NHL Game 4 Highlights | Avalanche vs. Oilers - June 6, 2022

Artturi Lehkonen scored on a rebound just 1:19 into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2001.

[@mattington3001]

Update: Evander Kane's one game suspension has been upgraded to "suspended for the rest of the playoffs"

[@TMBpk]

Oh you naughty little muppet. :D

[@Wesdahlman]

He got suspended to Cancun

[@Enruler]

@@Wesdahlman nice golf courses there I hear

[@independentmind6345]

🤣👏👏👏👏👏

[@MetalDetroit]

Original !

[@goalhorn2012]

Lehkonen sends a team to the finals for the 2nd season in a row. That’s INCREDIBLE!

[@CaptainBooch]

If the Avs don't resign him next year, I'll be upset. He's got that second gear

[@masqerader]

Last year wasn't a real finals lol

[@kingmrmoose580]

@@masqerader why not?

[@rorywhalen-edwards1591]

In overtime as well

[@peterpike]

@@CaptainBooch -- When they picked up Lehkonen, Sakic said he wouldn't have given up the prospects he did for a rental. So I think they've probably already worked out some kind of deal. That said, you never know until the ink is on the contract.

[@hotgrease]

The Avs swept this series with their backup goaltender playing almost the whole thing. Pretty impressive team defense and timely goaltending.

[@jamescash887]

You know I actually like Francouz. I didn’t realize that he is decent.

[@petrskalak5070]

Except Francouz is by far the better goalie.

[@paletzu7701]

@@petrskalak5070 xdddddddddddddd

[@AnchisesGamer]

Frankie is by far and away the superior goalie, and it was proven when the goalie team was Grubauer and Frankie. Both amazing goalies

[@Tbone3471]

Meanwhile Edmonton barely plays defense and has a subpar netminder . Amazing they even got this far.

[@johntrash4962]

This game just confirms that oilers is a team where defense is an option:)

[@freeeggs3811]

Yeah lol. They sent all 3 forwards after the puck at all times.

[@jg6889]

Hello?!!’- smith

[@adrianjporter5295]

Let's just admit there will be never a again a time where a Canadian hockey team will ever win a cup again. Hate to say it as I am Canadian. But it is the unfortunate truth. Having the raptors win the NBA championship is the only thing I will remember as real win for Canadians. I dearly hope I am wrong. 🤦‍♂️😞☹

[@DougJacobson2]

goaltending was an issue too - for both teams in this one..

[@onlyhappyband]

@@adrianjporter5295 don’t let the emotions get the better of you. It will happen. There are not only over 30 teams in the NHL, but there are a lot of teams of great players that can literally make it all the way. Just depends on matchups and how they play on that day

[@BlzrTV]

just amazing hockey from the avalanche this season

[@brandontalbort]

They're doing what many thought they would have done last year!

[@redrazr6269]

@@hep8853 well yeah that’s the point of getting a number 1 seed… are you new to hockey?

[@LaytonFreeze]

@@Beastfromtheeast8 Don't buy it. They'll be holding the Cup while you're sitting in denial.

[@DavidWoelkechannel]

I just want to thank Evander for his contribution in game #4

[@paytongoalie]

2nd star after Lehky

[@garlitchgaming143]

That’s probably the best thing he did tonight is not play or the Avs would of had 10 mins worth of power plays bc of him lol. He is still a cancer and the oilers would be stupid to bring him back idc how many goals he scored

[@therealxenith3237]

Defense (noun): A once-in-a-lifetime experience for the fans of the Edmonton Oilers as a result of being too reliant on scoring from the forwards.

[@dr.benway1892]

There was an interview where Puljujärvi said they try to keep the puck in the offensive zone so they don't have to defense. That pretty much sums up the Oilers' strategy.

[@jacksonbarry5407]

Everything The avalanche did to acquire lehkonen was definitely worth him hitting the overtime shot for the cup final again. Let's hop he gets the cup this time.

[@Mkby88]

Don’t forget Manson and Cogliano. They have be also been huge . Just waiting on Sturm . Joe Sakic should be the GM of the year

[@glenstephen7234]

Can we have him back please will give you baron and your 2nd round pick with a bouquet of flowers and a bag of pucks ; and a were sorry note to arturies

[@jacksonbarry5407]

@@glenstephen7234 I'm a habs fan and I have to say I think baron was a winning trade he's a top prospect.

[@steved8714]

@@jacksonbarry5407 Sure Baron is a great prospect and may really succeed in the NHL, but Lehkonen has 11 points in 14 games so far... If they win the cup, it's a steal already.

[@Mkby88]

@@glenstephen7234 Sorry Brother no take backs

[@skylaryoung3819]

Hats off to Draisaitl for giving every ounce of energy and courage he had to finish out that game. Major respect. That’s a true teammate. Let’s go Avs!!

[@LaytonFreeze]

Guy is a warrior. I wanted my boys to end it there, just so dude could finally know it's finished. Go Avs Go!

[@nicholaslouie7590]

I don't want to hear any Oilers fans complain after this one. You had two, two goal leads and simply just choked. Avs were the better team overall, Makar was a superstar tonight, and Lehkonen with the clutch OT goal to send his team to the finals.

[@monkeydluffy2941]

From a Oilers fan I agree 100%. Still proud of them making it this far honestly. Good luck to the Avs next round I hope they win they deserve it so far no doubt

[@timdowney6721]

@@monkeydluffy2941 The Oilers played hard every game. Chapeau especially to Draisaitl. I imagine his injury report will be grimace-inducing. His play tonight was inspiring to this Avs fan.

[@jogopatrolpoggers5143]

As an oilers fan I will complain because woodcroft should have challenged that one goal. We were going to lose no mater what but that should have been no goal

[@shredder5214]

They couldn’t even win a game 🤣🤣

[@peterpike]

@@jogopatrolpoggers5143 -- Which "one goal"? If you're talking about the last one, the league reviewed it and rule it wasn't a high stick. It's an automatic review in OT for playoff games, so no need for a challenge.

[@jimbob6270]

So happy for MacKinnon. You've worked hard and waited long for this moment. Go out there, give it your all and win that cup!!

[@mb2neat621]

he’s not you’ve

[@FirstNameLastnName]

@@hockeygod8751 1/5 on PP. Complain about that before anything else

[@TheAlphapuck5280]

@@mb2neat621 His grammar is correct because he switched to a pointed and instructional statement clearly aimed at Mackinnon.... so go back downstairs to Mom's basement and go to bed

[@jimbob6270]

@@hockeygod8751 Al, quit being cringe! You lost, accept this *L,* show some humility

[@mb2neat621]

@@hockeygod8751 again no we

[@JohnSmith-qq7yw]

The best part of watching these highlights is seeing how excited Edmonton players and their fans were after each goal, all the while, I knew they were all going to get their hearts ripped out in the end. Loved it! The look on their faces after CO won in OT was priceless!

[@ExMxer3]

Indeed. the empty seats in this and the last game tells you who was smart enough not to get caught on camera with the $200 McJesus jersey, and $16 beer in hand supporting this pathetic old boys club team.

[@thebear9474]

You must be a sad man inside. Lol

[@Allycat38]

Buddy its a game, chill tf out. You're not even playing.

[@pumalogo204]

i bet they analyzed the overtime goal lol

[@Munards]

Avs are a true top team. The offence and defence are so in sync with eachother

[@williammartin4368]

As a stars fan we went a couple decades later and came short , so I'm rooting for Colorado great hockey fellas

[@Conquerer.D.K]

Lets goooo Lehky!! When he got traded to the Avs i automatically started to root for them to win the cup! Lehky is a gem and we're gonna miss him 😔. Still happy that he's with my favorite team from the west. Go Avs go!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@polishpat95]

Rantanen. Lehkonen. Blaanenenenen. Same crap different toilet.

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

​@@polishpat95Cry harder.

[@kenryu364]

"Smitty got us here and now we need to give him a 5 year extension. Let's put Skinner on waivers" - Ken Holland

[@A7X31610]

As a Wings fan, seeing this comment actually triggered me. Good riddance!

[@mickeyknox4887]

Pictured at 7:30 - Ken Holland's masterful acquisition of Duncan Keith. All of us Detroit fans are sorry for you (as sorry as a fanbase can be when we're currently in the gutter.) Ditch Ken Holland for your own good.

[@nomimalone7520]

The amazing thing is that he's still not as bad as Kevin Lowe.

[@briancarriere9821]

Agreed. GM Holland destroyed the Red Wings but Yzerman will get them back on track. Doesn't anyone in Edmonton (talking about the Oilers organization) read the news. Holland was promoted to get rid of his role as a GM in Detroit

[@waldolydecker8118]

Edmonton needs a team defense emphasis like Barry Trotz brought to the Islanders when he tookover. The Isles were last in the league in defense when he took over and have been a top defensive team for his entire tenure. Oilers team defense - not necessarily the personnel - but the team defensive schematic is not Cup ready. The issue needs top priority and 100% full commitment. They cannot hold leads against top teams. Personnel don't seem to know how to play to keep leads.

[@carterwebster5866]

Up until the avs won every game they scored first

[@carterwebster5866]

Up until the avs*

[@carterwebster5866]

I still agree 100% their team defence is lacking big time

[@Dappswap.73]

Yes, another coach.

[@brandonvanleeuwen1832]

The Oilers just made it into the final four and islanders placed where? Islanders have won how many more cups in his entire tenure? You'd think a top defensive team would finish a little closer to the top. No?

[@GGMattt]

What a sweep! Congrats to the Avs! Having a really great season and looking really good with Francouz! I want to see an Avs & Rangers Final!

[@teddytwophones183]

I’m a flames fan (hear me out), It didn’t matter who won the battle of Alberta, both teams were getting swept and the better team won both rounds. 1 - The Colorado avalanche are scary good and better every year. 2 - I have to say, mike smith has the worst positioning of any goalie in the league, I can say that being a flames fan. Just look at the score of every game since the playoffs began, he let in 4 goals a game on average, which truly shows how much heart the first two lines of Edmonton showed. 3 - The defensive core of Edmonton made bush league mistakes at least for 3 massive scoring chances a game. Even though Kassian scored a crucial goal tonight, imagine what you could have with a young, strong defender in his place. His style of play is being outlasted overall. The worst part is you could put him on waivers and no one will pick him up. It’s a hard truth but I think it’s time to get really serious with the structure of this team because they are really explosive. Don’t hang your heads Edmonton, you guys are for real - for sure!

[@therocket2591]

Fax

[@liamwarrenn]

valid take very respectful and even if the flames got past the result would’ve been the same, the only way i could say colorado wouldn’t win in 4 is if calgary was playing at their absolute best all around

[@therocket2591]

@@liamwarrenn flames fan: i agree i still feel like who ever still won the semi conference finals will still get crushed by the avs, the avs deserve that spot in the finals. GG

[@jamescash887]

A blind man can see everything you just said. Smith is 40 and probably should retire. Oilers defense is trash.

[@alexfedorov1071]

fully agreed ))

[@isaacklostermann3936]

Smith didn't lose this series. The AVS won the series. Beat the Oilers in every aspect of the game, every game. Go find the best goalie in the league next year and prove me right. Just glad they finished in 4 so they couldn't injure any more players.

[@jonadam9740]

Soilers are trash.. Every time they start to lose, the cheap shots and diving ensue!

[@ciprycipry4261]

Smith was trash. Like he always is.

[@ExMxer3]

Indeed. Pretty tough to win a game when shots on your own net are nearly double.

[@jonadam9740]

Don't cha LOVE when an ARROGANT team and it's fan base go down in flames? It's just glorious.

[@birendraa]

I see what you did there.

[@ThatReadingGuy28]

I loved seeing those oiler fans have their smug "we have McDavid" smiles wiped clean off their faces for two straight home games. I completely agree, it is glorious.

[@tedcity5861]

Leafs ? ya.

[@jimgray3346]

Nate and Makar are amazing, and yet McDavid always looks like he's floating through everyone. Hopefully he never gets injured

[@patton303]

Nobody has an answer for the Colorado Avalanche. The Av’s just grind you down but they’re not waiting for mistakes. They create mistakes and make you pay for it. And if the Eastern Conference team thinks they’re just gonna be able to turtle in the defensive zone for a 2-1 game, it’s not gonna work well for them.

[@jokesterpsn2932]

Keep thinking like that while the refs continue to suck you off into the finals, Colorado bandwagon

[@Devidra48]

@WorkInProgress Francouz has been great for the Avs since coming in, but Shesterkin or Vasilevskiy will be challenging no matter which one we face

[@chef2042]

They need to do what they do well. Play offensive hockey and average 25 shots per period. You’ll wear them down.

[@emperorpalpatine6448]

The avs gave up a combined 11 goals in just 2/4 games against the oilers. I wouldn’t say also only allowing a combined 2 in the other two games makes up for it. Also the panthers were a more productive offense than Colorado this season and got swept by Tampa. Whoever comes out of the East will be pretty encouraged facing an opponent with Swiss cheese defense. That being said, I actually want Colorado to win, but I have difficulty believing in their defense. The west might not have had an answer, but the East very well could.

[@incarnation777]

@@emperorpalpatine6448 you think TB or NYR can skate with the Avs?

[@mb2neat621]

mike smith after every goal screaming at the ref, can’t believe you can act like a child in the nhl

[@chef2042]

He even threw a tantrum and broke his stick after one of them

[@1337slic3]

Shoved Lehkonen's face into the ice earlier in the game

[@mulph7738]

A disgrase

[@wilsonkelman986]

He's also like 500 years old

[@mb2neat621]

@@mulph7738 it’s funny because it’s unacceptable at every level. some reason it’s okay at the highest level

[@redsader86]

Wow crazy. I went to bed when it was 4-2. Crazy comeback. Good luck whomever has to play the Avs. Rangers or Bolts.....will be a fantastic series.

[@lastnamefirst650]

I see a lot of hate for Smith. Yeah he made mistakes but their defence was just horrible. Look at the OT goal. Where the f*** are they? He had about 6 feet of open ice to bat that rebound in

[@Mandalor10]

Especially since the faceoff was in their zone. All 5 Oliers were in the zone. There's no excuse for that sloppy defense.

[@Stalkingwolf]

yes defence lost all games. watched them all and the d play isnt good enough from the oilers ( this includes offence players in there own zone )

[@TheEricdd]

smith was on point this game zero defense

[@trevmac8362]

He stinks

[@Therealkalejuice]

1st goal (really good shot full screen) NOT SMITH FAULT 2nd goal (deflected by ceci into his own net) original trajectory mike smith save NOT SMITH FAULT 3rd goal (mike smith clears puck, hit ref the jumps up onto boards where smith is trying to clear puck [???], hits ref, unlucky bounce of him straight to Avs D, scramble in front of net) NOT SMITH FAULT 4th goal (I mean come on, great shot, high speed, it’s mackinnon with a quick release blaster like what do you expect) KINDA NOT SMITH FAULT 5th goal (idk even know, confused on why it wasn’t 4 on 4 instead of avs power play since avs guys were taking out #10 too, good shot too) NOT REALLY SMITHS FAULT 6th goal (Personally thought high stick, Avs fan but like mike smith since I myself am a goaltender and he’s amazing to watch, he made the first save regardless, oilers defense in another country on this play) NOT SMITHS FAULT The second goal adds on to the 4/7 goals in games 2 and 3 (empty net doesn’t count) which were deflection goals.

[@masqerader]

As canadian, glad to see Colorado won. Go Mackinnon

[@Sayakawill]

As Canadian and you cheer for American team, Canadian team do not deserve another Stanley cup

[@FrankBullitt390]

@@Sayakawill Colorado was formerly the Quebec Nordiques - they sucked in Canada and were traded off just after rebuilding from years in last place grabbing all the best draft picks, well, the ones willing to even play there. Lindros didnt lol

[@EscapementWatch]

@@Sayakawill Colorado is Quebec Canada team to everyone in Canada still. Not an America team. Just using their city and money to continue.

[@Sayakawill]

@@EscapementWatch I know the history, but since the team is already moved to Colorado, it does not represent Quebec anymore

[@Sayakawill]

@@FrankBullitt390 just one player refused to play for them. Things like this happened, it happened to Toronto Rsptors as well. Some American players are simply assholes and refuse to play for teams that willing to pay them

[@markkuojala5264]

Lehkonen, beautifully Finnished the series!

[@332wildcat]

LOL Gretzky at the 2nd intermission was saying "Colorado should just put in Darcy Kuemper and get him warmed up for game 5." Immediately I laughed...what on earth made anyone think that a 2 goal lead in THIS SERIES was a guaranteed win. LET'S GO AVS!!!

[@rubikscub3]

It’s okay, Edmonton needs 2 to 3 more first overall picks to really contend for the Cup.

[@masennus2495]

a goaltender wouldn't be bad either

[@timyumichuck9262]

Maybe after they trade McDavid to the Avs for 4 1st round picks they'd be set

[@Sayakawill]

They are final four this year yet we still hear people making fun on them getting first overall picks, this joke shouldn’t be exist anymore

[@mazdef]

This joke will always exist

[@Sayakawill]

@@mazdef for the Oilers hater for sure, it’s getting so lame

[@damnwall]

That's two conference winning goals in a row for Lehkonen.

[@st0rmchild]

And now he has the Cup-winning goal too. Clutch!

[@combustablelemon3482]

As an Avs fan I can say that the oilers fought with everything they had and gave us a good game and I respect the hell out of them. LETS GET THE CUP

[@OvieSnips8]

It's always funny watching Mike Smith wave his arms and blame everyone but himself. Like the Avs third goal. What are you doing way out of your net!? And you turn it over and it leads to a goal. Tend to the goal there and they don't score

[@utopia5042]

Did it not bounce off of the ref?

[@TougeSolo]

One off the ref and one off a high stick. I think that’s fair to be angry about. Smith really isn’t a Stanley cup goalie anymore, but he sure does give it his best shot.

[@lwh7301]

Because he was doing what everyone else keep telling him that he's great at playing the puck. Little does he know how bad he is.

[@watrehab]

oh looking forward to Dangle having words on this one

[@Sayakawill]

Typical Mike Smith, when I see him out of the net playing the puck I already know he will let in a goal

[@incarnation777]

Well done Avs! what a comeback win! Keep working!

[@kaimalino528]

Wouldn't it be a kick in the head if Kadri wins the cup. He'll join the ranks of Kessel, Carl Gunnarsson and Tyler Bozak. He can lord it over the Leafs, who will never win another Cup in this lifetime.

[@incarnation777]

Kadri really is a great 2C, he cleaned his game up this year and is major contributing factor in the Avalanche's success so far this season. I'd like to see him win it just because i'm grateful to him as a fan for all the hard work and great play he's put into this season.

[@gabrielboivin5987]

So happy for lekhy great work ethic and it pays off !!

[@TheJerseyConnectionSeries]

Two sweeps this post season for Colorado. An incredible feat no doubt, regardless of the opponent. Good luck in the finals and I’m confident my Rangers will meet you there. 👏

[@glenstephen7234]

sorry NYR TAMPA too good you just haven't seen them yet because as usual they sleep a bit wake up play and win its like guaranteed cup hate them like detroit of 90s when they want to win they do it brute force shut down D with amazing offensive tactics and colorado will win a few look good till they play again but alas ... avalanche will need to get huge guys next year to have a chance against the giants

[@steved8714]

@@glenstephen7234 Tampa is missing Point, and it shows. Losing that 3rd line last year really hurt their depth. They're still great but honestly they didn't deserve to win round 1, Vasi just turned it on for 3 out of 7 games, which was enough to push them over.

[@faceripper77]

@@steved8714 whatever you say stevey

[@jamaldee2355]

And the Avs are going to the Stanley cup finals!!!! Congratulations guys 👏🏽👏🏽🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@pahan77ffff99]

Поздравляю Эвеланш с победой,и выходом в финал, красавцы , волевая победа!!!🏒💥🔥✌️

[@jc3drums916]

I don't like the Avs, but I appreciate them giving Kane the middle finger by beating his team in their arena. They're the only team left that I'm okay with winning the Stanley Cup.

[@noternunstoned]

This series was McDavid VS Goliath, Colorado's secret weapon was Darnell Nurse and Mike Smith.

[@vlads.3192]

it was 1st line against all... the rest of the team just goes to the ice to fill time...

[@ExMxer3]

Oh? Did McJesus play the last 4 games, because I didn't see him out there? lol.

[@joydjinn8692]

I see what you did there. Very true at that

[@pumalogo204]

@@ExMxer3 100%

[@SheepOnDrugz]

The best thing about this game was the Oilers teasing their fans by opening up a two goal lead, twice, and then those fans having to watch as the Avs disembowelled the home team. The moans and groans from Rogers were a delight.

[@breakandrun70]

I would say the Avs are on their way to a Stanley Cup (Go Avs) They are playing incredible hockey, they do not lose their cool. Great game guys, you make me proud.

[@thegoonge]

Hey, Sportsnet. Thanks for posting these. May I suggest regularly including the replay of a penalty call which results in a goal on the ensuing PP / PK. It may add to the story of the game within a game. Thanks. 🤘🏻

[@ethanburton7176]

Didn't expect oilers to make it this far the Avs are the better team I'm glad they are moving onto the cup especially makar since he got drafted from my hometowns team

[@kaimalino528]

Give credit to the Oilers; they made it this far. Beating Calgary was phenomenal. They got through the Cup semis - much respect and I'm not even a fan. Better than those Pretentious Leafs

[@leilani8446]

He’ll forever be one of the best bandits

[@ethanburton7176]

@@kaimalino528 for sure definitely can't complain

[@ethanburton7176]

@@leilani8446 yes he set the bar high for those guys they were still able to win the championship this year though!

[@youlikedyourowncomment5151]

Makar is such a beast

[@flatmoontheory]

He was a Flames fan growing up, he got his vengeance.

[@scottmcadams8819]

All that dirty play from the oilers and they get swept nice job Kane

[@karlynmackay5443]

Avs we’re dirty too. What about mackinion going after hymans knees

[@Trainboyninja]

@@karlynmackay5443 and the slew foots on leon

[@jokesterpsn2932]

How ironic to say when Mackinnon goes for Hyman’s knee mid game, and players constantly going for Draisaitl’s legs. Colorado bandwagon

[@alanlescorbeau9224]

As a avs fan congrats to the oilers this game could have gone either way now off to the Stanley cup finals go avs go !!!!!

[@TheCokee47]

What a beautiful sight, seeing McDavid and the Oilers swept in 4. Congrats Colorado.

[@pumalogo204]

yes indeed...priceless

[@squatch545]

The Oilers, famous in these playoffs for their come-from-behind, high scoring wins, go down to defeat in the same fashion.

[@tt128556]

MacKinnon is the true MVP, taking half what McD does to help the team get depth players.

[@DXAdamJensen]

@@melanisticmandalorian8909 That is still a discount for him. We all know he deserves a lot more

[@gregharrison5479]

Tom Brady did that throughout his career and he'll never be short of a buck! Hats off to Nathan.

[@odoaceroftheneoromanempire7178]

Lmao. More like Makar. Mackinnon isn't in the conversation. It's McDavid vs Makar for best player in the world right now. Mackinnon is the best at slew footing and kneeing and diving 3 times a period and getting away with it.

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

​@@odoaceroftheneoromanempire7178Cry harder.

[@odoaceroftheneoromanempire7178]

@@lelouchvibritannia4028 Makar won the Conn Smythe, so I am correct. Did you enjoy your loss to Seattle? Landeskog injured. Avs are a shell of a team now. You will never make it to the final with Mack and Makar again mark my words and cope with them. You might not win a series with them again either lol.

[@rastaisfuture8630]

Good work on Oilers getting to the West Finals. What a season! Keep it up, into the next ! Honor where honor is due. Thanks for being 1 half of an excellent competitive series. Though 4-0 sweept, every game was close and awesome to watch. Draisaitle is a warrior playing injured in that condition as good as he did. I hope he heals 100% and it is not one of those career shortening injury scenerios of long term sacrifice for a possible aim and goal in near future, an aim and goal both these teams had their vision locked on to: The Stanely Cup. #GoAvsGo

[@DC-yl4vc]

Lol it wasn't close

[@goodmanwiseman303]

@@DC-yl4vc 3 out of 4 games were close. Wtf you talking about?

[@pumalogo204]

@@goodmanwiseman303 does close win you games?? wtf are you talking about??? C'mon man...what does Taylor Hall & McDavid have in common??? both first rounders and no Stanley to show for ,,GO Avs Go !!!

[@rastaisfuture8630]

It was close. 4-0 goals, Avs over Oilers in games 2 is still close with these 2 teams. Thats my opinion. Enjoy yours.

[@DC-yl4vc]

@@rastaisfuture8630 4-0 is as far from close as possible

[@AliBhutto]

After Kane's hit on Kadri I'm glad the Oiler got out.

[@timyumichuck9262]

Yup. The Oilers played like trash and got frustrated and instead of playing hockey just hurt people

[@odoaceroftheneoromanempire7178]

@@timyumichuck9262 Lmao. Mackinnon flopping 3 times in a row in the first period of game 2. Slew foots Draisaitl in game 3. Knees Hyman in game 4. And how about Landeskog? Every time an Oiler bumps him he dives on the ice with his hands on his face and then is up 30 seconds later giving up on the theatrics. He threw Kassian head first into the boards after sticking his stick in front of him in game 4 and then cries on the ice for 30 seconds after landing on his wrist because of his own classless stupidity. You Avs fans are delusional garbage. Hope you lose, and if you win you are still garbage. Karma will get bitchkinnon and Landeskog you watch

[@ericschleppenbach3519]

Draisaitl at 20% > 80% of healthy NHLers. 4 points on one leg? What an absolute legend.

[@mulph7738]

Perer Forsberg did 15points with a crushed spleen and on one healthy foot in an hockey era that had the toughest physical play yet in NHL, so Draisitl no legend just yet

[@Ryan-yi5ro]

@@mulph7738 Yzerman has that crown.

[@jonadam9740]

Problem with someone that big, it's hard to sell all of his dives. The refs seemed to play along, along with Kassian s dives.

[@jc3drums916]

@@Ryan-yi5ro I think Mario might have something to say about that.

[@timyumichuck9262]

Draisaitl sucked balls the last 2 games

[@teddyrobinson813]

Congrats to the Colorado Avalanche for advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals---sure hope they will playing the Rangers. I live in Colorado , so this makes me happy.

[@kenshin73himura70]

What an amazing game. To the Edmonton defence "Do or do not, there is no try"

[@andrehall23]

As a Winnipeg Jets fan, this is just so awesome to see. ALWAYS glad to see the Oilers lose ...its therapy from the 80's and 1990

[@Tarpull]

Great comment hahahhaah

[@hushcash8920]

It’s a thing of beauty when you see the oilers fans tears

[@jeremylaurence5636]

Edmonton has a great team but Colorado plays perfectly. They are just so strong on the puck. Colorado will win the cup.

[@JH-hh5jm]

Almost every single edm game highlights has a clip that starts with "and Smith turns the puck over!" Lol. No wonder he feels the need to chop opposing players knees with his stick. Good job Avs

[@xarkkal7662]

Turns the puck over and then gets mad at the ref for being in the way. Very Mike Smith move. He's the one playing the puck way out of his crease, yet finds a way to blame someone else for his mistakes.

[@CosbyTheCaterpillar]

“BeTtMaN hAtEs CaNaDa” -Oilers fans RN (probably)

[@eirikrdberg1161]

Impressive sweep!

[@chef2042]

“PuT iN KuEmPeR aNd PrEpArE 4 GaMe 5” -A very sad Wayne Gretzky

[@kevinjones8407]

Lol did he really say that? Dude is just begging for the Avs to lose. He can't handle them winning

[@chef2042]

@@kevinjones8407 yup. Watch the intermission talk session. I do not remember when it happened, but he said this on live TV.

[@kevinjones8407]

@@chef2042 Do you know where I can watch that after the fact?

[@haynryan87]

That was the TNT broadcast. It made me laugh. Actually the entire pregame, intermission and post game talks from Gretz made me laugh. He tried so hard to hype up the oilers all series. Only giving the avs and makar their dues once the series was complete.

[@coryfunk959]

As a flames fan. I love that the oilers are done.

[@Civility1]

as an oilers fan, I don't care

[@coryfunk959]

@@Civility1 as a flames fan haha. Thats karma for you. The coleman goal should not have been waived off😂😂😂😂

[@coryfunk959]

@@ronnietrek6376 some of the losses would have not bugged me. But losing a game where the puck was clearly going in. Accidently hit the skate because another player( cody ceci) pushed him bugs me. Yes 2004 martin gelinas goal being waived off bugs me to.I accept every loss we had before that we were not playing our best hockey. Im not saying we would have won the series and came back it just hurts a little that is how we got taken out.

[@avsthvtic]

Nothing has made me happier

[@adamquraishi1127]

Congratulations Avalanche! You're first trip to the Stanley Cup Final in over 20 years!! Best of luck to make the long wait count! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@user-fd9fp9jy3m]

4:0 Колорадо давно уже заслужил играть в финале КС

[@wrath231]

Mike Smith is a legend!

[@garybettman7026]

Wow the Avs were toying with the Oilers . They weren’t playing 100 percent yet they destroyed this scrappy Canadian club. Good luck Colorado. I want an Avs vs Rangers final . McKinnon vs Shartsterkin. - Gary.

[@owenfreelend1518]

Oilers were definitely the worse team. But 3 of the game the avs only won by 1 not as big of a blowout as some people might think

[@redbear9943]

MacKinnon

[@muCephei_]

Out of 36 Avs players, 18 are Canadian, and 10 are European and the top 9 points are from non-us players, so yeah scrappy CANADIAN club. 🤣🤣🤣

[@cantrait7311]

Edmonton looked like a second world team . Which is exactly what Canada is oh sorry Canada a third world team lol

[@johnchen5430]

games are scripted

[@lunarbunny3021]

One thing has because very clear Mike Smith likes to go for nice little strolls, he finds the crease very boring

[@TOCC50]

So many high scoring games this playoffs

[@MaskAnimations]

Wow. What a game.

[@user-bh5yr9cy7g]

Поздравляю ! Чехов говорил - у обладателя кубка все должно быть прекрасно: менеджер, тренер, игроки, вратарь. У Ойлерс только сладкая парочка. Успехов им в следующем сезоне.

[@AndreyUfa7]

Колорадо заслужили в этом году Кубок Стенли - игра команды смотрится очень прилично.

[@jamesvickery2486]

Good news Oiler fans.Seasons tickets for the 2022-23 Go on sale tomorrow. Get yours and receive a free set of Mike Smith signed Golf Balls

[@RoadsidePicnic]

Wow what an absolute comeback. Well played

[@-Twenty-Nine-]

Smith made a great save on that OT tip but the irony is if he hadn't made the save the goal wouldn't have counted. Great season by the Oilers.

[@KevsShwaShwa]

I know hockey fans don’t celebrate it but a trophy is a trophy and there’s only 3 obtainable every year. Colorado’s first trophy since the early 2000’s. You won the conference and it should be recognized. After following so much Premier League, you realize how valuable each trophy is and that feeling of winning one.

[@Fraustyy]

Honestly this was the series Edmonton needed to really grow. They’ve come so far over the years I hope they realize all the work they put in isn’t for nothing, this was an awesome series despite it being 4-0

[@muCephei_]

I've heard so many Avs fans mocking that Canadian team didn't win. But did you know that out 36 Avs players, 18 are Canadian and 10 European, 9 top players with most points non-american. So yeah, GOOOOOOOo American team!

[@mindcandy1869]

What a burn 🤣🤣🤣

[@tazer9735]

Funny. With all that Canadian talent you would think your home teams could keep some of it

[@snowfloofcathug]

Did the Avs have more Canadians on the team than Edmonton? lol

[@screenheads3812]

I get it…. But no. I’m from LA, the ducks at one point had Etem from LA. No way in hell would I live vicariously through him thinking LA would win if the ducks won. Yes there’s more Canadian players on about every team. I think that’s just a go to to ignore the pain that if you’re Canadian most likely your team hasn’t won the cup in 3 decades. That’s horrible, but I don’t blame Canadians for trying to deflect their pain

[@jokesterpsn2932]

American fans are a joke

[@zepzosorox6823]

Man 'O man... Frankie just didn't look like he was on his game. I hope Kuemper is 100% ready for the finals.

[@adamgulamhusein8768]

Definetely proud to be an Oilers fan. We lost to a great team but we played hard and improved in all aspects. Everyone stepped up. Mcleod, Hyman, Archibald, Yamamoto, everyone. It wasn't just McDavid, Draisaital, Kane. Well done boys. Excited for next year.

[@LordNioh]

Hmm.

[@charliesmith4229]

I'm a STL Blues fan for life--- that Mackinnon is tremendous -- Wow! You guys deserve to be in the finals.

[@kpov2533]

Also don't be too upset about the Blues because they were the Avs tougher opponent and the only one to post any wins against the Avs so far

[@srednuasrmit]

Didn’t expect a sweep, thought Oilers had a chance to win the series after beating Calgary. Playoffs are unpredictable and I almost always cheer for the underdog anyway. Good for the Avs. Go Hockey Go!

[@justinlast2lastharder749]

Was anyone expecting a Sweep here? This Avalanche Team is making up for an entire Decade of Pain.

[@Mike604]

I was. Oilers backend swiss cheese

[@zach367]

I was surprised the Oilers made it that far. I guess having the best player in the world can do that for you. The Avalanche look unstoppable.

[@Kin08006]

As a Habs fan I wanted them to go to the playoffs so that our 2nd round draft pick would be in 2023 rather than this year. Pretty sad it didn't work.

[@HipRapBlack7]

Avs know all about having the best player and that resulting into nothing for years and years

[@mrwolfgaming_tv5990]

played easy teams

[@YNSHenryy]

@@mrwolfgaming_tv5990 L

[@zach367]

@@mrwolfgaming_tv5990 idk if I'd ever call a team in the playoffs "easy." Closest team to that was maybe the Preds. Blues are no slouches.

[@kylemoore7746]

No excuse giving up 4 goals in the last period of a must win game at this level... Unless of course you've just given up on yourself.

[@jokesterpsn2932]

Doesn’t help when Avs go for dirty hits and get away with it all the time

[@peterpike]

@@jokesterpsn2932 -- Oh please. The Oilers weren't getting called for ANYTHING that whole game.

[@kevinjones8407]

@@jokesterpsn2932 Aw, gonna cry? Here, have some more salt.

[@jokesterpsn2932]

@@peterpike oH pLeAsE, game 1 Makar was BEYOND offside, oilers should’ve won 6-5. Avs we’re constantly slashing Draisaitl’s legs that we’re already injured. No call on the hit that injured Yamamoto previously. Constantly getting cross checked behind the back throughout the series. The refs sucked you guys off the entire time

[@jokesterpsn2932]

@@kevinjones8407 I’ll take that salt and shove it up yours bud, know your place Colorado bandwagon. These entire playoffs was handed to them by refs

[@co_snowy]

Avs are 12-2 & 7-0 on the road that’s mad impressive. Goes to show just how good the Blues actually are. GG Oiler boyz.

[@kevinjones8407]

bLues aren't that good

[@kpov2533]

@@kevinjones8407 they were the only one to post wins against the Avs so far.

[@chrisruth7057]

@@kevinjones8407 St.Louis & Edmonton would have bin a great series it probably would have gone 7 games

[@kevinjones8407]

@@kpov2533 Doesn't mean they're good

[@kevinjones8407]

@@chrisruth7057 Yeah probably would've been good, but neither were anywhere near ready for the Avs lol

[@alexfedorov1071]

Mike Smith and couple defenders: Nurse and Cesi are liable for most of the goals in Oilers net during past 4 games)) Hyman should play with McDavid and Draisaitl. Good luck Oilers next season !😀

[@Discofeeva123]

Wow, lehkonen has scored an ot goal to send his team to the finals 2 years in a row.

[@Discofeeva123]

@@dnl4ever666 HAHAHA, took 2 rounds too many, but someone finally eliminated the oilers, and with a 🧹🧹🧹! I ain’t havin NOTHIN but a good time tonight! ⛳️⛳️⛳️🏌🏼‍♂️🏌🏼‍♂️🏌🏼‍♂️

[@FUmfKOODA]

delate no more Keane loser Baker 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣goto FUKIN U. with KOODA, choketthew & this fake Al Grundy. late no doubt delate. look 7, look 9, look none. on none 7-7, on none 7-9, on none 9-9, PK x + orange 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😪😪😪😪😪😥😥😥😥😥😥toronto make me laughs sux. calgray lames sux😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@FUmfKOODA]

@@dnl4ever666 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣goto FUKIN U. with KOODA, choketthew & this fake Al Grundy. late no doubt delate. look 7, look 9, look none. on none 7-7, on none 7-9, on none 9-9, PK x + orange 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😪😪😪😪😪😥😥😥😥😥😥toronto make me laughs sux.😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@FUmfKOODA]

@@Discofeeva123 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣goto FUKIN U. with KOODA, choketthew & this fake Al Grundy. late no doubt delate. look 7, look 9, look none. on none 7-7, on none 7-9, on none 9-9, PK x + orange 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😪😪😪😪😪😥😥😥😥😥😥toronto make me laughs sux.😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@Discofeeva123]

@@hockeygod8751 no it wasn’t, watch the third replay

[@cohoanglervancouverwa6755]

The last play was terribly unfortunate. If Smith DOES NOT make the initial save (i.e., the puck goes directly into the net), the goal is waived b/c it was tipped above the crossbar. But since he made the save off the tipped shot, play continues b/c contact was below the shoulders. Game over.

[@ExMxer3]

Agree.

[@GOLDENPLAYZ-YT25]

Damn, that’s 2 sweeps by the avs now 😳

[@littlemonster4297]

All Glory to GOD!!!!! I pray My Avs. win THE Cup!!!! Such and incredibly impressive and VERY disciplined Team of Warriors… rest up Avs.!!!! We’ve got the Stanley Cup to win!!!! GOD Bless you ALL!!!

[@Cz-De-Lifestyle]

the series lived up to the hype. Lots of goals and wished the series wud last longer but Oilers just played into Avs' wheelhouse with that type of game. An exact image of their team but much better, Oilers just aren't defensively matured yet of championship pedigree.

[@BillyJoeMcallister]

Embarassing being swept two years in a row. Watch them add more scoring to their lineup in the off season🤦‍♂️

[@Sayakawill]

So you are not going to count the first two round?

[@jamescash887]

Dude, Colorado are juggernauts. They weren’t expected to win. They made it all the way to the western finals which is impressive.

[@BillyJoeMcallister]

@@Sayakawill Where did I say that?

[@BillyJoeMcallister]

@@jamescash887 Pacific Division, c'mon or are you new to hockey?

[@jamescash887]

@@BillyJoeMcallister what are you talking about? That was a conference final not a divisional round. Colorado won the west.

[@memoton]

I'm so happy the oilers lost they play so dirty ! go kings and go avalanche!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@jokesterpsn2932]

How ironic to say when Mackinnon goes for Hyman’s knee, and many players going for draisaitl’s legs. Pathetic Kings fan

[@Sayakawill]

@@jokesterpsn2932 these so called fan are extremely bias, they love to put salt on people’s wound, because they are losers in real life

[@flibber8985]

Congrats to Avs, hope they win the cup. Gonna be though sledding as there are two deep teams with s tier elite goaltending battling it out in the east, hopefully that series goes to 7 and Avs get their troops rested and healed up.

[@JohnSmith-qq7yw]

Colorado isn't worried about who they play from the East. Avs are 7-0 on the road, 12-2 in the playoffs, and playing lights out right now. Just like all the other teams that faced the Avs in the playoffs this year, neither NY or TB has any idea what's coming for them in the finals. Their goalies are looking good against mediocre East teams. They will be humbled soon.

[@flibber8985]

@@JohnSmith-qq7yw Sure playing great, but they won't be facing Mike Smith or Husso in the finals. The finals should test them like they haven't been tested yet these playoffs. Should be a great finals for hockey fans.

[@JohnSmith-qq7yw]

@@flibber8985 Tampa and NY haven't been tested yet either with the speed/skill they are about to face with the Avs. Avs were undefeated against TB and NY in the regular season. Avs will be hoisting the cup this year...

[@proffeine2383]

When ppl thought Flames were on the Avs level

[@warriorcleon5852]

Ya I’m not sure what to think of the Fkames now 🤣🤣

[@jamescash887]

Calgary will be ok. They have the same problem Edmonton has. No defense and goaltending is shaky. I think if they at least address defense they can make another run.

[@canadianasterixgmail]

I am not a fan of either team, but it was impressive how the Avs swept the Oilers. There is a reason why they were on top of the Western conference. Go Avs Go - please bring the cup to the West.

[@nalgene247]

Good series Edmonton! At least two games could have gone either way, though I am glad they went to the Avs. Good luck next year. I hope Drai can get back to full strength, and I look forward to meeting you all again. On to the Finals! MacKinnon is a man on a mission. Let's go Avs!!

[@darkk-kj9je]

Thank you for being a classy avs fan literally every other one is a troll

[@toby2352]

For Edmonton to come this far they did their best.

[@TH-tl6sy]

Better Team definitely won. I know how the Flames felt now with the constant waves of the oilers speed and offense coming at them, the speed and mobility of the oilers defense getting the puck out and up and behind the Flames defense right away. The score and they come right back. Avs were simply faster, defense even more mobile. A little more depth. Congrats to the Avs. Take it all the way and get that Cup. You have the speed and skill to do it.

[@mrjupiter80]

See, you're the reason I wanted the Oilers to maybe get a game in Edmonton so the fans could celebrate one, but then I read further down and everybody else is swearing up and down that the refs determined the series, and blah blah blah. Thanks for being a good sport and acknowledging what actually happened. You deserve better.

[@TH-tl6sy]

@@mrjupiter80 Don't mind them, most of the Real hockey fans that can appreciate talent and know the game know the truth. There's always some that jump on the bandwagon come playoffs that scream "We're winning the cup!" And then blame refs or make excuses for why it didn't happen. Unfortunately they're usually the loudest ones. Don't let them influence your opinion of REAL oiler fans.

[@a17yearoldonyoutubeluigi]

Leafs were the best team in Canada that had a Av level opponent in the first round, I'll leave that here.