{ "blocks": [ { "type": "video", "data": { "url": "https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/video-migration/4p8C2lnR.mp4", "streached": true, "controls": true, "caption": "Edmonton Oilers forward Connor Brown is on a hot streak over the last 10 games.", "image": { "url": "https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/video-migration/4p8C2lnR-poster.jpg" }, "cdn": { "service": "jwplayer", "playlistUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/4p8C2lnR.m3u8", "sources": [ { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/4p8C2lnR.m3u8", "type": "application/vnd.apple.mpegurl" }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/4p8C2lnR-6BqRsIZU.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 180, "width": 320, "label": "180p", "bitrate": 246520, "filesize": 3389662, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/4p8C2lnR-9v74kdqA.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 270, "width": 480, "label": "270p", "bitrate": 345106, "filesize": 4745214, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/4p8C2lnR-6y7sVmmt.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 720, "width": 1280, "label": "720p", "bitrate": 1401288, "filesize": 19267710, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/4p8C2lnR-49yBiHwd.m4a", "type": "audio/mp4", "label": "AAC Audio", "bitrate": 114254, "filesize": 1571001 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/4p8C2lnR-ckztByCT.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 360, "width": 640, "label": "360p", "bitrate": 441344, "filesize": 6068493, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/4p8C2lnR-p1MW43gx.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 540, "width": 960, "label": "540p", "bitrate": 776074, "filesize": 10671021, "framerate": 30 } ] } } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "EDMONTON -- Patience is a virtue." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "It appears that the Edmonton Oilers are finally getting what they signed up for. It only took 108 regular-season games (and 19 playoff games)." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVrAYHtyJnM[/embed]" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "When the Oilers signed free agent Connor Brown in the summer of 2023, they didn't think they would need to wait almost a calendar year to get the player you see before you. But that's what happened." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Brown fits in well with the locker room, to the point where his stall is right next to Connor McDavid's. It's not enough to be liked in the locker room -- you need to perform on the ice." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "It took him a long time to find his game last season. That was mostly due to him spending his summer recovering from a knee injury. Those injuries can take a while to recover from, and that's exactly what happened with Brown." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Now, things are different." } }, { "id": "nee012zz-zthlx6u7", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1874332989901218252", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1874332989901218252", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Last night, Brown put up a two-assist performance as part of the recipe that contributed to the Oilers' last win of 2024. The 30-year-old now has five points in his last four games and 10 in his last 10 games." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "In the second period of last night's game, Kris Knoblauch shuffled three of the four lines. What resulted was bringing together the line of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, McDavid, and Brown." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "That new first line would connect for two goals in the second period. The first one was Nugent-Hopkins's game-winner, followed by the insurance goal from Troy Stecher." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqG8zHvAAVQ[/embed]" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Brown wrapped up the game with over 10 minutes of even strength ice time alongside McDavid, showcasing their strong teamwork. He ended the night with 14:05 of time on the ice." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "In 37 games this season, Brown has six goals and 12 assists, totaling 18 points. He is on a 0.49 points-per-game pace. That would have him finish the season with 40 points. If that holds, it would be the second-highest point total he has experienced in a season over his entire NHL career." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "His career average point-per-game pace is 0.44." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Despite not getting as much ice time as in previous years (13:30), he plays more than he did last season (12:48)." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Perhaps this new hot streak will have Knoblauch dolling out more minutes for the veteran forward. This would be a great way to reward the patience shown by both sides." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news, game-day coverage, and more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Oilers Could Solve Big Problem With Free Agent" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: 2025 World Junior Championship: Canada Controls Its Destiny Against United States" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Struggling Oilers Forward Continues Disappointing Season" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: 'I Haven't Really Had A Coach That Fully Entrusted Me': Former Edmonton Oilers Forward Warren Foegele Pours Salt In The Wound" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Oilers Should Use Simple Hack To Spark Offence" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Oilers Should Claim Recently Waived Forward" } } ] }

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