Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful. Today Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal digs into the Edmonton Oilers 9-4 win over the Kraken of Seattle.


Takeaways
The Oilers finally achieved a blowout victory, relieving stress for fans.
Key players like McDavid and Savoie stepped up in this game.
Savoie's performance was crucial for his confidence and future on the team.
McDavid's willingness to shoot the puck led to his hat trick.
Defensive play remains a concern for the Oilers despite the win.
Game management is essential, especially in close games.
The Oilers' special teams have improved significantly recently.
Bottom six players contributed to the scoring, which is a positive sign.
Darnell Nurse's defensive performance was commendable in this game.
The Oilers need to maintain focus on defense to succeed in the long run.

00:00
Oilers' Dominant Victory Over Kraken
02:56
Key Players and Their Impact
06:08
Matt Savoie's Development and Performance
09:12
Connor McDavid's Game and Challenges
12:03
Defensive Struggles and Team Dynamics
15:01
Looking Ahead: Team Canada and Future Prospects
23:38
Evan Bouchard's Redemption
25:33
Defensive Mistakes and Game Management
29:55
Super Confidence vs Overconfidence
32:12
Injury Concerns and Player Safety
35:30
Matias Janmark's Comeback
37:42
Bottom Six Players Stepping Up
39:24
Defensive Performances and Special Teams