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Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast by the Faithful and for the Faithful! Tonight David Staples of the Edmonton Journal digs into the Edmonton Oilers' 5-2 loss to the Wild of Minnesota. In this episode of the Cult of Hockey podcast, David Staples provides a detailed analysis of the Edmonton Oilers' recent game against the Minnesota Wild, highlighting key performances, mistakes, and the overall state of the team. He emphasizes the heroic efforts of goalie Calvin Pickard, discusses critical errors leading to goals against, and evaluates the team's current performance and statistics. The conversation also touches on the struggles of the third and fourth lines, defensive issues, and potential solutions for goaltending as the season progresses. Takeaways Calvin Pickard's performance was crucial in keeping the Oilers competitive. The Oilers' defensive mistakes led to critical goals against. The team is currently performing at an average level in the NHL. There is a pressing need for better performance from the third and fourth lines. The Oilers have been giving away cheap goals in key moments. Testing new players could be essential for improving team dynamics. Goaltending remains a significant concern for the Oilers moving forward. The Oilers' recent road trip yielded a successful outcome despite the loss. The team needs to find a reliable third line center to improve overall performance. Future prospects in goaltending are uncertain, requiring careful management. Chapters 00:00 Oilers Game Overview 01:42 Calvin Pickard's Heroics 05:32 Key Mistakes and Goals Against 10:04 Turning Points in the Game 14:23 Current Team Performance and Statistics 18:13 Defensive Struggles and Goaltending Issues 20:33 Third and Fourth Line Challenges 25:23 Future Prospects and Goaltending Solutions