While the Tampa Bay Lightning took a loss to Chicago on Thursday night, they didn’t have it nearly as bad as the Edmonton Oilers, who were embarrassed by the San Jose Sharks — now on a two-game winning streak — in a 3-2 loss. That result has shockingly put the Oilers tied with the Sharks for last in the NHL with only five (FIVE!) points through 12 games. Only the Flames are also in single digits in points. For a team many expected to win the Cup, this is a deep, deep collapse.
To pour salt in the wound, Jack Campbell allowed four goals on 20 shots in his first game back in the AHL, a 4-1 loss to the Abbotsford Canucks.
So, after all that, a 5-3 loss from the Bolts doesn’t seem so bad? Especially since the Lightning are still in a playoff spot.
Come read Justin’s update on the season 14 games into the season.
Philippe Myers is back in the NHL after getting the call from the Lightning following their trade of Zach Bogosian.
Here’s a cool article on what the real causes of swings in performance come from.
Thoughts on unsportsmanlike penalties for reacting to a high stick? How would you resolve this?
We. Are. So. Old.
