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Oilers have post-deadline additions coming to address secondary scoring problems
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The Edmonton Oilers are coming off an ugly 3-2 loss at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres, and the team's lack of secondary scoring is becoming problematic. With only 18 games left in the regular season, the Oilers secondary players have to start chipping in at some point, or it could spell trouble come playoff time.
The month of March hasn't been too kind to the Edmonton Oilers.
Unfortunately, the Las Vegas Golden have reclaimed control of the Pacific Division, and a fourth consecutive first-round date with the LA Kings seems increasingly likely.
While goaltending is partially to blame, the Oilers secondary scoring woes have gradually resurfaced, and they're starting to take a toll on the team's performance.
Oilers having problems finishing
On a recent segment of Daily Faceoff LIVE, ex-QMJHL head coach Jon Goyens joined Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk to discuss some of the Oilers issues this month.
If Draisaitl and McDavid are on the same line, you're almost looking at the same type of situation in Edmonton. There is no depth scoring. So, what I'm looking at is, they are getting to certain spots, but they just can't finishIt's the old saying you wouldn't hit water if you fall out of a boat, and that's kind of what we're seeing from the Edmonton Oilers.
-Jon Goyens
-Jon Goyens
As per Goyens, while the Oilers are severely struggling with depth scoring, they're also having trouble with finishing.
Sure, they're in the right position, but the pucks aren't going in the back of the net.
Additionally, the Oilers third-line has been underwhelming, to say the least.
The line comprised of Adam Henrique, Mattias Janmark, and Connor Brown have only combined for 18 goals this season, and that's a massive problem.
A few years back, Leon Draisaitl emphasized that you can't win games without secondary scoring, and that truth his being emphasized with the Oilers this month.
You can watch Leon's comments in the X post below:
"You're not going to win with just two or three guys scoring."
-Leon Draisaitl
-Leon Draisaitl
Oilers have post-deadline acquisitions coming to save the day
The Oilers made a few splashes at the deadline, and Trent Frederic will be a player to watch closely moving forward.
Hopefully, the former Bruins tough guy will be able to provide an offensive boost once he heals up from his ankle injury.
Additionally, Evander Kane is set to return the playoffs, which should add an element of relief.
Source: Oilers NationOilers Nation
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