The Oil Stream

The Oilers split their weekend, falling to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday before bouncing back with a big win over the Vegas Golden Knights last night. The boys break down both games, diving into what worked, what didn't, and what changed from one night to the next.

Of course, Connor McDavid's brilliance is front and centre, and the fellas also share their thoughts on Connor Ingram making his Oilers debut. All that and plenty more on another edition of The Oil Stream, right here on Edmonton Sports Talk.

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The Oilers hang on to win over the Golden Knights by the score of 4-3! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Joaquin Gage & Reid Wilkins break this one down as we see Connor Ingram picking uo his first win with the Oilers! How did Ingram look? Is Draisaitl gripping his stick too tight? Does Frederic see the press box next game too? All of this discussion on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers lost to the WIld down in Minnesota. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson & Shawn Belle break this one down as the Oilers couldn't complete the comeback. Why was Frederic on the 2nd line? Did Pickard play well? How good is Minnesota? All of these questions answered around great discussion on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers made a statement last night with a convincing win over the Boston Bruins, and the boys are here to break it all down on today's edition of The Oil Stream. We'll recap everything that went right in that performance and dive into the Tristan Jarry situation after he was removed from the game — what does it mean for the Oilers' goaltending moving forward?

The fellas will also discuss Evan Bouchard's case for Team Canada and whether his play is forcing the conversation. Then it's time to look ahead as the Oilers try to bui...

The Oilers win in Bean Town by the score of 3-1 over the Bruins! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle break this one down with conversations about Quinn Hutson scoring his first NHL goal! What do the Oilers do with Jarry getting hurt? When was the last time McDavid has been this dominant? Who do you start against the Wild on Saturday? All of these questions around great discussion on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

Dusty and Tom get together here to give you this edition of The Oil Stream on Edmonton Sports Talk. The boys will recap Draisaitl hitting 1000 points in the Oilers' win over the Penguins! What did they think of the game overall? How about the performance of Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner as they battled for the first time since the trade?

Nielson and Gazzola shift their attention to the depth of the team, highlighting Vasily Podkolzin's scoring touch, Matt Savoie finding the back of the net and what that might mean for the Oilers moving f...

The Oilers win in dominant fashion over the Penguins down in Pittsburgh! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian break this game down as we see Leon Draisaitl get to the 1000 point mark! How good was Jarry tonight? Did Hutson get enough ice time? How dominant has McDavid been? All these questions answered around great conversation on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's edition of The Oil Stream, Dustin Nielson and Hernan Salas recap both Oilers games from the weekend, starting with a big one — Tristan Jarry's first start in Oil Country, where he backstopped the Oilers to an impressive 6–3 win. What stood out from Jarry's debut, and what did the Oilers do right in that game?

They'll also break down Sunday's loss to the Montreal Canadiens, asking the big questions: what went wrong, was it a fatigue issue, and are there warning signs coming out of that one? Plus, the fellas circle back to the Jarry...

The Oilers fall to the Canadiens down in Montreal 4-1. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian break this one down as the Oilers fail to make it a 3 game win streak. Was Pickard good tonight? Were the Oilers forcing Draisaitl's 1000th point? How was the time distribution? All of these topics with great discussion on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers win in dominant fashion of the Maple Leafs on this Saturday night! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson & Joaquin Gage are here to break this one down. Tristan Jarry and Spencer Stastney made their debuts, how did they look? Podkolzin on pace for 20 goals! How good was McDavid tonight? Lots of discussion and conversation on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show on Edmonton Sports Talk!

This morning, the Edmonton Oilers shocked the hockey world by trading Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for goaltender Tristan Jarry, and the fellas are ready to break it all down.

Dusty and the crew will dive deep into the deal, hashing out their immediate reactions, the pros and cons, and what this move means for the Oilers both right now and moving forward.

To get even more insight, Dusty will welcome TSN insider Jamie McLennan to the show to give his expert take on the trade, the goaltending fi...

The Oilers outplay the Red Wings to get a 4-1 W on home ice! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Matt Kassian and Reid Wilkins break the game down as Zach Hyman makes the hats rain with his 3 goal performance. Is Hyman back? How big was Skinner for the Oilers tonight? What's next for the Oilers as they start their road trip? All of these questions discussed around great conversation on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the fellas break down last night's overtime loss to the Sabres. Edmonton managed to claw its way back, but once the extra frame started, it was all Buffalo. We'll dive into what went wrong, what's still missing, and whether there were any positives to take away despite the loss.

Then we turn the page to what's next as the Oilers get set for their upcoming matchup with the Detroit Red Wings. What needs to change? What do the lines look like? And can they respond the right way? G...

The Oilers fail to finish the comeback as they fall to the Sabres 4-3 in OT. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins breakdown this action packed game we saw go down at Rogers Place. How bad was Bouchard tonight? Was Skinner to blame for any of the goals? Are there positives you can take from this loss? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Edmonton Oilers absolutely pummelled the Winnipeg Jets 6-2, dropping FOUR goals in the first period and now scoring 15 goals in their last two games! We talked about it a lot on Friday, but we've gotta ask the question again… are the Oilers actually BACK?

Today on The Oil Stream, the boys break down what's suddenly working. What changed? Is this legit or just a quick heater? Is this finally the offence we expected all season? We'll dive into the good, the great, and if there's anything at all to complain about after that weekend per...

The Oilers lay a beat down on the Jets at Rogers Place! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Joaquin Gage and Reid Wilkins break this one down with lots of different topics discussed. Are the Oilers back? How good was that 4th line for the Oilers? How was Skinner tonight? All of these topics discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers finally erupted offensively in a massive win over the Seattle Kraken, and The Oil Stream is here to break it all down! For the first time all season, the offence looked dangerous — is this the spark they've been waiting for?

The boys dive into what clicked, what little went wrong, and why last night felt different. Then it's full speed ahead as Edmonton gets set to welcome in Hustler's Jets for their next matchup. Can the Oilers build on this momentum?

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The Oilers lay a beat down on the Kraken by the score of 9-4! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Matt Kassian and Reid Wilkins break this game down with on the GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show. McDavid shot the puck more! Could Savoie's performance propel him into more scoring this season? Are things turning around for Edmonton? All of these discussion points discussed on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's edition of The Oil Stream, the fellas break down the Oilers' disappointing shutout loss to the Minnesota Wild. They'll dive into what went wrong, what (if anything) went right, and what absolutely needs to change heading into the next game. Plus… why on earth didn't the Oilers draft Wallstedt? The guys revisit that question after last night's performance.

Then it's time to look ahead as Edmonton gets set to welcome the Seattle Kraken tomorrow night. Lineups, expectations, keys to the game — all that and plenty more on The Oil Stream!

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The Oilers fail to solve Wallstedt as they lose to the Wild by the score of 1-0. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins break this game down with lots of talk around the possible Oilers goalie at the 2021 NHL Draft. Did you like the Oilers effort? Should Skinner have stopped the only goal tonight? Can the Oilers still build off this loss? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's edition of The Oil Stream, the fellas recap the Oilers' shutout win over the Seattle Kraken from the weekend. They'll break down the full performance — the pros, the cons, and what truly stood out in Edmonton's most complete effort in a while.

Then it's time to look ahead as the Oilers return home for a five-game homestand, beginning with their first meeting of the season against the Minnesota Wild. The boys will tee up that matchup, discuss lineup expectations, key trends, and what Edmonton needs to carry over from the Kraken game.

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The Oilers shutout the Kraken in Seattle 4-0! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Reid Wilkins breakdown a complete effort from the Edmonton Oilers as they come out victorious. Was that the Oilers most complete game this year? How crucial is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to this team? How good was Skinner tonight? All of these questions answered followed by some great discussion on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the boys are diving into all the latest news surrounding the Edmonton Oilers. They'll kick things off with a quick look back at yesterday's autograph sessions at Rogers Place and how the fans showed up. From there, the fellas will break down everything that came out of practice, including fresh injury updates and what the latest line combinations might tell us.

They dive into some names on the team being thrown around for potential trades, while discussing the possibility of Connor Ingram getting a start in the near f...

On today's edition of The Oil Stream, the boys break down last night's embarrassing 8–3 loss to the Dallas Stars. What on earth is going on with this team? Was that performance officially rock bottom? Do the Oilers have any answers left — or is it time to start looking at trades?

Plus: how hot is the seat getting for Knoblauch, and how much longer does he have if things don't change fast? All that and so much more on another fiery episode of The Oil Stream, right here on Edmonton Sports Talk.

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The Oilers get blown out against the Stars 8-3 on home ice. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins breakdown the game as the Orange and Blue get embarrassed on home ice. What needs to happen? Is a change coming? Where is the leadership? Is Knoblauch on the hot seat? All of these questions answered around some FRUSTRATED conversation on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's edition of The Oil Stream, the boys break down the Oilers' impressive 6–3 win over the defending Cup champs from the weekend. They'll dive into everything that went right, highlight a few areas that still need work, and shine a spotlight on Connor Clattenburg's NHL debut.

Plus, the Oilers are finally back on home ice. The fellas will preview their next matchup as Edmonton welcomes the Dallas Stars to Rogers Place, including lineup notes, key storylines, and what to expect tonight.

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The Oilers are able to hang on against the Panthers as they win 6-3 in Florida. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Derek Van DIest and Matt Kassian breakdown the game with all the storylines and events that went down. Can Roslovic keep this production up? Has Frederic awakened? How big of a role did Skinner play tonight? All of these questions answered followed by some great discussion on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the fellas recap last night's 2–1 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Oilers came out strong and looked sharp early, but couldn't finish the job. We'll break down the strong start, what slipped away, and what Edmonton needs to do to maintain momentum for a full 60 minutes.

Then it's time to look ahead to Saturday's matchup against the Florida Panthers, including early thoughts on the expected lineup and what the Oilers must adjust heading into a tough test.

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The Oilers lose is disappointing fashion to the Lightning 2-1 in OT. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle breakdown the game we saw go down in Tampa Bay. How well did Pickard play today? Did the Oilers deserve better? Can the Oilers build off a loss like this? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers fail to make the comeback in Washington as they fall 7-4 to the Capitals. Tom Gazolla, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian are here to breakdown what we saw in this loss tonight. How bad was Skinner tonight? Where is the life in this team? How much of the management gets the blame? We discuss all of these topics and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

It's game day, and The Oil Stream is back to get you set for tonight's matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Washington Capitals!

The boys will break down the projected lineups, discuss the key adjustments the Oilers need to make against a heavy, structured Caps squad, while highlighting the players to watch on both sides. All that, plus plenty more Oilers talk on today's edition of The Oil Stream!

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The Oilers...... well, do what the Oilers do and lose to the Buffalo Sabres by the score of 5-1. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian breakdown in what we saw as a lifeless Oilers team take on an inspired Sabres team that showed it on the scoreboard. Is Knoblauch on the hot seat? How much of the blame goes to Skinner? Why can't this team defend? All of this discussion and banter on this edition of the GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers keep the road trip rolling with an overtime win against the Hurricanes, and The Oil Stream is here to break it all down! Hernan and Tommy dissect everything from last night's victory — the line combinations, Stuart Skinner's performance, Zach Hyman's continued impact, and the key moments that sealed the win.

Then it's on to tonight's matchup in Buffalo as the Oilers get set to take on the Sabres. The boys will preview the game, look at projected lineups for both teams, and dive into what Edmonton needs to do to keep the momentum goi...

The Oilers take down the Hurricanes by the score of 4-3 in OT! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Joaquin Gage breakdown this highly entertaining matchup we saw. The Oilers jumped ahead to a 2-0 lead right away in the first period, but Carolina climbed back to tie at 2 before the teams traded goals in the 3rd to send it to OT where Leon Draisaitl ends it. How did Hyman look in his debut? How big of a role did Skinner play in todays game? Where is Trent Frederic? All of this talk with some great discussion on this edition...

On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the fellas dive into last night's disappointing loss to the Blue Jackets. They'll break down what went wrong, what (if anything) they liked, and what absolutely needs to change.

They'll take a closer look at the first line from last night — what worked, what didn't, and what adjustments might be needed moving forward. Then it's time to shift the focus to tomorrow night's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. What should fans expect? What do the Oilers need to do to rebound?

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Oilers come up short in Columbus against the Blue Jackets by the score of 5-4. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle are here to breakdown this action packed game we saw go down. Has Pickard lost his step? Does Knoblauch lean on McDrai too hard? What is wrong with the Oilers defensive structure? All of these question answered followed by great discussion on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers take this one by the score of 2-1 in OT over the Flyers! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Derek Van Diest and Matt Kassian breakdown this win for Edmonton with lots of great discussion. How lucky were the Oilers tonight? Savoie trending in the right direction? Roslovic stays hot! All of this great conversation and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's episode, the fellas break down the Oilers' most recent win over the Columbus Blue Jackets — dissecting every aspect of the game, what worked, and what still needs improvement.

Then it's time to look ahead, as Edmonton kicks off its seven-game road trip tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers. The guys will take a look at the projected lineups for both teams and what to expect in this matchup. All that and plenty more Oil talk on The Oil Stream!

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Well, the Oilers comeback from down 4-2 to win 5-4 in OT over the Blue Jackets! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins are here to breakdown this thriller that went down at Rogers Place. How well did Skinner play? Did sitting Bouchard help him? Is McDavid back to his old self? All of these questions answered around some great discussion and banter on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's episode, the fellas recap Saturday night's embarrassing 9-1 loss and try to figure out what exactly went wrong.

What do the Oilers need to do differently? How can they fix things moving forward? They'll also preview tonight's matchup as the Oilers welcome in the Blue Jackets, with a full lineup update as a few players are banged up. All that and whatever else comes up on The Oil Stream!

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