Game Notes Oilers @ Kings: Home Ice ImplicationsPhoto credit: © Perry Nelson-USA TODAY SportsHistorically home ice advantage in the playoffs becomes more important the deeper you go, but as the Edmonton Oilers learned last year it can be a major advantage in game seven. Advertisement Ad Advertisement Ad— The Oilers are 5-5 v. the Pacific this season. Among Pacific division teams they have played the fewest games within their division. Advertisement Ad Advertisement Ad— So far this season most Oilers players have produced better v. non-divisional opponents. Advertisement Ad Advertisement Ad— The Oilers just need average 5×5 scoring from their depth forwards.


Source:   The Nation
January 10, 2023 03:53 UTC