McDavid Hits 1,200 Points in Oilers 5-2 Win Over Utah

The Edmonton Oilers are back in second place in the Pacific Division following a 5-2 regulation win against the Utah Mammoth! Host Nick Zararis breaks down exactly how the Oilers are finding success through a heavily defensive, "game control" style of play. In this episode, we cover Connor McDavid reaching incredible career milestones with his 400th goal and 1,200th point. We also analyze the new-look top line featuring McDavid alongside Vasily Podkolzin and Matthew Savoie. Savoie continues to impress, netting a brilliant shorthanded goal in tonight's victory. Finally, we discuss why this "muck it up" strategy is difficult to sustain long-term, but absolutely necessary given the current state of the Oilers' roster and defense 06:12 "Oilers' Strategy and Player Impact" 07:52 Savoie's Potential as Emerging Star 12:44 Oilers Struggle With Speed Challenges 13:40 "Maximizing Quality Over Quantity" 17:14 "Oilers Focus on Defensive Discipline" 21:46 "Hard Livin' and Hockey" 26:25 Utah's Wildcard Playoff Surge 27:07 "McDavid's Winning Path Forward" McDavid Hits 1,200 Points in Oilers 5-2 Win Over Utah Everydayer ClubJoin the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Tap here to learn more: https://lockedonoilers.supercast.com   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! QuoMake this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away.Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go tohttp://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.