NHL Game 3 Highlights | Avalanche vs. Oilers - June 4, 2022

Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals and J.T. Compher netted the game-winner midway through the third period as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 to take a decisive 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference Final playoff series.

[@miztiku7203]

Francouz really is making a name for himself, very proud of the guy.

[@shinigamigaming2941]

My fave tendie in the league, literally because he is on my fave team, and is a right handed glove like me.

[@sopowerabboy]

Depends on if he turns into another Grubauer whose stats was most likely inflated by his stint in Colorado

[@yengthao651]

Yeap. F Kuemper!!!

[@kingoftrolls19]

@@sopowerabboy lol francouz looks more solid then kuemper has this whole series, but I understand kuemper still has lingering eye issue hence why he’s been hot garbage

[@mrquirky3626]

He's getting the job done but he looks damn awkward while doing it. He reminds me of rec hockey when a team's goalie gets hurt and one of the other skaters has to put on the gear and play goal for the first time. They're not trying to be pretty, instead a lot of spinning and flopping as they just try to get their body in front of the shot. He defiantly has potential though once he can overcome the nerves and not have to stop so many pucks right at the goal line and is able to control the rebounds better.

[@trevorfromcanada5790]

Bouchard hitting the post, and the puck going all the way back down the ice with that avs player scoring the tiebreaker with 4 minutes left is pretty much the epitome of being an oilers fan.

[@Napalmcpt]

:(

[@zerkmerk8257]

You were gifted mcdavid and possibly have the two best players in the world..were gifted a no goal call vs calgary in game 5 last series. Edmonton has had everything going right for them they just are the inferior team by far

[@Tierney143]

@@mrm834 4 number 1 picks in a 5 year span

[@10Timewaster]

@@Tierney143 man thats unreal eh

[@trentstringer5144]

@@zerkmerk8257 no lol. Not an oilers fan. They're 2 of the top 5 point producers. They have a long way to go to being well rounded.

[@Tierney143]

Soooooo surprising… they dont show the cross check into the lower back that sent a player onto the injured list … highlight reels should show the pivotal moments in series .. sugar coating the game takes away from the true emotion of the game

[@07foxmulder]

To be fair, these highlights rarely show things like that.

[@jeremyyano8926]

Or the 9 shots on the ensuing powerplay like wtf thats a huge part of the game.

[@Tierney143]

@@07foxmulder oh I know it’s a misrepresentation of the actual game ..

[@TheBearYid]

@@Tierney143 league probably doesn't want to be called racist

[@canadianasterixgmail]

There is a reason why Colorado was top seeded in the West. They will most likely win this spot against the Oilers and move forward to the finals. I am not an Oilers or Avalanche fan, but have to give Avs credit as they are a good team. Go Avs Go!

[@BeserkerEarl]

"Im not an avs fan, go avs go". - Typical brain dead avs fan

[@justinnzamora5366]

"Which NHL players do you refuse to root for?" Me: Brad Marchand and Evander Kane

[@jeffsaulteaux635]

Every player on the 2018 gold medal Canadian Jr team

[@FUmfKOODA]

choketthews the 60 regular season goals man

[@smallusaurusrexizzaldinask4427]

Don't care. Ur gonna have to in the stanley cup final

[@That90sShow]

CONNIE McFAlRY

[@smallusaurusrexizzaldinask4427]

@@That90sShow all you do is hate on oilers in youtube comments bro. Go touch some grass bud

[@AmIGoingToDie]

Mike Smith is playing the fastest team in the league by far. He is doing all he can do. As an Avs fan everyone who was watching knows Nichushkin should've had a hatty but Smith seized those opportunities with some mind blowing saves. That Compher goal really sealed the deal. It was a heartbreaker for Oilers fans when in all reality they had the momentum swinging there way and they should of just scored when Bouchard just hit the post. Kadri being out is a big loss for Colorado but guys like Compher are stepping up and it's showing.

[@fralf4381]

Mike smith is frequently out of position making saves look harder than they need to be. He has always been that way. He finds a way to get it done.

[@KingQueen-kt7cm]

Mike Smith is the oilers Achilles heel. They won't win this series with him or win any cups going forward. Get him out .

[@SlammedZero]

@@KingQueen-kt7cm I absolutely agree. He may have some nice saves, but he also gives up a lot of soft goals.

[@toddpick8007]

Smith has been garbage all playoffs 3.18 GAA is not enough to win even in house league.

[@robins5798]

@@toddpick8007 He has a solid .917 save percentage, facing 40 shots a night. I guess it's convenient to put the blame on him while ignoring the obvious elephant in the room, the fact that the Oilers are frontloaded with a subpar, soft and weak defensive system.

[@Childofbhaal]

McDavid is a generational talent but my god it’s almost all the announcers talk about. Even as him and team are getting wrecked it’s “my god McDavid, omfg he’s so great.”

[@mindcandy1869]

I hope they stop talking about him so much so he doesn't grow a big head.

[@51AB]

McCrybaby is a douche. A poor sport and selfish. No cup for you!!!!

[@melborrego6370]

@@mindcandy1869 Rt all the Avs have to do is cover McDavid 😆 🤣 😂 takes 25 guys ask MacKinnon

[@chipgriffiths3655]

Not since Bobby Orr have I seen a skater like McDavid. He's just so fast and fluid. I turn off the sound on national broadcasts just so I don't have to hear the McDavid accolades. Watching him play in silence leaves me speechless enough.

[@mikelow4374]

Draisaitl is a more complete player and although maybe less flashy but just as skilled

[@michaellucas669]

Makar really is a game changer .. he's just too smooth with everything he does

[@rlosangeleskings]

From all the fans in the Pacific Division outside Edmonton...we thank you Avs... Keep up the good work...

[@TOCC50]

Colorado has the cup

[@cats...6101]

Yes

[@surosogo]

👍

[@Kunapb_u3_l-Orpbl]

Да

[@FUmfKOODA]

@@dnl4ever666 delate no more KOODA, where is my best ever lovable adoring dnl4ever?😁😁😁😆😆😆😫😫😫😣😣😣😖😖😖i know u want to be dnl4ever & deep in your heart u keep whispering "dnl4ever #1, dnl4ever the best".🧡🧡🧡💘💘💘💗💗💗💕💕💕 i don't know y Al Grundau let u steal his identity but grow the "FUKIN U." up, KOODA, be a man, comments on your own identity. as usual, toronto make me laughs sux. calgray lames sux. i delate no more. 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😅😅😅😅😅😥😥😥😥😥😪😪😪😪😪

[@mrjupiter80]

I’m an Av’s fan and don’t have much hate for the Oilers for the exception of Kane. Smith has actually been decent. He’s made some huge saves but it does seem like he’s letting in some of the softer goals so I understand the frustration. And McDavid is awesome, there’s no two ways about it. The Av’s defense is just doing a great job of shutting him down. Hoping Kane gets suspended so we can try to close out the series without another unnecessary injury.

[@jimwest7107]

Avalanche a class above as expected.

[@oBagels]

Live an hour away from Detroit, and as a wings fan we’ve been through some stuff for awhile but I’ve been visiting Colorado lately, Saw game 2 against St. Louis at Ball Arena weeks ago, and how much I still love my wings, I’ve been nothing but supportive of this team. They are too damn good and would love to see them in the finals

[@xlr0gd205]

That's the point. Respecting the rival team. The thing that Sharks fans unfortunately don't know about

[@smasheddragon]

Unlike the previous comment, no... just no, grew up in the D and now live in Denver... thats just not ok man 🤣

[@oBagels]

@@smasheddragon what’s not okay?

[@kirillthethrilll]

@@smasheddragon you realize how stupid you sound right now right 💀

[@archimedes2261]

@@xlr0gd205 Like Kane and I hope is all over the Avs Monday 😄

[@phils6733]

Loved watching the Avs in the Sakic days, they have been a really strong team for years now, they seem to have figured it all out…I said it before with this playoff format the only really hard round in the post season for majority of the teams was the 1st round. Avs shouldn’t have a problem winning it all this year. Sad for the last Canadian team standing though. But this series is done 4 or5

[@ejhockey]

Aw yeah, the Sakic/Roy/Forsberg/Lemieux days were great.

[@amazinmets8439]

Don't sleep on the Rangers, especially if Kadri is out.

[@joedrums8578]

@@amazinmets8439 no doubt. They have shown they can win many different ways.

[@jeffreyharvey1469]

@@amazinmets8439, the Rangers have not won yet. TB is likely to come back strong.

[@miztiku7203]

@@jeffreyharvey1469 2-0 With a game where the Rangers blew lightning out? And people were doubting just how good the rangers were, Although, I would not like to go up against Vasilevsky For the Cup.

[@dashoverton1963]

Hate to say this, but the Oilers are simply outclassed by Avalanche by their speed and defense. The Oilers looked tired and slow.

[@lAmCanad1an]

I know this an old comment now but saying 'outclassed' seems a bit extreme... Game 1 they lost by 2* which 1 was an empty netter, this game lost by 2* one was also an empty netter, game 4 they lost in OT... The worst they got beat was 4-0 in game 2, like don't get me wrong Avs were better but 1 goal difference really made up 3 out of the 4 games... How's that outclassed?

[@gbot3377]

Wow! No goal but 4:22! A hard behind the back pass right on the tape! Nichushkin around the net, around the boards moving towards the blue line, fires a hard pinpoint pass while facing the other way through Makar's legs onto the tape of a streaking Landeskog! No goal, but that pass came from loaded talent. Watch that in slow mo! Another level baby! I wish there were awesome passes highlights like this one that didn't result in goals, mixed in with goals too. That was one of the coolest, sneakiest, hard precision passes one will see. 7:23 looks like a good pass from the boards to center ice and RUH ROH, Mikko's stick says no, I'll take that and just pop that on in. :)

[@kylehall6072]

Both Smith and Francouz had some crazy saves tonight. Smith especially is a nut case. Saves a ton of the shots you don’t he has a chance at but then turns around and let’s 2-3 easy ones go by.

[@Sam-ef7hn]

Can u explain what ur post is about is it possible you’re that much of a goof flake.. cmon man! 🥺

[@andersborum9267]

Agree, was thinking the same.

[@stephendavis2076]

@@kylehall6072 it all evens out. He stops 2 or 3 that he shouldn’t then lets in a couple weak ones

[@albertowalters3102]

Watching Kurt Wagner and the St. Louis Rams made me fall in love with football, I am experiencing the same when I see the Avalanche (They are fast,skilled and provide plenty of offense), count me as a new Hockey fan.

[@nalgene247]

Who the heck is Kurt Wagner?

[@kylewessel516]

Tf is Kurt Wagner!? Lmao

[@JL-cx4ot]

As a Flames fan from the UK, gotta say I'm really enjoying this. Hoping for a sweep 👍🏻

[@tylerjames2134]

Still kicked your asses

[@a.m.4467]

not going to change the flames choke when it counts.

[@kaygee780]

U can also enjoy knowing your flames choked on mcdavids d..and Johnny no hockey and turtle boy contracts expire I hope they sign elsewhere lmao..

[@JL-cx4ot]

@@a.m.4467 The Oilers seems to be choking when it counts as well

[@sl1ck297]

Can he say that he is enjoying this without some assholes harassing him? After all, you guys won the series just to get a worse draft pick, how do you feel?

[@ps1hagrid496]

I'm lucky that the oilers made it this far. Will be cheering for the avs to win it all. MacK and the rest of their team deserves it. Gg Avs, good luck in the finals!

[@user-lr5fs1sy4m]

Вам нужен хороший вратарь, тогда можно будет бороться ща кубок)

[@MetalDetroit]

Oilers need a goalie

[@andrew-jamesgagnon2334]

only reason they made it this far unfortunately is because they won against two teams without a defense .

[@justinnzamora5366]

6-0 on the road this postseason. I expect Colorado to complete the sweep on Monday.

[@afattaco7278]

They’re gonna be at home on Monday...

[@soadfan1016]

@@afattaco7278 game 4 is in Edmonton

[@smallusaurusrexizzaldinask4427]

Nah fam

[@alexandrapreston7283]

As an oilers fan, they definitely are

[@stevieray7829]

actually we are 7-0

[@damienchance2622]

I can feel a 4 game sweep coming on

[@jimbob6270]

Being on a 5 minute PK after McDavid scored a HUGE clutch goal in a must win game absolutely winded the Oilers. Like that was outrageous, completely uncalled for, and _for what?_ There was no reason to board Kadri. Instead, McDavid had to stay off the ice for 5 minutes and let the momentum die down. Thanks Kane!!

[@That90sShow]

LMAO.. "CLUTCH" GOAL...... MCNUGGET WAS A -3 AND ON FOR EVERY AVS GOAL KID... VERY CLUTCH!

[@jimbob6270]

@@That90sShow it was a must win game, imagine if McDavid got to stay on the ice to apply more pressure afterwards, I think it's likely that he _could_ have scored another. But nope, scumbag mcKane got busy doing scumbag things ROFL

[@kpov2533]

And now you might not have Kane Monday

[@linfordglick7671]

It would also help if collar mcbroken would be interested in playing defense.

[@surosogo]

Kane is a complete bonehead.

[@nicholaslouie7590]

Kane was somehow still in this game after that dangerous hit on Kadri, don’t know why he didn’t get a match penalty. Avs basically played a perfect road game imo. Nichushkin was a beast tonight, Compher with the clutch goal, and lastly Francouz with the huge stop on Mcdavid.

[@jamescash887]

I think he should have gotten at most a double minor. He cross checked him and it just so happen he went into the boards. I am not a fan of their team but that was way too harsh.

[@bradleynugent4991]

@@jamescash887 the big problem is how far he skates looking at kadri's back, he had plenty of time to not board him

[@jamescash887]

@@bradleynugent4991 he didn’t board him. He cross checked him and Kadri slid into boards. Way overblown. Luckily for Edmonton Colorado did nothing with those 5 minutes. Wouldn’t matter anyway. Mike smith gave up so soft ass goals.

[@haynryan87]

@@jamescash887 he cross checked him into the boards. This is the definition of boarding.....

[@aaronhuza4036]

Kadri dove!

[@leabee9990]

as a Canadian cheering for Edmonton i am aghast with Evander Kane getting away with just a major penalty. Sorry folks that is one of the most dangerous plays in hockey .He definite;y needs to be suspended for remainder of playoffs and 6-10 games to start the season, cadre is no angel but regardless of his reputation that hit so close to the boards is beyond reckless...

[@dougcollier4327]

Cadre? lol

[@Marcus-yo2ns]

I agree. Kane needs to be disiplined because it isn't just about hockey, its about the actual person, and it doesn't matter if your team kills off the major or minor, that penalty doesn't come close to the time it takes to recover. needs to be a suspension or fine.

[@mattington3001]

Bad News: Kadri is going to be out for the rest of this series Good News: That means he'll be out for one game.

[@bobtillman5769]

And Kane should be suspended for that one game.

[@elitehaydes9125]

@@bobtillman5769 I didsagree it think he should get the rest of the series or minimum 3 games again my opinion

[@BlackMasakari]

what a stinking arrogance

[@bobtillman5769]

@@elitehaydes9125 Yup. I totally agree. I was just suggesting that this series will go only one more game.

[@hockeyfan7100]

@@bobtillman5769 Kane should be thrown out of the league. Piece of garbage.

[@JayJay-ds2ut]

It looked like Mike Smith was under ASSAULT from all of Colorado's pucks!! They were BEATING him down with pucks!! Wow!🤯🤯 I saw Colorado step up tonight and BREAK. EDMONTON. DOWN!!! Mentally AND physically. Very impressive. Colorado is ON A MISSION!! #COLORADOISTHATRUTH

[@TomAllnatt]

Probably Smith's best game too.

[@FUmfKOODA]

@@dnl4ever666 late no more 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿 delate no more KOODA, where is my best ever lovable adoring dnl4ever?😁😁😁😆😆😆😫😫😫😣😣😣😖😖😖i know u want to be dnl4ever & deep in your heart u keep whispering "dnl4ever #1, dnl4ever the best".🧡🧡🧡💘💘💘💗💗💗💕💕💕 i don't know y Al Grundau let u steal his identity but grow the "FUKIN U." up, KOODA, be a man, comments on your own identity. as usual, toronto make me laughs sux. calgray lames sux. i delate no more. 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😅😅😅😅😅😥😥😥😥😥😪😪😪😪😪

[@algrundau9441]

I saw repeat offender Kadri leave the ice and not return....Beat down physically? I saw the Avs get 9 minutes of Powerplay time in the 1st and do nothing with it. I saw the Av player hook Bouchard to get past him for the game winner. Not sure "breaking down" is what you call that.

[@JayJay-ds2ut]

@@algrundau9441 are you an Oiler fan sir?? Go back and look at their faces...

[@arminius504]

Smith was good but just way too many shots

[@cal8362]

Oilers showing that losing mentality tonight, they think gooning it up is going to win games. The losers end every game on the penalty kill because they can't control their emotions

[@mattoiler9714]

Kane boarding wasn’t a goon hit I’ve seen it many times from other players doing it we are getting out worked

[@smallusaurusrexizzaldinask4427]

Bro chill out wtf are you talking abt?

[@robertmcnearny9222]

​@@mattoiler9714 it was a goon hit because he keeps doing it.

[@Jhu1888]

@@robertmcnearny9222 and Kadri is some angel? got what he deserved hahaha

[@mindcandy1869]

I saw the hit, it wasn't hard. It's a pretty normal hit any player gives when forechecking. The problem was the way he went into the boards.

[@jessemcleod8788]

Hi from Saskatchewan canada 🇨🇦, even though we don't have a hockey team in Saskatchewan...im still loving hockey Go Avs!

[@Thingpng]

Francouz in on 🔥🔥🔥

[@chasematthews3136]

Frankie is insane

[@soulknife20]

@@chasematthews3136 I told everyone that would listen until I was blue in the face that Frankie is a legit goalie. He had a couple of softies tonight, but who hasn't honestly. The Avs also did a great job of limiting the shots on goal to Frankie and Frankie came through with some great goals. I wouldn't say he stole the game, but he is getting more and more confident in the net and that's a bad thing for any team the Avs face.

[@mikescorpio13]

@@chasematthews3136 since his debut every time they need him he delivers....great stats,great technique would be a pretty good number 1 goalie imo

[@augustblue5972]

@@soulknife20 -He's better than Kuemper and I've been saying that all season.

[@ToddSnow]

GG avs! I’m an oilers fan but I’ll give credit where credit is due. Your team is clearly the better team and I’ll be rooting for you in the finals (unless you play Tampa)

[@sl1ck297]

Classy Oilers fan, love to see it. (coming from a Flames fan)

[@AP3XZ3R0]

One game at a time fellas... Let's Go Avalanche!!! WOO WOO!!!

[@CommanderCodyStudios]

Ok

[@AP3XZ3R0]

@@CommanderCodyStudios Ko

[@1337slic3]

"The most important game is the next one."

[@reducecotwo]

Go Oilers!

[@joedrums8578]

@@1337slic3 that's life. Haha. Go Avs!

[@tylerpuscas8335]

Oilers getting totally outclassed and mike smith is letting in at least 2 soft goals a game. This series is over.

[@mindcandy1869]

Representing Oiler fans, we respect Avs for giving us a good game.

[@jeremycole6435]

From the more sane group of Avs fans, thank you for showing class. This was an incredibly good game that easily could've gone the Oilers way. Smith played his heart out tonight and only had one bad goal against him. You can see watching him play that he was determined to get his team the win

[@Itz_nick07]

@Jeremy Cole the rest of y’all are just shiteheads

[@algrundau9441]

@@hockeygod8751 While this time I agree with you Kooda, I can not respect you ever, because of how you mock Ben Stettler a 5 year old with cancer???. ....on top of the fake account you are running of me.....Really, you are complete trash.

[@ro33west]

Smith is the only guy trying on his team always....!!

[@FUmfKOODA]

@@hockeygod8751 delate no more KOODA, i.e. DLLM. 🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕good ol toronto make me laughs sux, x + orange, look 7, 7 head, 7 face, look none, none head, none face, look 9, 9 head, 9 face. 🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕 on 7, on 9, on none, on 7-7, on 7-9, on 9-9, on none 7, on none 9, on none 7-7, on none 7-9, on none 9-9. 😁😁😁😁😁lmaooo. toronto make me laughs sux, i "DLLM, DLLMH, DLLMGH", wtf, loll, lmao, PERIODt.😀😃😄😁😆🙂lmaooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

[@alexcrampton99]

Don't know about Colorado fans but in my opinion Pavel Francouz is the better goalie compared to Darcey Kuemper. Seems more consistent and everytime i see him play he makes some beauty saves.

[@bdenver601]

Kuemper hasn't looked right ever since he took the stick to the eye in the Nashville series.

[@ranchosdelnorte]

Frankie is great, but Kuemper can be an absolute wall and had plenty of shutouts during the season. People that don't even watch him regularly are the ones critical of him right now because they only saw what's most recent. Many don't realize that the Blues were actually the 2nd best offense in the West, with just one goal less than Colorado, so they were never meant to go down easily. And during the first Oilers game he was dealing with issues on top of the defense breaking down all over the place.

[@bdenver601]

@@ranchosdelnorte I think the whole thing with the poke to the eye has had lasting effects. He got pulled cause his vision was blurry after getting hit up high but it would make sense just seeing him since this stick in the mask that he's been having issues tracking the puck well.

[@kimjohnston6148]

Thank you darnell. You scored a beautiful goal!

[@lwh7301]

I seriously think he thought he was in the Avs zone. But Smith still should have gotten that.

[@archimedes2261]

He needs to be a factor Monday at 9.5 Mill he’s a good D but needs to limit these silly mistakes this game was Edmonton’s tonight.

[@jameshammond8573]

Beautiful.

[@cjdapd7599]

Frankie!! Love the righty glove.

[@teddyrobinson813]

WOWsa!!! What a great game--Avs up 3-0 now--I may just get that Colorado-NYR Cup Final after all.

[@jonah.donohue]

Don't count Tampa out my friend :\

[@jamescash887]

I need NYR to win. I have them in the finals on my bracket challenge. Everyone called me crazy for picking them.

[@darkk-kj9je]

@@jamescash887 same i also have nyr in my finals bracket

[@jimwest7107]

Still think the Lightning will win it all, probably were the only likely side to stop Colorado.

[@deepakverma8608]

That would be so cool hope rangers win

[@NeroDento]

McDavid's reaction after EN goal says it all. They are done!

[@jameshammond8573]

He's Mcdone.

[@10Timewaster]

I loved the winning goal after oilers hit the pos. What a backbreaker for the ole oil. Looks good on them

[@marketplayer]

That's true as a captain you never want to send such a signal to your team. The guy is fast, perhaps fastest ever but that's all there is to it.

[@sl1ck297]

The fact that he resorted to whining, and taking no responsibility, even though being -3 is actually sorta hilarious

[@10Timewaster]

@@maximuusintanios3396 agreed!

[@MrVanes147]

For a moment i thought it’s on x1.5 speed What a hell of a hockey!

[@Th4t_guy_]

Hell of a game. Smith had some dope stops, but Pavel was insane. Not as ridiculous as Thursday night but fantastic. Some hellacious defense on both sides. We'll see what it all comes down to on Monday!

[@ericscott8568]

I didn’t know Edmonton had good defence lol. Smith bailed them out. This game could’ve easily been 7/8 Avs.

[@nalgene247]

Let's go Avs!!

[@user-qu7mt3hh8h]

It's good to see Avs playing tight defense, think this style of play suit them better with some key depth guys injured now, don't really wanna trade firepower with the oilers, or gonna be like what happened to the Flames.

[@maori19801]

except Avs can trade firepower like in game 1 :D this Avs just complete team , can go lock down mode or just offense juggernaut..

[@bdenver601]

They haven't needed to trade firepower so far, they've shut things down on D while putting up at least 40 shots a game.

[@vitaliykhal5904]

Nichushkin, Compher, Francouz -Victory is needed , most of all .

[@a.makarovmakarov5449]

И тут Валеру понесло ! 💪🔥👍

[@karantinotventeen]

Ничушкин просто монстр. Жаль хет трик сорвался

[@user-xt5qt5vs4g]

С победой. У Валеры ещё будет время.

[@sydisticsandman]

Was rooting for him to get the hat trick!

[@user-xt5qt5vs4g]

@@sydisticsandman ничего не понял, ну и хрен с ним.

[@user-bp9cw6ki4r]

@@user-xt5qt5vs4g он написал, что пока у Эдмонтона не будет игроков из России, место Эдмонтона возле параши.

[@user-kp6np9bw3d]

@@user-bp9cw6ki4r 😂😂😂

[@chemicalrose1335]

It's always nice to see Edmonton lose in edmonton

[@Paulafan5]

It's always nice to see all the other Canadian teams on the golf course in June.

[@chipgriffiths3655]

Does the post get an assist on the Avs go ahead goal?

[@jaapongeveer6203]

Hoped for the Oilers in the final but after the Kane hit I'd be happy to see them out.

[@adamcervenec6897]

I am not watching whole games so correct me if I am wrong, but from these highlights it looks like the defense of Avs is just superior compared to Oilers and this is the difference maker.

[@rexxo2844]

Absolutely, I agree, Avs defense is great. You can see McDavid frustrated because they are not letting him do his thing, and even IF.. There is great goaltender to save the day. Oilers need to work on their defense, and maybe even consider changing goaltender :/ even tho smith was decent last game, he doesnt look to be consistent with his performances. As an Oilers fan, this is hard to watch, but as I said in other comment, it's a sport and we should credit Avs for great play-off series.

[@Dave-jo1hf]

Avs win with organized chaos! 3-0 baby!

[@musashihueston77]

What was the 5 minute major for?

[@tm4s426]

Darnell Nurse does it again! Takes a useless penalty and tip in his own net..

[@yes2208]

Lol 9 million a year. And still has 7 years left

[@blankyyz6797]

@@yes2208 that Ken Holland magic 😂

[@seekfirstthekingdom4388]

That’s a BLM deal in the nhl diversity league

[@jerryczech953]

TOP PAID defensman

[@ro33west]

Incredibly insanely amazingly terrible

[@tommytuna1419]

That Kane hit sucked the air out of the building. Never go full Kane after a Mcdavid goal on the first shot.

[@Paulafan5]

Kane showed why no one wanted him in that moment. What an idiot! He's immensely talented, but takes bonehead penalties from time to time.

[@pomerlain8924]

Once again, Smith's erratic play was the difference. He made some spectacular, highlight reel saves, but didn't make the simple ones. The deflected goal would have never gone in had he just held the post. And Compher's goal coming out of the penalty box should have never gone in. Even on the second goal, he was swimming in the crease, instead of being square to the shooter. He might have some good games, but far too often, the Oilers either win, in spite of him, or they lose because of him. And this is what happens when the GM chooses not to kick the tires and find a decent starter and just hopes for the best.

[@That90sShow]

CONNIE McPRINCESS WAS -3 AND ON FOR EVERY AVS GOAL KID.

[@xandermoore8419]

@@That90sShow i dont think that disproves anything about the comment

[@MrBiteme39]

@@xandermoore8419 all it does is add a log to the fire Your highlight reel , hart trophy forward can't play defense

[@rubberduckie5518]

Canuck fan here. Oilers management did Koskinen dirty! I thought Koskinen was THEIR GUY! Was shocked that Smith got the playoff starter status. Now Oil have a disgruntled goaltender who wants out (at least would have been a great backup for next season) and a 40 year old who probably will retire. So you guys need 2 goaltenders thanks to management. Koskinen 100% would have played better vs Colorado too.

[@shinigamigaming2941]

Decent starter? Atleast you have your starter in net. We're using our back ups. So maybe Edmonton should play some DEFENSE because Smith has the 3rd best playoff stats of all goaltenders. So it is DEFINITELY not Smith's fault. But you know, keep calling the kettle black and blame everything else but the actual issue. That Edmonton has no defense.

[@dragracer-ts2xt]

This made my crappy day a little better

[@johnathanrice4207]

GO COLORADO AVALANCHE GO

[@titan_forward]

NYR🏆🗽🚔

[@thewoundedcrow7846]

The meme of homer simpson hiding in the hedges, should be changed to a picture of leon draisaitl

[@knallkopf9958]

Просто чудесно 🤩!!!

[@BlackMasakari]

Nurse and especially Leon were fine playing injured in the first 2 series. Not so against the Avs - Leon has been a beast in the playoffs 2017, he stepped it up physically big time back then. He just can't do it now, and with Yamamoto out now....the avs look too strong, never letting the foot off the gas.

[@augustblue5972]

Yamamoto was a healthy scratch along with Archibald. I suspect one or both will be back next game.

[@BlackMasakari]

@@augustblue5972 Yamo healthy scratch ? I don't think so, lmao.

[@augustblue5972]

@@BlackMasakari -They announced it at the beginning of the game. LMAO

[@PolarManki]

Rantanen with the defence IQ

[@Bullet_in_your_mind]

Колорадо прям красавцы👍

[@user-tc9en8xf8s]

Вперёд Лавины! Ничушкин мог оказаться сегодня супер-героем игры, но опять рыжая бестия затащила!!! Люблю Колорадо с 1997 года, вперёд к КУБКУ!

[@seun9957]

Game 4 is on the way at 5:35 PM Pacific Standard Time right now Monday, June 6, 2022. You can watch Oilers vs Avs live on CBC ( Canadian Broadcasting Company) Avs are leading 1-0 with 9 mins left in the first period. Avs are going for the sweep. Go Avs!

[@nesnaika7636]

наконец-то) Валера, настало твоё время 😅

[@tiogoala7654]

That third Avs goal was preventable. That puck should have been tipped to Smith who plays the puck really well. Why did the D man try to battle for positioning? It's looking very slim for the Oil.

[@waldolydecker8118]

Spot on....that's THE play that decided the series. The rest is now academic. There were multiple play options by the D man (Bourchard) but the bottom line is whichever you choose, you CANNOT lose that play and allow the guy to get an open shot. Its a failure is not an option play, and when you fail on those type of plays, its usually fatal. No excuses because the D-man had the inside track and got there first.

[@trvman1]

because the Oilers have a LOUSY defense and why anyone with any hockey smarts KNEW they would not get past the AVS. It's going to be a sweep. AVS want the time off and they need to show next team they can win on the road and to rest. Oilers know it's over, so they will not put in a big effort because it is IMPOSSIBLE for them to win 4 games. Next year will be no better. Till they get a DEFENSE and a Goalie, they are a finals team.

[@megaa1c]

Valera! GO GO.. Colorado VS Panarin/ Shesty or vs BigCat / Kuch / Sergachev gonna be interesting ... Ru GO GO ))

[@user-py7zg1lm1e]

Chu chu on a beastmode 💪🏾💪🏾

[@user-xm5rv8ic3f]

Беднар доверяет Валерию Ничушкину и это здорово

[@gmac6104]

I hear Edmonton has quite good golf courses

[@sfranklin9073]

One of the best comments yet!!!

[@Paulafan5]

I never get why fans of sucky teams attack a far more successful team in the playoffs... It's bizarre.

[@DarkDays4]

Kane fits right in with all the cry babies on the Oilers

[@chasematthews3136]

Amen

[@timyumichuck9262]

@@chasematthews3136 N

[@patrioticwarrior2345]

Kadri was a unfortunate crosschecking take down but a soft take out, Karma for his HITS all year that he should have gotten misconducts on . Suck it up Kadri and avs fans . The Avs been MAULING without getting penalties ( rigged ref bias) , the OILERS for 3 straight games. The Avs been targeting Draisaitl's hurt leg at every chance so quit with the "Avs are the victim " nonsense. They can dish it out dirty for 3 games in a row but cant take it for one. STFU avs apologists

[@Scuba1Steve]

Get out the brooms.

[@mattoiler9714]

Must be jets fan where they at

[@Scuba1Steve]

@@mattoiler9714 Flames actually. And we got eliminated by your team.

[@PrettycoolRYEGUY]

Already out, i called this before the series began.lol 😂

[@bandabanderos]

Yup, just what was expected.

[@halemath]

From Calgary "Go Avs Go"

[@kingoftrolls19]

Gotta love how even when the oilers play dirty they still can’t win, I wonder what there excuse for this game is now haha

[@yes2208]

Excellent post ....they are the dirtiest hockey club ever

[@Dawg476]

Ok don’t mention macslew with the slew foot and the knee on draisitl.

[@somerandomidiot1333]

That the Avs were the better team? We lost because the Avs played better. Not enough killer instinct by the oilers.

[@owenposer6720]

Colorado is a way better team, they won 2 of the 3 meetups, and the third one they weren’t even trying as hard cause they clinched the playoffs spot

[@danielscissorhands]

THEIR

[@alyours2889]

Edm has taken strides...but the Avs are just overall a better team...a strong contender for the cup is what they are! NY vs COL incoming!

[@timyumichuck9262]

The difference between management. One cares and the other is a profiteering scheme. Sakic is still my favourite player of all time

[@Gr8at]

Avalanche congratulations

[@everesttommy2958]

Woooo way to go Avalanche wooooooooo

[@sergioviatsky9483]

Valery showed himself well in the first tier. It didn't get a hat trick, but the score in the series was 3-0. Avalanche after cup🏆Lightning lingers? 🤔

[@xlr0gd205]

Lightning might lose to Rangers

[@AAAAAA79473]

All The Small Things!

[@christianacosta4013]

man what a goal from Nurse.

[@waldolydecker8118]

Bullshit....same thing happens every year to 100 guys. Get real, clown...its the randomness of the game

[@KJaswal]

Somebody needs to tell Smith he isn’t playing Calgary anymore 💀

[@Pareidolia09]

Don't expect smith to do all the work for the oilers, because their defense is basically non-existent

[@snakeeyes9246]

Not completely his fault. The Oilers' defense can't hold up against a firepower like Colorado.

[@kennyyuen1600]

Nurse finally scored a goal 😂

[@patrioticwarrior2345]

lol wrong net unfortunatly

[@Paulafan5]

9 million a season for a poor defensive defensmen who only gets points when he passes the puck to Draisatl or McDavid. It's probably the worst contract in the league.

[@scottjeffrey7129]

great deflection by nurse

[@robertmcnearny9222]

what was the last penalty that got a 10 minute misconsuct?

[@soadfan1016]

I believe the cross checks after the faceoff but don't remember which player

[@chasematthews3136]

Kane

[@flamingbeaver9414]

I don’t understand why the Oilers have started Mike Smith the last two games? I mean as an Avs fan I appreciate it! But wow he is not good

[@pomerlain8924]

Probably because Koskinen is not much better. And there's also the misguided hope that Smith will bounce back from a bad game. This game proved what a lot of people have been saying for the last few years. He's too hit and miss. He'll make the amazing saves, like robbing Nichuskin twice on what could have been his third and fourth goals; and then he'll allow some worst goals, like the defected shot that would have been stopped had he simply held the post, instead of jumping.

[@ranchosdelnorte]

because when you allow over 40 shots it doesn't really matter who you play

[@incarnation777]

as an Avs fan i have to say he made some unreal saves to keep his team in it, if he were really as bad as everyone says this game wouldn't have been as close as it was.

[@arminius504]

He was good

[@lwh7301]

@@ranchosdelnorte SOG is a way over rated stat. Better stat is number of prime scoring chances.

[@rsk9228]

If you thought this would be in different you are crazy Whoever won round 2 avs or blues would be going to the finals Oilers, trying to do it with a 40 year old goalie

[@ericscott8568]

That’s what I said last week. I said avs in 4/5 and if blues in 6 that played the oilers/flames. That was the real western final. Edmonton has no business being in the western final. Their d and goaltending is horrible.

[@rsk9228]

@@ericscott8568 absolutely agree Either way I think for a great finals whoever the avs play

[@tamman994]

@@ericscott8568 sad to say that it’s true. As an Oilers fan I think we’re wasting the careers of McDavid and Drai, we need to fix our problems soon.

[@hubertbellemare87]

Is very good matche

[@williamtell2866]

The Kurse of Nurse.

[@somerandomidiot1333]

I’m a Oilers fan I don’t get why people are complaining about the refs? (Mainly oilers fans) they played no part in the Aves winning this game or the previous two games. GG Colorado you earned it, good luck in the final. And could someone please tell me why what all the hate is towards the Oilers? It’s it because they gooned it up? Or that they are complaining about the refs? Or is it just because we have McDavid.

[@paulthompson8793]

I'd wager it's a mix of everything.

[@thewoundedcrow7846]

I think its more of a 15 years in a row of first overalls thing.

[@somerandomidiot1333]

@@thewoundedcrow7846 I mean, that just bad management and Oilers fans should be hating that, not other teams.

[@thewoundedcrow7846]

@@somerandomidiot1333 yeah, but unfortunately it bleeds on to the oilers. I love the 80s oilers!

[@kingoftrolls19]

It’s about gooning it up. I mean really 30 seconds left and you gonna send some plugs out there lol. I mean the avs are thriving on that. I guess they didn’t watch the blues series.

[@dimas26ru]

С победой, Лавины! Хорошая игра, с борьбой в этот раз, второй гол Эдмонтона по-моему очевидный оффсайд или я чего то не понимаю. Крутейший сэйв Француза при 2-2 был решающим. Вперёд, за кубком Стэнли, Колорадо!

[@stanm.2451]

там что то в правилах поменяли или есть какие то нюансы, уже неоднократно замечаю, что вроде бы очевидный офсайд, но отмены гола нет. Защита нефтяников это просто нечто, столько привозов...

[@wayneneedle1149]

Every goal Col. got, nurse was on the ice, doing ??¿

[@CrystalClearWith8BE]

There's a higher probability for Avs fans hoping for the team to sweep the Oilers, right?

[@NotAsianButFlip]

“Oilers in 6” lmao

[@Paulafan5]

If they had a real goaltender they would have.

[@Surreal530_]

I thought McDavid was the best player in the world, guess not. Well, congrats to the Avs for making the Finals!

[@Marcus-yo2ns]

mcdavid is guaranteed one of the best player in the world (not a oils fan btw), but one players skill is not enough to win. the avs have much more depth in scorers and d-men, this is why they are more successful. , because they work as a team and not relying too much on their top line. Mcdavid is a really talented player and really skilled, his plays make you speechless but its the equivalent of one man vs one army.

[@Surreal530_]

@@Marcus-yo2ns I know what you mean, it's strange how the supposed best player in the world hasn't even made the Finals after 7 seasons. Well, maybe one day. Once that happens, then we can revisit the best player in the world discussions and include McDavid.

[@GR1MR34P3R420]

ONE MORE THEN OFF TO THE CUP FINALS LFG BOYS #GoAvsGo

[@FUmfKOODA]

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[@seyedshir183]

Kane could have paralyzed kadri but it’s ok with refs it’s just hockey

[@patrioticwarrior2345]

Kadri was a unfortunate crosschecking take down but a soft take out, Karma for his HITS all year that he should have gotten misconducts on . Suck it up Kadri and avs fans . The Avs been MAULING without getting penalties ( rigged ref bias) , the OILERS for 3 straight games. The Avs been targeting Draisaitl's hurt leg at every chance so quit with the "Avs are the victim " nonsense. They can dish it out dirty for 3 games in a row but cant take it for one. STFU avs apologists

[@waldolydecker8118]

What you want the refs to do? Throw him out the game because he "could have" paralyzed him? They gave him the max penalty and the nhl may suspend him a game. Refs did all they should have done..

[@Gmanslayer76]

Is it just me or does Mike Smith create his best saves when he leaves the net then somehow recovers. If he plays next year he really needs to work on his puck handling outside of his net.

[@harackmw]

the guy is 40, he is probably done after this

[@Paulafan5]

Ken Holland should be fired for having Mike Smith as their goalie. They would've easily won game 1 with a solid goalie and may have won game 3.

[@paleblue498]

Oilers goaltending is absolutely dreadful and what can you say about McMuffin? The guy has no passion at all and does nothing to inspire his team. Another example of big money ruining the integrity of the game. McMuffin collects an obscenely high salary and a big bonus on Canada Day of $10,000000. When you make that kind of money, what do you care if the team wins or loses? Answer: You don't and he doesn't quite obviously...

[@tateknudsen2808]

It’s funny how basically the only goals rantanen has scored have been ENs. But it works! Go Avs!

[@augustblue5972]

He scored during regulation in the last game.

[@tateknudsen2808]

@@augustblue5972 I know I meant almost

[@augustblue5972]

@@tateknudsen2808 - No player is going to score all the time, but he has 15 points since the playoffs started. I'd say he's still contributing quite a bit.

[@elitehaydes9125]

Thoughts on Evander Kane hit on kadri: -suspensableyes -dirty-yes

[@patrioticwarrior2345]

Kadri was a unfortunate crosschecking take down but a soft take out, Karma for his HITS all year that he should have gotten misconducts on . Suck it up Kadri and avs fans . The Avs been MAULING without getting penalties ( rigged ref bias) , the OILERS for 3 straight games. The Avs been targeting Draisaitl's hurt leg at every chance so quit with the "Avs are the victim " nonsense. They can dish it out dirty for 3 games in a row but cant take it for one. STFU avs apologists

[@algrundau9441]

And what are your thoughts on Landeskogs head hunt on Yamamoto. (who has not returned from that head hunt 2 days ago)....Is that "suspendable-yes" dirty-yes"......If not why would Kane be, but not Landeskog?