Raise your hand if you’re surprised that a team that decided to lean heavily on Mike Smith in goal is having issues?
Okay, okay, the Oilers’ season can’t all be pinned on goaltending, but the team isn’t getting the big saves that they need to get them through a game. Outscoring your problems might be easy when you’re facing teams that are offensively challenged, but what does it mean when you’re up against one of the most potent offenses in the league?
The Oilers faced that issue last night and squeaked by with a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers, the highest scoring team in the league (4.