Thursday’s victory proved important, especially considering the Oilers’ first-round opponent could very well be San Jose. The Oilers displayed plenty of positives and showed their potential as a contender come playoff time. Here’s everything to take away from the win.
– Cam Talbot was outstanding between the pipes. He made 38 of 40 saves, and held the Sharks scoreless through the second period and most of the third. He put up a brick wall, and has rebounded since his two-game struggle. Going into this playoff time, Talbot has shown he can carry the team in critical matchups.