Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 505: Cup Final Game 1 Recap
Digest
The Spit and Chicklets podcast dives into the Oilers' game one loss in the Stanley Cup Finals, focusing on the impressive performance of Florida's goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky. The hosts acknowledge the Oilers' strong play, controlling a significant portion of the game, but point out crucial defensive lapses that allowed the Panthers to score. They discuss the Oilers' need to adjust their strategy against Bobrovsky, who excels at low shots, and emphasize the importance of maintaining their high level of play. The hosts also analyze the Oilers' power play, highlighting their adjustments and the Panthers' effective defensive response. They discuss the Oilers' need to be more selfish in the offensive zone and capitalize on rebound opportunities. The podcast concludes with a discussion of the Oilers' need to learn from their mistakes and improve their defensive play in game two, while acknowledging the Panthers' ability to bounce back and play at a higher level. The hosts also touch on the pregame festivities, including the presentation of the Stanley Cup, and the viral moment of a female Oilers fan who flashed her breasts during the game. The hosts then transition to discussing the upcoming World Championship, speculating on the USA team's roster and potential top six players. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various players, including Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Quinn Hughes, and Adam Fox. The hosts also discuss the potential for a goalie controversy, with the possibility of both Thatcher Demko and Jake Oettinger making the team. The podcast concludes with the hosts expressing their excitement for the World Championship and their plans to cover the tournament extensively.
Outlines
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Podcast Introduction and Game Recap
This Chapter introduces the Spit and Chicklets podcast and provides a brief recap of the Oilers' game one loss in the Stanley Cup Finals. The hosts highlight the impressive performance of Florida's goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky, and acknowledge the Oilers' strong play, controlling a significant portion of the game.
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Analyzing the Oilers' Defensive Lapses
This Chapter delves into the Oilers' defensive breakdowns that led to the Panthers' goals. The hosts discuss the Oilers' need to adjust their strategy against Bobrovsky, who excels at low shots, and emphasize the importance of maintaining their high level of play.
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Evaluating the Oilers' Power Play
This Chapter analyzes the Oilers' power play, highlighting their adjustments and the Panthers' effective defensive response. They discuss the Oilers' need to be more selfish in the offensive zone and capitalize on rebound opportunities.
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Praising Sasha Barkov's Defensive Prowess
This Chapter praises Sasha Barkov's defensive prowess, highlighting his ability to shut down opposing players and create scoring opportunities for his team. The hosts discuss the Oilers' need to learn from their mistakes and improve their defensive play in game two, while acknowledging the Panthers' ability to bounce back and play at a higher level.
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Viral Moment: The Mysterious Oilers Fan
This Chapter discusses the viral moment of a female Oilers fan who flashed her breasts during the game. The hosts track down the fan and interview her about her actions.
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Concluding Thoughts and Looking Ahead
This Chapter concludes the podcast with final thoughts on the Oilers' performance in game one and looks ahead to game two. The hosts emphasize the importance of learning from mistakes and improving defensive play, while acknowledging the Panthers' ability to bounce back and play at a higher level.
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World Championship Predictions
This Chapter transitions to discussing the upcoming World Championship, speculating on the USA team's roster and potential top six players. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various players, including Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Quinn Hughes, and Adam Fox. The hosts also discuss the potential for a goalie controversy, with the possibility of both Thatcher Demko and Jake Oettinger making the team.
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World Championship Excitement
This Chapter concludes the discussion on the World Championship with the hosts expressing their excitement for the tournament and their plans to cover the tournament extensively. They also discuss their upcoming live show and meet and greet in Edmonton.
Keywords
Sergei Bobrovsky
Sergei Bobrovsky is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL). He is known for his exceptional athleticism, quick reflexes, and ability to make spectacular saves. Bobrovsky has won two Vezina Trophies as the NHL's top goaltender, and is considered one of the best goalies in the league.
Connor McDavid
Connor McDavid is a Canadian professional ice hockey center currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time, known for his exceptional speed, agility, puck-handling skills, and playmaking abilities. McDavid has won three Art Ross Trophies as the NHL's leading scorer, and is a four-time Hart Trophy winner as the NHL's most valuable player.
Stanley Cup Finals
The Stanley Cup Finals is the championship series of the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs. It is a best-of-seven series played between the champions of the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. The Stanley Cup, awarded to the winning team, is the oldest professional sports trophy in North America and is considered the most prestigious trophy in hockey.
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida. They compete in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Panthers have won one Presidents' Trophy as the NHL's regular season champion, and have reached the Stanley Cup Finals once.
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They compete in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Oilers are one of the most successful teams in NHL history, having won five Stanley Cups, including four in a seven-year span from 1984 to 1990. The Oilers are known for their high-scoring offense and their iconic players, such as Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, and Jari Kurri.
Sasha Barkov
Sasha Barkov is a Finnish professional ice hockey center currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL). He is known for his two-way play, strong defensive abilities, and offensive skill. Barkov has won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward, and is considered one of the most complete players in the league.
Pink Whitney
Pink Whitney is a flavored vodka produced by New Amsterdam Vodka. It is a popular drink among hockey fans and is often associated with the Spit and Chicklets podcast. The vodka is known for its sweet and tart flavor, and is often served in cocktails or as a shot.
Spit and Chicklets
Spit and Chicklets is a popular hockey podcast hosted by former NHL players Ryan Whitney and Paul Bissonnette. The podcast features interviews with current and former NHL players, coaches, and other hockey personalities. Spit and Chicklets is known for its humorous and insightful commentary on the NHL, and its loyal following of hockey fans.
World Championship
The IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, often referred to as the World Championship, is an annual international ice hockey tournament organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). It is the most prestigious international ice hockey tournament for men's national teams, with the top 16 teams in the world competing for the title.
Auston Matthews
Auston Matthews is a Canadian professional ice hockey center currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL). He is known for his exceptional goal-scoring ability, powerful shot, and physical presence. Matthews has won the Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL's leading goal scorer, and is considered one of the best goal scorers in the league.
Q&A
What were the key defensive breakdowns that led to the Oilers' loss in game one?
The Oilers had two major defensive breakdowns that allowed the Panthers to score. The first goal came from a three-on-two situation where McDavid cheated a bit in the offensive zone, allowing Barkov to make a perfect pass to Reinhardt. The second goal was a result of a lack of concentration by Nurse and Ceci, who failed to stick on the puck and allowed Bennett to make a pass to Rodriguez for an easy goal.
How did the Oilers' power play perform in game one, and what adjustments did they make?
The Oilers made adjustments to their power play, with Leon Draisaitl moving up to the left point instead of being near the goal line. However, the Panthers effectively packed the house, blocking shots and preventing rebound opportunities. The Oilers struggled to generate second chances on the power play, and their attempts to force the puck to the weak side were unsuccessful.
What are the Oilers' biggest challenges going into game two, and how can they overcome them?
The Oilers' biggest challenge is to find a way to score against Bobrovsky, who is playing at an exceptional level. They need to adjust their strategy and focus on getting shots from higher angles, as Bobrovsky is very strong at stopping low shots. They also need to improve their defensive play and avoid costly mistakes, particularly in the defensive zone.
What is the significance of the Oilers' loss in game one, and how does it impact the series?
The Oilers' loss in game one is significant because it gives the Panthers a series lead. However, the Oilers played well overall and controlled a large portion of the game. They have a lot to build on and can still win the series. The Oilers need to maintain their high level of play and focus on improving their defensive play in game two.
What is the significance of the viral moment of the female Oilers fan who flashed her breasts during the game?
The viral moment of the female Oilers fan who flashed her breasts during the game is a reminder of the passion and excitement that surrounds the Stanley Cup Finals. It also highlights the power of social media and the ability of viral moments to spread quickly and generate a lot of attention.
Who are the hosts' predictions for the USA's top six players at the World Championship?
The hosts predict that Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Quinn Hughes, and Adam Fox will be on the USA's top six. They also mention that JT Miller could be a potential candidate for the top six.
What is the potential goalie controversy for the USA team at the World Championship?
The hosts discuss the possibility of both Thatcher Demko and Jake Oettinger making the USA team, which could lead to a goalie controversy. They believe that the goalie situation will be interesting to watch.
What are the hosts' plans for covering the World Championship?
The hosts are excited for the World Championship and plan to cover the tournament extensively. They will be doing live shows and podcasts throughout the tournament, providing updates and analysis.
Show Notes
On Episode 505 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys recap Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a shutout by Sergei Bobrovsky, The panthers take a 1-0 series lead going into Game 2 at home. Was this total choke job by Mcdavid and the Oilers just game 1 jitters, or are there more serious things they need to address to steal game 2 on the road? Tkachuk and the Panthers high flying offense looks poised to win the cup. Head coach Paul Maurice has all the confidence in the world in his players and he’s not afraid to say it. Tune in LIVE for this weeks episode.
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