The Oil Stream

The wait is finally over! Postseason hockey returns to Rogers Place tonight as the Edmonton Oilers kick off their quest for the Cup against the Anaheim Ducks. Dustin Nielson and Tom Gazzola are in the captain's chairs to break down everything you need to know before puck drop.
 
On today's massive Game 1 edition:
 
The Leon Question: Leon Draisaitl has been skating with the top power-play unit—is he a lock for Game 1, or will Knoblauch play it safe? We dive into the latest from the morning skate.
Lineup Chemistry: With Matt Savoie coming off a regular-season finale hat trick and Connor McDavid securing his 6th Art Ross, how do the lines look for tonight?
Crease Confidential: Who gets the nod in net? We look at the case for Connor Ingram and what the Oilers need from their goaltending to set the tone.
Scouting the Ducks: Anaheim is back in the dance for the first time in eight years. We break down Joel Quenneville's squad, the threat of Cutter Gauthier and Leo Carlsson, and how the Oilers can exploit their young blueline.
Keys to the Win: What is the specific blueprint for an Oilers Game 1 victory?
 
The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

Welcome to a special edition of The Oil Stream! Tommy is joined by Reid Wilkins as the guys break down a big night for the Edmonton Oilers, who picked up the win and officially punched their ticket to a first-round matchup with the Ducks.
 
They recap last night's game, hit the key moments, and discuss whether there are any real concerns heading into the playoffs. From there, it's all about the series ahead — how do the Oilers stack up against Anaheim, and do you like their odds? Plus, the big questions: Who gets the start in net? Will Leon Draisaitl be ready for Game 1? The fellas dive into it all.
 
The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

The Oilers with a dominant win over the Canucks to lock up 2nd in the Pacific Division! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle & Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers will look to play the Ducks in their 1st round series starting monday night! How about Savoie!? Frederic-Samanski-Dach gaining chemistry? How do the Oilers matchup against the Ducks? All of this discusssion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's show, the fellas kick things off by recapping their night at the KidSport Bids for Kids event at The Bell in Scona — an incredible night for a great cause.
 
From there, it's all about the Oilers... With just one game left in the regular season, the playoff picture is still up in the air… so who's the best possible first-round matchup for Edmonton? What will it mean to have Zach Hyman rejoin the team? The boys break it all down and look at how things could shake out. They also dive into the Chris Pronger and Kevin Lowe controversy that has the entire hockey world buzzing, and ask the big question — who needs to step up the most for the Oilers heading into the playoffs?
 
The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

The Oilers fail to beat the Avalanche in the skills competition as they drop the decision 2-1. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle & Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers look like they are letting the Pacific Division title slip. How did the Oilers play? How did Ingram look? Any concern for the playoffs? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!