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Today's practice was pivotal, as it will set the stage for tomorrow's game against the Chicago Blackhawks." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The forward lines remained untouched from what they started with from the season opener. It will be vital that the forward group generates quality scoring chances before drastic in-game measures need to be taken." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "On the defensive side, the Oilers used some different pairings. Keen observers will note that the Oilers finished their game against the Winnipeg Jets with these pairings." } }, { "id": "b0zo3rsb-uasqzsxe", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/TonyBrarOTV/status/1844786660203978808", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1844786660203978808", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The pairing of Mattias Ekholm and Evan Bouchard is the one constant. Darnell Nurse was skating with Travis Dermott while Brett Kulak and Ty Emberson were paired up." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "One game is a minimal sample size. The extremely early returns indicate that this formation would be worth exploring." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA5NzIyMjE1NTYwNjUyNDU3/usatsi_24387237_168401874_lowres.jpg" }, "caption": "Travis Dermott." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "According to Dobber Frozen Pool, the Oilers out-chanced the Jets in shot attempts when Dermott was on the ice, 16-6. These were his results with both Nurse and Kulak." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The results with Emberson on the ice were mixed. With Nurse, he was out-chanced 6-13. On the other hand, he and Kulak out-chanced the Jets, 5-1, when on the ice together." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyooHu4grL0[/embed]" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "For now, it appears that Dermott has the potential to have more chemistry with Nurse. Despite also being a left-handed defender, it's clear that he played well with whoever he was paired up with." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Saturday will be another test for the Oilers' defense group. It's time to give this group some runway for a few games to see what the team has in these pairings." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss news, interviews, or any other updates on the Oilers." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: 'I Heard That You Stir Your Beer With A Spoon': Leon Draisaitl Explains Beer-Drinking Hack On NHL Coast To Coast" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Oilers Should Target Disgruntled Maple Leaf" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Oilers Flasher Poses For Famous Magazine" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Oilers Make Big Statement On Waived Defender" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Oilers Lose Promising Forward To Bitter Rival" } } ] }

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