The Oilers face a team they handled in the regular season. Well, not really handled, but LA went 1-2-1 with a shootout loss. Basically, the away team won each game. Smith has been anointed the starter mantle, so that should be an interesting series. I don't know if EDM is better this year over last year. Kulak is a good addition. Kane and Hyman add into goal scoring. Keith is not good. Ceci is soso. LOL. They claim he is the best D-man they have. I still see a lot of offence and not a lot of defensive structure. F don't backcheck in the D-zone. They are sitting at center ice waiting for a stretch pass.
This series may be closer than people are suggesting. When Smith played lights out last playoffs, they couldn't win in OT. This year, Smith has started playing back to that level again. We all know what Smith does in the playoffs. Can't keep his hands off the puck and makes one good save but makes the next 5 look like he's amazing.