Newly Acquired Oilers Forward Heating Up

Caleb Kerney

Apr 23, 2024, 20:04

Caleb Kerney

Apr 23, 2024, 20:04

It seems like the Edmonton Oilers have found the best place for Adam Henrique to play.

Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports - Newly Acquired Oilers Forward Heating Up

EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers are one win closer to winning the series against the Los Angeles Kings.

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But the series is far from over.

The Oilers two previous series went six and seven games - and it's not unreasonable to suggest that this series could go as far as the previous ones did.

Regardless of how long the series goes for, it looks like one of the trade deadline deals for Ken Holland is paying off in spades. Even though he had a slow start with the team, Adam Henrique is heating up.

Henrique had four points in the final five games of the regular season. He has continued that success through the first game of the post season.

Last night he recorded a goal, an assist, two shots and two hits in 13:52 of total time on ice. With his goal he set a record for the most calendar days between playoff goals - with 4333 days separating his goal last night from the last one he scored, which came in the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals series.

Of course, this success has come while riding shotgun to Connor McDavid. McDavid's wingers have been a consistent revolving door - but Henrique is certainly making his case to stay there for as long as possible.

After the success of last night - and Henrique's success playing with Leon Draisaitl earlier in the season, it's safe to say Henrique has found a regular spot in the Oilers top six forward group.

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