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This displayed some good puck skills, so good on him for making that play." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He might not be playing for the Oilers anymore but fans of the Oilers are no doubt cheering for his success." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Visit the Striking Oil Podcast website" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Subscribe to the Striking Oil Podcast YouTube Channel" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team page to never miss an update on the Oilers." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Oilers Can Give Polarizing Player Second Chance" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Maple Leafs Defender Returns to Play Against Team That Drafted Him" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Ex-Oilers Forward Scores Breakaway Snipe" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Columbus Goalie Unhappy - Will Oilers Trade for Him?" } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Around the NHL", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: 'Because We're Not A Canadian Team': Los Angeles Kings Social Media Takes Playful Jab at NHL All-Star Game Format, Prompting Reaction From Maple Leafs Fans" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Hartnell Adds Even More Context to Gauthier Trade Drama" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Lightning Won Sergachev Trade With Canadiens" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Avalanche have unique approach to goalie deployment" } } ] }

Former Oiler Scores First Goal of the Season