2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Series Review: (P2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (P3) San Jose Sharks

The Oilers got off to a good start in Game 1, scoring twice in the first period. The Sharks would start taking control in the second, leading to goals in the second and third period. Overtime lasted a couple minutes, as Melker Karlsson scored to win the game for San Jose. That was the last goal Cam Talbot allowed for a while, as he shut the door in Games 2 and 3, stopping a total of 39 shots. The Oilers didn't need much to win those games, as Zach Kassian registered the game winners in both low-scoring affairs (Connor McDavid also go a goal in game 2). The scripted was flipped in Game 4, as the Sharks made up for their lack of scoring in the two previous games. Five different Sharks scored, while Martin Jones stopped 23 shots in the 7-0 drubbing of the Oilers. Back in Edmonton for Game 5, the Oilers would strike first, but it was the Sharks who ended the opening frame in the lead. San Jose added another one in the second. Edmonton started to claw back, and goals in the second and third help them tie the game. The second overtime game of the series lasted longer, with David Desharnais scoring 18 minutes into the extra period to win the game for Edmonton. The Oilers looked to close out the series in Game 6, and came out firing. They eventually broke through in the second, scoring two quick goals. San Jose picked up their play shortly after, and would get on the board in the third period. It would not be enough, as Cam Talbot didn't let anything by him the rest of the way. McDavid added an empty netter to cap off the game and series. The Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks in six games.

Games

San Jose Sharks 3 - Edmonton Oilers 2 (OT)
San Jose Sharks 0 - Edmonton Oilers 2
Edmonton Oilers 1 - San Jose Sharks 0
Edmonton Oilers 0 - San Jose Sharks 7
San Jose Sharks 3 - Edmonton Oilers 4 (OT)
Edmonton Oilers 3 - San Jose Sharks 1

Three Thoughts on the Series

1. The Oilers charged $80 for a ticket to the concourse, for $79.99 an Oilers fan could come over and I'd let them watch the game here. 
2. The Oilers charged $80 for a ticket to the concourse, guess Katz needs to up his offer for "companionship".
3. The Oilers charged $80 for a ticket to the concourse, for *gets yanked from the keyboard*

Picture of the Series

GRETZKY FACE!

Highlight of the Series

Oscar Kelfbom's goal in Game 1. It may not be the highlight, but it deserves mention since it's the first Oilers playoff goal since their 2006 Cup run.