A worst case Ontario game for the Edmonton Oilers as the Flames and Canucks both escape with points after a clash between net-minders. It’s more impressive than you think when you consider Jacob Markstrom only had seen 3 shots half way through the game, only 2 of which were 5v5, and one of those was from the blueline on a rush. The Canucks did find ways to get more chances in the second half, but their attack couldn’t penetrate Calgary’s superb, structured defence.
CF% – 62.78%, SCF% – 53.15%, HDCF% – 39.69%, xGF% – 55.04%
It’s a Team Game – Now don’t get me wrong, just because the Canucks attack was lacklustre to start the game does not mean their defence mailed it in.