Pacific Division Semi Final: (2) Edmonton vs. (3) San Jose

[forumname]

That was the most boring playoff game I can ever remember watching.

[Axeman33]

Five-hole!

[EdmontonCrunch]

I don't get the Kassian hate. We all know he's there to provide sandpaper and that's what he's doing.

[Axeman33]

I can think of one example - him following Jones down the ice only to chirp him. That's not sandpaper. That's d-bag.

[doulos]

I hated Kassian when he came to the Oilers. I actually booed him at an Oiler game early on when he was with the Oilers! Since then he is still annoying to play against, but has transitioned to more of an annoying pest that is an effective hockey player, than a dangerous goon that doesn't deserve to be in the league. I am still unsure if he can keep it between the lines but it's been long enough now that I am no longer booing him on the ice and respect that he has made some significant changes in his life, and to the way he plays the game. The big thing for me is that he has played some solid hockey all year, and hasn't tried to kill anyone out there. If he can be the new Esa Tikkanen then I will be very happy with that.

I was only listening to the game on the radio and it sounded like a pretty dry grindfest, but the right team won!

[EdmontonCrunch]

I hated Kassian when he came to the Oilers. I actually booed him at an Oiler game early on when he was with the Oilers! Since then he is still annoying to play against, but has transitioned to more of an annoying pest that is an effective hockey player, than a dangerous goon that doesn't deserve to be in the league. I am still unsure if he can keep it between the lines but it's been long enough now that I am no longer booing him on the ice and respect that he has made some significant changes in his life, and to the way he plays the game. The big thing for me is that he has played some solid hockey all year, and hasn't tried to kill anyone out there. If he can be the new Esa Tikkanen then I will be very happy with that.



I was only listening to the game on the radio and it sounded like a pretty dry grindfest, but the right team won!

100% agree. I won't lie, when we got Kassian I thought he could end up doing what Pouliot has been doing for stretches this year (taking dumb penalties 200 feet away). But not only is he playing physical but he's scored 2 huge goals the last two games!

[joeb323]

Kassian is the new Pisani!

Hoping the Oilers can grind out 2 more victories this series...I really don't care how they win, as long as they win. I certainly wouldn't have thought they would be playing a close tight-checking style of game with San Jose and coming out with a victory. Talbot has been amazing so far.

McDavid to break out in Game 4. Stay posted

[forumname]

Me too.
Painful game to watch.

Too bad it was my first in-person playoff game. Talk about bad luck.

[rataylor22]

Really feels like Jones has not played all that great this series. Some really weak goals.

[blayze]

Really feels like Jones has not played all that great this series. Some really weak goals.

Jones has been mediocre since the AS break.

[The Iron Sheik]

So has burns.

[The Comish]

Oh dear, Oilers getting spanked 7-0 and the dumb SJ crowd is chanting "We want AIDS". Why anyone would want an illness that could very well kill them is beyond me. Hockey fans are just crazy if you ask me.

[blayze]

Oilers are getting bitch slapped right now. Good test of their mental fortitude, will be interesting to see how they respond next game.

[doulos]

When youre 4 games in and have scored 1 even strength goal thats not good. Good learning experience for these guys and further confirmation that depth needs to be addressed for next season.

[MZac]

They'll bounce back. In some ways this could be really good for them. Really doesn't matter how much you lose by and after game 1, id have gladly taken 2-2 after 4. I'm excited to see how they respond.

I'm predicting a dominant game from McDavid in game 5. It's time for him to do what great players do best and take over.