The Edmonton Oilers fell victim to a couple fatal defensive mistakes and a suffocating Black Hawks defence, in a 4-nothing shut-out in Chicago. In some ways, the score flattered the Hawks, as the actual shots were just 37-33. But on the other hand, this game never seemed to be in much doubt.
9 Things:
9. First, let me get this off my chest: The Show-boat celebration by Artemi Panarin after the 4-nothing goal was nothing short of classless garbage. In the old N.H.L., someone would have run you through the end of the rink for that act.