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Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful. Today Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal digs into the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 to the Wild of Minnesota. summary In this episode of the Cult of Hockey podcast, David Staples and Kurt Levin analyze the Edmonton Oilers against the Wild, focusing on the team's defensive play, individual player performances, and the effectiveness of the power play. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the third line, the goaltending situation, and the overall outlook for the team moving forward. The conversation highlights the importance of defensive discipline and the need for offensive players to step up as the season progresses. Takeaways The game showcased strong defensive play from both teams. Kurt graded Bouchard an eight for his exceptional puck handling. The Oilers' third line was effective and created chances. Defensive improvements were noted in backchecking and slot coverage. The power play's failure to score was a critical factor in the loss. Stuart Skinner's performance was solid, but he needed to stop the one goal. Trent Frederic's lack of scoring is becoming a concern. The team needs to maintain their defensive structure to succeed. Robert Clark received a heartfelt ovation upon his return to the ice. Chapters 00:00 Game Overview and Defensive Play 10:01 Offensive Struggles and Power Play Analysis 20:10 Goaltending Performance and Game Impact 21:02 Evaluating Player Performance and Mistakes 23:39 The Role of Andrew Mangiapani in the Team 25:36 Concerns Over Scoring and Player Contributions 28:31 Assessing Player Confidence and Lineup Decisions 36:05 Final Thoughts on Team Performance and Future Outlook