However, despite Edmonton taking a 3-2 lead in the middle, a more shocking statistic spoke higher volumes. The Oilers outshot Ottawa 38-17, and the Senators scored four goals on 17 shots against Jonas Gustavsson. Many of them were soft.
In seven starts this season, the 32-year-old Swede has gone 1-3-1, posting a 3.10 GAA and a .878 save mark. These are unimpressive numbers, especially given his experience over the years. Not to mention, he is a backup serving one of the league’s most-played netminders and hasn’t proved liable in his place.
With this in mind, the Oilers have to address their situation in the crease behind Talbot.