Kulak is hands down the leader of this defensive core. The guy is as sturdy as a brick house and smooth as silk. He needs more attention in the NHL as to how you play solid defense. Let's go Oilers!
I can’t believe people think he’s a number one. Still a backup who has problems with glove hand, rebound control, lateral movement and puck control. No doubt he will be a number one. He needs a FULL season of consistency to change my mind. Not a month and a half.
@@smasheswimps3636many will critique your comment but I tend to agree. His consistency is the issue. That said, consistency is easier to fix than potential is to gain. Stu has a very high ceiling. But I do agree with you about his consistency
His stats still benefit from the perfect sv% at least, but it’s a dumb rule, I could see not giving him the SO if Pickard had to make saves but oh well
What a great game by the Oilers! I was tired after work, before starting watching the game, but oh man! This guys helped me forgetting everything else for 2 hours. Thanks for that, and GO OILERS! 😅
My problem is that no one stands up for Skinner! No one took a game misconduct for Skinner ... Not even a roughing penalty for Skinner ... ... ... Well ... that's an open invitation for other teams to take a run at our goalie! Skinner's career will be short-lived, as well as the Oiler's Stanley Cup chance.
Another statement win for the Oilers!! And make it 4 straight dubs let’s see if we can get a little win streak to start the new year 👀 Man big praise to Stu had “technically” a shutout against Boston and he has been phenomenal after a dog poop start in October till early November, in his last 15 starts he has a 0.921 save percentage LFGGGG hope he can keep it up for the rest of the season 🥹 next game at Pittsburgh we go babyyy
Game 40. Long post follows with base game statistics including some for the Boston Bruins. Read, don't read, up to you. These are BASE stats not detailed ones. My comments and observations at the end. Statistics for Edmonton Oilers at Boston Bruins January 7th, 2025 Edmonton Oilers: Henrique 2 Goals McDavid 1 Goal (PP) Arvidsson 1 Goal (Empty Netter) Perry 1 Primary Assist Kulak 1 Primary Assist (Empty Netter), 1 Secondary Assist Nuge 1 Primary Assist (PP) J Skinner 1 Primary Assist Hyman 1 Secondary Assist Skinner 26 Saves pm 26 Shots = 1.000 Save %age (54 Minutes Played) Pickard 0 Saves on 0 Shots = 0.000 Save %age (5 Minutes Played) Boston Bruins: Swayman 35 Saves on 38 Shots = .921 Save %age (59 Minutes Played) Oilers Bruins Shots on Goal 39 26 Hits 18 45 Faceoffs Won 27 20 PP 1/3 0/2 Penalty Mins 9 11 Giveaways 12 (9 per NST) 11 (8 per NST) Takeaways 13 (10 per NST) 11 (9 per NST) Blocked Shots 16 (11 per NST) 17 (16 per NST) 3 Stars: 3-McDavid (1G (PP)), 2-Henrique (2G), 1-Skinner (1.000 Save %age) Player TOI PP TOI PK TOI SOG +/- PIM Hits Blocks Giveaways Takeaways Kulak 24:240:002:33 1 2 0 0 3 1 0 Nurse 23:500:552:00 4 1 0 3 1 1 0 Bouchard 20:564:010:33 5 0 0 0 2 1 1 Ekholm 19:340:190:54 1 0 2 3 0 1 2 Emberson 15:530:002:00 0 2 0 0 4 2 2 J Brown 11:490:090:48 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 Draisaitl 20:073:430:22 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 McDavid 18:043:400:37 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 Podkolzin 16:380:001:04 5 1 0 5 2 0 0 Nuge 16:203:461:09 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hyman 15:423:450:21 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 Arvidsson 15:420:270:00 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 Henrique 14:320:521:04 2 2 0 0 1 0 2 C Brown 14:270:001:55 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 Kapanen 12:330:001:07 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 J Skinner 12:210:480:00 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 Janmark 11:370:002:01 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Perry 11:310:220:00 1 1 5 1 0 1 0 Oilers Faceoff Breakdown: Won Lost Percent Henrique 8 1 88.9 Draisaitl 8 3 72.7 McDavid 6 7 46.2 Janmark 4 5 44.4 Arvidsson 1 0 100.0 Podkolzin 0 1 0.00 Perry 0 1 0.00 Hyman 0 2 0.00 Bruins's Faceoff Breakdown: Won Lost Percent Lindholm 6 8 42.9 Frederic 6 6 50.0 Kastellic 4 2 66.7 Zacha 2 4 33.3 Geekie 1 6 14.3 Beecher 1 1 50.0 Still feeling awful and still waiting on eye surgery so personal comments will be limited. When is a Shutout NOT a Shutout? When Nikita Zadorov using a dangerous line runs over your goalie Stuart Skinner who's back of his head hit the net/crossbar. The back of the head isn't protected almost at all so automatic Concussion Protocol and in went Pickard who didn't take a shot during the 5 minutes he was on. Stu came back and played the remainder of the night lights out but still a 1.000 Save %age that is NOT a Shutout. From the stats: Oilers really outshot Boston (39 to 26), hit a lot less (though more than normal) (18 to 45), won more faceoffs (27 to 20), scored on 1 of 3 PP chances while keeping Boston from scoring on their 2 PP opportunities (so PK 100%). Oilers took fewer penalties, had one more Giveaway, 2 more Takeaways, and 1 less Blocked Shot. This was a chippy affair. Perry and Frederic got into a fight in the 2nd where Frederic took a roughing penalty as well (served by Oliver Wahlstrom) and that was the PP the Oilers scored on. Rico potted two. Connor finally scored (the PP goal assisted by Nuge) and Arvidsson got the Empty Netter (assist to Kulak who also assisted on the first Rico goal). Swayman lost another one (his 4th straight) for Boston who have lost 5 in a row. Oilers are the opposite of that having won 4 in a row now. Oilers face Sid in Pittsburgh next and Bruins go to Tampa Bay to face the Lightning. Take care all.
One of my favorite things about the Oilers, is that they want to play, not to hit. They are lowest in the league for hits given. I just can't stand a team that has to hit to win.
what about when skinner got hit, none of oilers made an effort to do something about it? i know oilers are a very skilled team, which i love them. but, we have no commitment to what's right regarding our players getting injured. boston is my second favourite team as well, they played horribly.
That rumor was debunked LONG ago and I refuse to allow it to spread on my channel or comment section. I know it’s just a joke but I can’t have it here sorry
@@ChristopherWood-y7m I’ve been a fan since I was a kid, I can cheer for the team but also acknowledge when they play like idiots or dirty which I don’t support.
Kulak is hands down the leader of this defensive core. The guy is as sturdy as a brick house and smooth as silk. He needs more attention in the NHL as to how you play solid defense. Let's go Oilers!
Stu is just too good! He was dialed in this game 👌 Cant believe people still complain about him !
I can’t believe people think he’s a number one. Still a backup who has problems with glove hand, rebound control, lateral movement and puck control. No doubt he will be a number one. He needs a FULL season of consistency to change my mind. Not a month and a half.
@@smasheswimps3636 let’s hope he keeps this up for the rest of the season
@@smasheswimps3636 🤣🤣
@@smasheswimps3636many will critique your comment but I tend to agree. His consistency is the issue. That said, consistency is easier to fix than potential is to gain. Stu has a very high ceiling. But I do agree with you about his consistency
I love him but he's unfortunately not a N1 with no problems. I would be so happy to see him be that clear N1 with no problems but hes just not.
Agreed on Kulak. He was a beast tonight, love to see it
I'm really sad that stu doesn't get a shutout because of Zadorov...stu deserved to have that shutout to count towards his stats
His stats still benefit from the perfect sv% at least, but it’s a dumb rule, I could see not giving him the SO if Pickard had to make saves but oh well
Pretty sure that the only thing he cares about is the road W.
Another beautiful night in oil country wearing the stu jersey proud tonight
What a great game by the Oilers! I was tired after work, before starting watching the game, but oh man! This guys helped me forgetting everything else for 2 hours. Thanks for that, and GO OILERS! 😅
Bruins out here proving that physicality isn’t everything. In this case, it was nothing.
Almost perfect just needed someone to destroy Zadorov to top it off. Times like this we need Kane. Miss Kostin too.
My problem is that no one stands up for Skinner!
No one took a game misconduct for Skinner ...
Not even a roughing penalty for Skinner ...
...
...
Well ... that's an open invitation for other teams to take a run at our goalie! Skinner's career will be short-lived, as well as the Oiler's Stanley Cup chance.
Compared with the treatment Podkolzin got at 3rd period 14:58 ... He is just standing in front of Swayman whacking at the puck.
LOL the Thumbnail had me rolling. STUUUUUUU Huuuuuge!
They need to get rid of the dumb rule
Skinner got a shutout idc
We need Kane!
Another statement win for the Oilers!! And make it 4 straight dubs let’s see if we can get a little win streak to start the new year 👀 Man big praise to Stu had “technically” a shutout against Boston and he has been phenomenal after a dog poop start in October till early November, in his last 15 starts he has a 0.921 save percentage LFGGGG hope he can keep it up for the rest of the season 🥹 next game at Pittsburgh we go babyyy
What a save what a goal LGO
Game 40. Long post follows with base game statistics including some for the Boston Bruins. Read, don't read, up to you. These are BASE stats not detailed ones. My comments and observations at the end.
Statistics for Edmonton Oilers at Boston Bruins January 7th, 2025
Edmonton Oilers:
Henrique 2 Goals
McDavid 1 Goal (PP)
Arvidsson 1 Goal (Empty Netter)
Perry 1 Primary Assist
Kulak 1 Primary Assist (Empty Netter), 1 Secondary Assist
Nuge 1 Primary Assist (PP)
J Skinner 1 Primary Assist
Hyman 1 Secondary Assist
Skinner 26 Saves pm 26 Shots = 1.000 Save %age (54 Minutes Played)
Pickard 0 Saves on 0 Shots = 0.000 Save %age (5 Minutes Played)
Boston Bruins:
Swayman 35 Saves on 38 Shots = .921 Save %age (59 Minutes Played)
Oilers Bruins
Shots on Goal 39 26
Hits 18 45
Faceoffs Won 27 20
PP 1/3 0/2
Penalty Mins 9 11
Giveaways 12 (9 per NST) 11 (8 per NST)
Takeaways 13 (10 per NST) 11 (9 per NST)
Blocked Shots 16 (11 per NST) 17 (16 per NST)
3 Stars: 3-McDavid (1G (PP)), 2-Henrique (2G), 1-Skinner (1.000 Save %age)
Player TOI PP TOI PK TOI SOG +/- PIM Hits Blocks Giveaways Takeaways
Kulak 24:24 0:00 2:33 1 2 0 0 3 1 0
Nurse 23:50 0:55 2:00 4 1 0 3 1 1 0
Bouchard 20:56 4:01 0:33 5 0 0 0 2 1 1
Ekholm 19:34 0:19 0:54 1 0 2 3 0 1 2
Emberson 15:53 0:00 2:00 0 2 0 0 4 2 2
J Brown 11:49 0:09 0:48 1 1 0 4 0 0 0
Draisaitl 20:07 3:43 0:22 3 1 2 0 0 0 0
McDavid 18:04 3:40 0:37 5 0 0 0 1 0 0
Podkolzin 16:38 0:00 1:04 5 1 0 5 2 0 0
Nuge 16:20 3:46 1:09 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hyman 15:42 3:45 0:21 3 1 0 0 1 0 0
Arvidsson 15:42 0:27 0:00 3 1 0 0 0 0 2
Henrique 14:32 0:52 1:04 2 2 0 0 1 0 2
C Brown 14:27 0:00 1:55 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
Kapanen 12:33 0:00 1:07 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
J Skinner 12:21 0:48 0:00 3 1 0 1 0 1 0
Janmark 11:37 0:00 2:01 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Perry 11:31 0:22 0:00 1 1 5 1 0 1 0
Oilers Faceoff Breakdown:
Won Lost Percent
Henrique 8 1 88.9
Draisaitl 8 3 72.7
McDavid 6 7 46.2
Janmark 4 5 44.4
Arvidsson 1 0 100.0
Podkolzin 0 1 0.00
Perry 0 1 0.00
Hyman 0 2 0.00
Bruins's Faceoff Breakdown:
Won Lost Percent
Lindholm 6 8 42.9
Frederic 6 6 50.0
Kastellic 4 2 66.7
Zacha 2 4 33.3
Geekie 1 6 14.3
Beecher 1 1 50.0
Still feeling awful and still waiting on eye surgery so personal comments will be limited.
When is a Shutout NOT a Shutout? When Nikita Zadorov using a dangerous line runs over your goalie Stuart Skinner who's back of his head hit the net/crossbar. The back of the head isn't protected almost at all so automatic Concussion Protocol and in went Pickard who didn't take a shot during the 5 minutes he was on. Stu came back and played the remainder of the night lights out but still a 1.000 Save %age that is NOT a Shutout.
From the stats: Oilers really outshot Boston (39 to 26), hit a lot less (though more than normal) (18 to 45), won more faceoffs (27 to 20), scored on 1 of 3 PP chances while keeping Boston from scoring on their 2 PP opportunities (so PK 100%). Oilers took fewer penalties, had one more Giveaway, 2 more Takeaways, and 1 less Blocked Shot.
This was a chippy affair. Perry and Frederic got into a fight in the 2nd where Frederic took a roughing penalty as well (served by Oliver Wahlstrom) and that was the PP the Oilers scored on.
Rico potted two. Connor finally scored (the PP goal assisted by Nuge) and Arvidsson got the Empty Netter (assist to Kulak who also assisted on the first Rico goal).
Swayman lost another one (his 4th straight) for Boston who have lost 5 in a row. Oilers are the opposite of that having won 4 in a row now.
Oilers face Sid in Pittsburgh next and Bruins go to Tampa Bay to face the Lightning.
Take care all.
Very satisfying win. To quote robin scherbatsky "Ive got a boston, 'Bruin' if ya know what i mean"
Great game by stu! Yeah that crowd boo'd hard. Boston needs to face it, it's rebuild time.
Stuuuuuuuuuuu needs ta play like this consistently
One of my favorite things about the Oilers, is that they want to play, not to hit. They are lowest in the league for hits given.
I just can't stand a team that has to hit to win.
2nd. Good game. 90% MAX efficiency.
Great game by the oil but those Bouchard gaffes could have easily made this a totally different game.
what about when skinner got hit, none of oilers made an effort to do something about it? i know oilers are a very skilled team, which i love them. but, we have no commitment to what's right regarding our players getting injured.
boston is my second favourite team as well, they played horribly.
Are you a fan of Jack Edward's play by play?
I loved Jack. A true homer in all the best ways haha.
I wonder if Perry is going to give Connor Bedard's mom a call this weekend...
That rumor was debunked LONG ago and I refuse to allow it to spread on my channel or comment section. I know it’s just a joke but I can’t have it here sorry
well well well, what did i say
zased
STUUUUUUU!
im sorry but bruins and panthers are my 2 least fav teams
Vegas is my most hated team
@@michaelkeller5927agreed. Vegas in the West and Florida in the East. 🤮
Don't be sorry 😉
@@Simple_101 For me, it's not a whole team I dislike, it's certain players, like Zadorov (already hated him as a Canuck) and Matthew Tkachuk...
Why are you a fan of a slimy poor sport team? Boston is disgraceful
@@ChristopherWood-y7m I’ve been a fan since I was a kid, I can cheer for the team but also acknowledge when they play like idiots or dirty which I don’t support.