Since we last met the mullet-ized Edmonton Oilers…
IN: Magnus Paajarvi, Colten Teubert (recalled); Ryan O’Marra
OUT: Quite a grim parade. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Jordan “Adorable Roman Emperor” Eberle, Ryan Whitney, Cam Barker, Tom Gilbert, Alex Plante
Oilers Lineup:
Hall-Gagner-Hemsky
Smyth-Horcoff-Jones
Paajarvi-Belanger-Lander
Green-O’Marra-Eager
Petry-Smid
Potter-Peckham
Sutton-Teubert
Khabibulin
Kings Lineup: Everything the same, except that Bernier’s in net. Not a surprise considering they finished another game less than 24 hours ago.
Bernier’s numbers have taken a hit due to infrequent starts and coming in for relief in the disastrous Detroit game, but he’s delivered several quality starts for the Kings. It would be nice to see him rewarded with more goal support for the second game in a row.
Plus, Penner’s in the house! I bet the Edmonton reporters are running around flapping their hands with excitement. I hope he keeps trolling.
As for me, I’m still trying to figure out whether we should call him Hotcakes, Coldcakes, or Mr. Butterworth.