Oilers Look to Bounce Back Against Blues at Home
The Edmonton Oilers return to Rogers Place this Wednesday night to face the St. Louis Blues in what promises to be an exciting matchup. After a rollercoaster of a road trip, which ended with a tough 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, the Oilers are looking to regain their momentum on home ice. Despite a strong performance with 47 shots on goal, Edmonton couldn't capitalize on six power-play opportunities, which ultimately hurt their chances of securing a win. However, the Oilers showed plenty of fight, with Adam Henrique and Jeff Skinner both scoring in the defeat.
The team has been missing several key players due to injuries, including Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Mattias Ekholm, and goaltender Stuart Skinner. The hope is that these star players will return to the lineup soon, especially with the Stanley Cup Playoffs on the horizon. Despite the absences, Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch praised his team’s five-on-five play and was particularly impressed with the performance of goaltender Olivier Rodrigue, who made 18 saves in his first NHL start.
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Now, the Oilers turn their focus to the Blues, who come into this game looking to bounce back after a franchise-record 12-game win streak was snapped by the Winnipeg Jets in a 3-2 loss. Despite the setback, St. Louis is still in a strong playoff position, sitting in the top wild-card spot in the Western Conference with a six-point cushion over the Calgary Flames. The Blues are one of the hottest teams in the league, boasting a 12-1-0 record over their last 13 games.
Robert Thomas has been a standout for St. Louis, posting two goals and eight assists in his last five games. Dylan Holloway, one of the Blues' top scorers, is sidelined with an injury, but his absence hasn't slowed down the team’s offensive output. With their sights set on a playoff spot, St. Louis will be fighting for a win on the road.
The Oilers have had the upper hand in their previous matchups this season, winning both games against the Blues, including a 3-2 overtime victory in St. Louis. A win on Wednesday would not only help the Oilers in their push to clinch a playoff spot, but it could also serve as a huge confidence boost heading into the final stretch of the season. For Edmonton, the return to Rogers Place is a chance to get back on track after a challenging road trip, and they’ll be hoping that their star players will soon be healthy enough to lead them deep into the postseason.
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