Depth Rises but Oilers Lose to Wings in Shootout | Got Yer Back | Edmonton Oilers Postgame
Got Yer Back - Rishaug & StrudwickShow Notes
The Edmonton Oilers dropped their second straight game with a shootout loss to Detroit, but there were encouraging signs from Tristan Jarry, Colton Dach and Ike Howard despite another uneven performance. Ryan Rishaug, Jason Strudwick & Rob Brown debate whether Edmonton truly bounced back from the Leafs loss, examine the recurring second-period struggles and a third line that may be due for a shakeup, while Zach Hyman’s injury creates another opening in the top six. Still a bounce-back from the Leaf game? (04:28) Dach & Howard depth deliver (11:57) 3rd line leaking goals (28:12) Brownie Points (48:00) Struddy's World (58:42) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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