Edmonton Oilers scramble to fix their perennial goaltending crisis as Tristan Jarry’s injury throws the net into chaos. Can Connor McDavid’s red-hot play and the Oilers’ offensive firepower compensate for subpar save percentages and keep playoff dreams alive? 

Nick Zararis examines Edmonton’s risky piecemeal approach to goaltending, with Stuart Skinner, Calvin Pickard, Connor Ingram, and Jarry all under the microscope. The episode explores team save percentage woes, historical context around what kind of net minding wins Stanley Cups, and whether slightly above-average goaltending might be enough for Oil Country. Key discussions include defensive improvements, the impact of Brett Kulak’s trade, and the importance of McDavid’s December surge. Can the Oilers break their seven-year goalie carousel and reach contender status, or will their weakest link sink another promising campaign?

05:47 Oilers Goalie Performance Analysis

08:08 "Hockey's Weak Link Problem"

11:31 "Cycles and Adjustments in Sports"

15:44 "Above-Average Goaltending Wins Championships"

19:28 Oilers' Revival Boosts Channel Growth

21:46 Oilers' Goaltending Impact Analysis

26:43 Oilers' December Turnaround Insights

27:41 "Locked On Oilers Recap"

PANIC: Oilers’ GOALIE Rotation SPINS OUT—Is Stan Bowman’s Plan COLLAPSING? | What history says

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