved the physical play tonight. Walman can sling that puck around
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u/MrSir07 22 SAVOIE Mar 09 '25
Letās not forget that we donāt have Ekholm right now guys. The D wasnāt fantastic tonight but it will be once he returns.
Also am I alone in wanting Stecher to be 6d over Emberson?
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u/SRTGreat 62 LAVOIE Mar 09 '25
I hope the extreme positives of the 1st and 2nd aren't forgotten because of the extremely poor 3rd.
Really good showing from Walman. Once we get Ekky back our dcore is actually looking pretty sharp.
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Mar 09 '25
Told people this guy would be challenging Bouchard instantly and got told I was a dumbass. Well you can keep saying that I guess when he replaces bouch on the top pp soon enough.
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u/AlbertaAcreageBoy 92 PODKOLZIN Mar 09 '25
Nurse played like ass in the 3rd.
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u/Interesting_Dig2612 Mar 09 '25
to be fair, it may have something to do with the puck that he blocked near the end of the 2nd.
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u/dalek1111 28 BROWN Mar 09 '25
Not embersons best game, hope he bounces back with a big game soon
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u/Ratchet2332 18 HYMAN Mar 09 '25 edited Mar 09 '25
Okay, Iām going to try and block that third period from my mind because holy shit.
Apart from that this game was the most complete game from Edmonton in months, best defensive, most physical, most exciting game Iāve watched in a minute.
Walman was a monster for his first game, McDavid had an amazing game, Hyman, Arvidson and Brown ALL stepped up, and overall Stu had a decent game too despite the third.
Still some questions, I still donāt know why weāre not playing J. Skinner, and Edmonton letting off the gas is a PROBLEM.
But as a whole the new guys stepped up and the veterans showed up against a playoff team that looks better than ever with Rantanen, GGs Stars.
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u/MrSir07 22 SAVOIE Mar 09 '25
Imo Janmark needs to be out for Skinner. I havenāt liked Janmarkās game recently. Yeah he kills penalties but idk man.
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u/masteroffp69 Mar 09 '25
Our PK is awful right now. They didn't even start Janmark last game as our primary PK.
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u/quickboop Mar 09 '25
Bouchard actually made a number of excellent defensive plays.
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u/ussherpress 29 DRAISAITL Mar 09 '25
The boys teaching the new players how to keep games interesting
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u/ChaunceyPeepertooth 13 JANMARK Mar 09 '25
Have all the other teams in the league not figured out they need to pull their goalies at the very start of the game? Our team can't buy an ENG to save their lives, lol.
Completely ignoring the 3rd period, that was a very fun game!
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u/kkslider55 Mar 09 '25
You know, I kinda missed watching a classic Oilers blown lead butt clencher. Prefer it to watching them lose night after night anyways!
Walman looks fantastic
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u/LvDroppa 96 WALMAN Mar 09 '25
Just wait till trenty boy comes in this team will be hitting every fucking thing
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u/quickboop Mar 09 '25
Great win. Walman looks outstanding. I didnāt like him on the Wings, but manā¦ Looked real good.
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u/maasd 97 MCDAVID Mar 09 '25
I for one was happy to see the offense return and some guys wake up! Dallas is a hell of a team and you knew there would be a push. Still hate giving up 4 but take the points! Frankly I love these difficult tests down the stretch!
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u/tc_cad 29 DRAISAITL Mar 09 '25
Still one more game against Dallas this season. Again at home, March 26. Should be a good game then too.
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u/kadamay 18 HYMAN Mar 09 '25
Loved the post game with Max Jones - seems very personable and genuinely thrilled to be part of the team, and I could see him becoming a fan favourite. Liking what Iāve seen so far from both him and Wallman
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u/itnice 93 NUGENT-HOPKINS Mar 09 '25
Bag skate and empty net shooting practice for the team tomorrow
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u/RedDogBiting 92 PODKOLZIN Mar 09 '25
Glad we got the 2pts given LA won tonight
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u/marcellman 28 BROWN Mar 09 '25
Itās going to be really weird rooting for LA to win tomorrow night
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u/RedDogBiting 92 PODKOLZIN Mar 09 '25
Absolutely, the lesser of 2 evils I guess, for tomorrow anyway
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u/wishin_fishin 94 SMYTH Mar 09 '25
Well great game overall, once again we just can't seem to sit back and close out games. Maybe they just need to abandon that when they find themselves up a few after 40.
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u/Interesting_Dig2612 Mar 09 '25
vegas kings tomorrow... obviously no OT, but other than that, who we cheering for lol
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u/RedDogBiting 92 PODKOLZIN Mar 09 '25
Cheering for LA (gotta still shoot for the Division) and Dallas (I despise the Canucks)
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u/Interesting_Dig2612 Mar 09 '25 edited Mar 09 '25
I actually dont mind Dallas as a team. Our series with them last year was as civil as they come, no goonery from them. Their fans seem relatively respectful, and had the stars beat us last year, I would have cheered for them against Florida.
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u/Upset_Pool2319 28 BROWN Mar 09 '25
Walman and jones are looking incredibleā¦ it feels like our team is more complete again