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hockeykid11 · 12-18-2003, 12:39 AM

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(EDMONTON - Thurs. Dec. 18 - 7:00pm MST) OILERS RETURN HOME TO OPEN HOMESTAND VERSUS MINNESOTA WILD -- The Edmonton Oilers (12-14-5-0) open a two-game homestand as they host the Minnesota Wild (12-14-5-0) at Rexall Place tonight. It is the third of six meetings between the teams this season and Minnesota's second of three visits to Edmonton during December. The series is tied at 1-1-0-0 with both teams earning shutout victories on the road. Edmonton won the first meeting of the season with a 2-0 win (Ty Conklin, 22 saves) at Minnesota on Nov. 13 and the Wild returned the favor with a 1-0 win (Manny Fernandez, 34 saves) at Rexall Place on Dec. 3. The teams will meet again in Edmonton on Dec. 30 and at Minnesota on Jan. 2 and Feb. 13.

Thoughts, comments, predictions?

As I said before and hope to never say again - this is a must win game for the Oilers. They played great against the Kings, but the bounces came against them. All they need to do is play the same game they are now, and they will win the game. I think Conklin will start, as the rotation of goalies continue until Salo is back to full health.

My Prediction: 5-4 OT Oilers, Cory Cross with the winner.

scottthegame · 12-18-2003, 12:49 AM

The Wild will probably bore the life out of the Rexall faithful again. 1-1 tie.

Canadian26 · 12-18-2003, 03:40 AM

Im going to be optimistic here and say 2-1 oil... Im hoping playing back at home will have this team going agian. If they can either get a PP goal or never take a penalty I think they'll be okay, but that might juss be hoping for to much.

slapshot™ · 12-18-2003, 12:21 PM

The Oil MUST win this game. Due to unfortunate circumstances last light the Stars beat the 'nucks and have leap-frogged over the Oil in the standings. This is not acceptable!!!

I'm just looking for some small victories here! :roll: :lol: First and foremost it's best to be in the top 8...but since that is not happening let's at least keep ahead of the Stars.

bigbigjim · 12-18-2003, 01:08 PM

Well Minny played last night in Denver so they should be tired. If the Oil can score first they might just pull away from there. 3-1 Oilers

slapshot™ · 12-18-2003, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Edmonton Journal

The Oilers, after a heavy-footed outing in the Staples Center ended in a 4-2 loss to the Kings on Tuesday, flew from Los Angeles to Edmonton on Wednesday, but instead of going home from the airport, the players were rerouted to the rink for an unscheduled practice.

>SNIP<

Practice was followed by a players-only conference on the ice.

Entire article here -> http://www.canada.com/edmonton/sport...9-46F8854C362C

It is reassuring to know that the team isn't taking their play lightly. Two things that puzzle me - why has Bergeron been a healthy scratch for the last four games and why doesn't Torres get more than an average 11 minutes per game?

Would it not make sense to sit Semenov instead of Bergeron and perhaps juggle the lines to give Torres more icetime?

gooilers · 12-18-2003, 04:40 PM

bergeron should play tonight along with conklin.

Tuggy · 12-18-2003, 04:45 PM

This is definately a winable game for the Oilers. They really need to get someone started and Minnesota may be what the doctor ordered. Minnesota is far from a powerhouse and they haven't had a very good season either. I would like to see Conklin play tonight and I would guess he will get the start.

Oilers win 3-1.