Edmonton Oilers getting incredible value from this underrated forward
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The Edmonton Oilers in these playoffs are getting an incredible performance from Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin who has one of the lowest ice times but has six points at eight playoff games.
Podkolzin's production has been fantastic and according to Jason Gregor he is currently averaging 9 minutes and 46 seconds of ice time.
Podkolzin's game continues to elevate on limited minutes
The 23 year old winger has been making the most of his chances as he has 4 points in his last five games and is also a + 4 with one game against the Los Angeles Kings where he only played 7 minutes and 20 seconds the entire game but had one assist and was a + 1.
After signing a two year $2 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks, Podkolzin was traded by the Canucks to the Oilers in exchange for a fourth round pick in the 2025 entry draft on August 18th 2024.
It was even mentioned during the latest episode of Oilersnation Everyday by Liam Horrobin that Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch and the rest of his staff are getting great production from a fourth liner who is chipping in key offence while providing the team with solid defensive play.
It was also mentioned that he is 4th in the playoffs in points per 60 which shows his value to the team. The Oilers are also getting other key players better chipping in the effort including veteran forward Corey Perry who remains with Connor McDavid and has played very well these playoffs.
Oilers looking for stranglehold on Golden Knights
The Oilers are now heading home to try to take a stranglehold on this series and show the NHL that this edition of the team can go all the way.
Despite some higher goals against, the Oilers have been managing over four goals a game and have managed to take over the game after allowing the golden Knights early leads.
Game 3 will take place on May 10th at Rogers place and game time will be 10:00pm eastern.
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MAI 9 | 793 ANSWERS Edmonton Oilers getting incredible value from this underrated forward Do you think the Oilers should keep Vasily Podkolzin long term? | ||
| Yes | 704 | 88.8 % |
| No | 89 | 11.2 % |
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