The Cult of Hockey's "Edmonton Oilers demolish Boston Bruins 4-0" podcast

[@zacharyhoehn6127]

Thank you for the pod gents

[@vio8916]

Since November 23rd of last year, among NHL starting goalies with 6 or more games, Skinner is tied with Hellebuyck with the 3rd best save percentage with a .928. Hope he can keep this hot streak going.

[@mikealkarout9555]

Weird how Nurse takes a head shot and comes back better and Skinner takes a shot to the dome tonight and plays lights out unbelievable lol.

[@Chad-dh4vu]

Right !!!!! Hahahaha very suspicious lol

[@MahoyEdm.Gardens1972-cx8qv]

It appears that Josh Brown could be more valuable when the hockey gets heavier and more is on the line. He was signed on July 1st of last year to counteract Zadorov whenever The Oilers played the Canucks. But on the same day, the Canucks let him go when they couldn't come to terms on a contract extension. Many Oiler fans were glad to see Zadorov move out of the Western Conference.

[@tomharrison6607]

damn nurse was very good again great to see

[@stejac1000]

Great move on the penalty kill

[@tomharrison6607]

great column on trudeau's demise the other day david

[@scottcraig2569]

I’m looking forward to Kane’s return. He would have lost his shit after skinner got ran over.

[@tomkennelly7393]

Gargle with warm water and table spoon of salt in 3 days I cleared up my cold

[@BackPorchCountryPodcast]

He has black mold in his basement... Before he started using backgrounds, you could see it clearly in the ceiling corner. That's why he can't get over his coughs and colds. He breathes in toxic air down there daily.

[@fontainefitness5698]

Stop me if you've heard this before "Bouchard gives it away". He is lucky Skinner was a brick wall tonight.

[@kwaty]

Holy moly 2 or 3 every single game and so slow to recover. Also read the score. Leading or late in periods. If u can’t get control dump it in the GD corner. Stu had his back tonight but he’s generally not great on the rush!

[@kingdavid7571]

Man I wish they would trade him. I don't think he has a no trade clause.

[@ssimpson5178]

When the puck is shot out on the left wing opponents boards, I hold my breath hoping Bouchard can stop the puck at the blue line. But it’s a 50/50 chance it gets by him and another50/50 chance that he can break up the play😢

[@brianroemer5340]

Really enjoy your podcast

[@KptKrunch9481]

David gets a lot of colds - I haven't had a cold in 4 years now (since covid)

[@kwaty]

VI

[@rolandunger8357]

Hope he is not vaccinated

[@Prairie_Sky]

@@rolandunger8357 he is

[@Apex1000snow]

Solid game tonight! Skinner was great!

[@alhunt3587]

Like many residents of New York at the time, Tex Rickard was from someplace else, namely Texas, hence the name Tex. So the hockey franchise he started was "Tex's Rangers"---the New York Rangers so as to differentiate them from the New York Americans, who were already playing at Madison Square Garden, which was built for boxing. (Tex Rickard was a big boxing promoter before he saw a hockey game and the attendance figures the Americans were drawing.

[@tomharrison6607]

if skinner can get to .910 to .920 that would be awesome

[@tomharrison6607]

my favorite player was jean ratelle i never saw him play with the rangers but saw a lot of him on the bruins henrique kind of plays like him very subtle and smart player when he plays like he did tonight

[@stejac1000]

Love your backdrops.

[@tomkennelly7393]

Great work guys, the oilers really shut down the Boston Bruins, the Bruins just layed down

[@dianedyck3474]

I understand Bowen Bryan might be available from the Buffalo sabers …he might be a good replacement for Bouchard or at least play alongside side of him!

[@jasonb9152]

With the Oilers natural offensive talent, if they buckle down & play good defensively, they will continue to win most nights.

[@epiphany519]

Game 40. Long post follows with base game statistics including some for the Boston Bruins. Read, don't read, up to you. These are BASE stats not detailed ones like the Cult of Hockey compiles. My comments and observations at the end. Statistics for Edmonton Oilers at Boston Bruins January 7th, 2025 Edmonton Oilers: Henrique 2 Goals McDavid 1 Goal (PP) Arvidsson 1 Goal (Empty Netter) Perry 1 Primary Assist Kulak 1 Primary Assist (Empty Netter), 1 Secondary Assist Nuge 1 Primary Assist (PP) J Skinner 1 Primary Assist Hyman 1 Secondary Assist Skinner 26 Saves pm 26 Shots = 1.000 Save %age (54 Minutes Played) Pickard 0 Saves on 0 Shots = 0.000 Save %age (5 Minutes Played) Boston Bruins: Swayman 35 Saves on 38 Shots = .921 Save %age (59 Minutes Played) Oilers Bruins Shots on Goal 39 26 Hits 18 45 Faceoffs Won 27 20 PP 1/3 0/2 Penalty Mins 9 11 Giveaways 12 (9 per NST) 11 (8 per NST) Takeaways 13 (10 per NST) 11 (9 per NST) Blocked Shots 16 (11 per NST) 17 (16 per NST) 3 Stars: 3-McDavid (1G (PP)), 2-Henrique (2G), 1-Skinner (1.000 Save %age) Player TOI PP TOI PK TOI SOG +/- PIM Hits Blocks Giveaways Takeaways Kulak 24:24 0:00 2:33 1 2 0 0 3 1 0 Nurse 23:50 0:55 2:00 4 1 0 3 1 1 0 Bouchard 20:56 4:01 0:33 5 0 0 0 2 1 1 Ekholm 19:34 0:19 0:54 1 0 2 3 0 1 2 Emberson 15:53 0:00 2:00 0 2 0 0 4 2 2 J Brown 11:49 0:09 0:48 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 Draisaitl 20:07 3:43 0:22 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 McDavid 18:04 3:40 0:37 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 Podkolzin 16:38 0:00 1:04 5 1 0 5 2 0 0 Nuge 16:20 3:46 1:09 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hyman 15:42 3:45 0:21 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 Arvidsson 15:42 0:27 0:00 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 Henrique 14:32 0:52 1:04 2 2 0 0 1 0 2 C Brown 14:27 0:00 1:55 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 Kapanen 12:33 0:00 1:07 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 J Skinner 12:21 0:48 0:00 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 Janmark 11:37 0:00 2:01 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Perry 11:31 0:22 0:00 1 1 5 1 0 1 0 Oilers Faceoff Breakdown: Won Lost Percent Henrique 8 1 88.9 Draisaitl 8 3 72.7 McDavid 6 7 46.2 Janmark 4 5 44.4 Arvidsson 1 0 100.0 Podkolzin 0 1 0.00 Perry 0 1 0.00 Hyman 0 2 0.00 Bruins's Faceoff Breakdown: Won Lost Percent Lindholm 6 8 42.9 Frederic 6 6 50.0 Kastellic 4 2 66.7 Zacha 2 4 33.3 Geekie 1 6 14.3 Beecher 1 1 50.0 Still feeling awful and still waiting on eye surgery so personal comments will be limited. When is a Shutout NOT a Shutout? When Nikita Zadorov using a dangerous line runs over your goalie Stuart Skinner who's back of his head hit the net/crossbar. The back of the head isn't protected almost at all so automatic Concussion Protocol and in went Pickard who didn't take a shot during the 5 minutes he was on. Stu came back and played the remainder of the night lights out but still a 1.000 Save %age that is NOT a Shutout. From the stats: Oilers really outshot Boston (39 to 26), hit a lot less (though more than normal) (18 to 45), won more faceoffs (27 to 20), scored on 1 of 3 PP chances while keeping Boston from scoring on their 2 PP opportunities (so PK 100%). Oilers took fewer penalties, had one more Giveaway, 2 more Takeaways, and 1 less Blocked Shot. This was a chippy affair. Perry and Frederic got into a fight in the 2nd where Frederic took a roughing penalty as well (served by Oliver Wahlstrom) and that was the PP the Oilers scored on. Rico potted two. Connor finally scored (the PP goal assisted by Nuge) and Arvidsson got the Empty Netter (assist to Kulak who also assisted on the first Rico goal). Swayman lost another one (his 4th straight) for Boston who have lost 5 in a row. Oilers are the opposite of that having won 4 in a row now. Oilers face Sid in Pittsburgh next and Bruins go to Tampa Bay to face the Lightning. Take care all.

[@dianedyck3474]

Thanks again!

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

This is the first time I've read your comments. Had no idea you create these thorough reports. That's quite amazing. Nice.

[@Redskydigger1]

Excellent job! Thank you

[@epiphany519]

@@nicolasderuiter1699 Thanks, appreciated.

[@epiphany519]

@@Redskydigger1 You're quite welcome.

[@MikeSmith-vo2yt]

The play where COugh Cough COUGH Cough Cough was my favourite

[@fontainefitness5698]

@@MikeSmith-vo2yt Does David ever not have a cough? He is literally always sick.

[@whattha930]

@@fontainefitness5698 At least he’s a trooper and always shows up but he is Always sick. Must be a vegan.

[@RobertMunn-l8l]

This is the fourth MSG since 1879, it opened in 1968

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

I have to disagree with David on one thing: I like feisty players on the Oilers team, like Kane. But mean and nasty moves like Zadorov’s are not cool on any team. I like having gentlemen in Edmonton. The skill we saw vs Bruins was really something

[@dianedyck3474]

David you need a shot of Buckleys mixture the original…it definitely would help your cough…a shot of hospital brandy with hot water and honey will really help you sweat that cold out.,

[@Greenfrom3]

He should buy some at Costco. David gets little colds constantly haha.

[@gkarenko9593]

​@@Greenfrom3Buckley's IV .

[@Chad-dh4vu]

He needs a good shot of screech lol

[@R0ckstarc0p]

Good hockey by the Oilers, looking like the talented team that made the cup final. The only issue I’m seeing is their lack of physicality and tough players. If they don’t add another tough pesky forward even with Kane coming back they are gonna get pushed around again in playoffs.

[@robmoen4609]

I like being glad.

[@m.j.s.3838]

I just say the downtown rink or arena, too.

[@dalriada]

Great game - well played by almost the whole team. I would be remiss in not asking if Bruce still thinks that Jon Cooper has erred in not taking Bouchard with him to the 4 Nations Cup. Absolutely brutal giveaways leading to two (2) breakaways. If they could find someone to take his place even for a shift, he should be sat to send a message.

[@tomharrison6607]

refs were pretty good tonight

[@schwamieboy1]

David you do realize you have a mute button right? sheesh

[@brrooo0]

draisaitl has been snakebit lately... hasn't scored in like 1 games... hope he gets off the schnyde soon

[@bdahms]

Good god, Staples. Next time you’re sick, can you please keep your mic on mute when you’re not talking?

[@lynncrowley-spray3143]

David--please hit your mute button when you cough and hack. It is so gross. I don't imagine too many here want to listen to that, especially when we are trying to hear what Bruce is saying.

[@MRAS_]

cough really took away from this podcast, keep your finger on that mute button!

[@Chad-dh4vu]

Bouchard is pissing me offfffff !!!! Too many giveaways.

[@shadowspeedx8585]

Dry minus 30 night cough 😷

[@tomkennelly7393]

😂

[@agillis8665]

You send 5 minutes on areans in other cities... And then about as fun as watching paint dry. I've listened a bunch of times now. But damn. I can't.

[@Redskydigger1]

Well, I guess this podcast is not for you😂

[@jp6614]

The cult of ten first round draft picks since 2000. Gives me diarrhea thinking about it.

[@dwaynesbgb]

Every team has a first rounder, lmao. You’re a pigeon

[@normmmcamp921]

...maybe I'm in the minority here: I don't agree that Zadorov was as big a villain here as you let on. Two or three things... Skinner is a big guy. Yes, Zadorov is bigger. Zadorov went to the net, but Kulak cut off anywhere else to go except through the crease. Kulak was late, but if not he could have shoved Zadorov through the net post and problem solved. Kulak (choir boy, I guess) didn't do that. Finally, the contact on Skinner was much less that it could have been... SKINS was essentially only pushed back. I don't believe Zadorov went THROUGH SKINS at all. And certainly not into the far net post at all. Zadorov could have landed ON SKINS as well, and didn't. IMHO SKINS threw off his helmet immediately only to ensure a penalty (it was contact in the crease, obviously... but who knows if 'game management' was to be a factor) would be called. If anyone that big, coming that fast, actually wanted to hurt someone... they would do a better job than Zadorov did there. Could SKINS have been hurt? He really wasn't. But if Zadorov had wanted to drive him back , through the far post, he certainly could have.

[@Redskydigger1]

LOL Are you watching the same game as us? You can clearly see that he ran through Skinner.

[@Ace96x10]

Skinner "run 5 times" (now 6) and there is no response at all. Why not just paint a target and bullseye on our Goalies Jerseys, because it's open season on running anyone here. Soft as butter in a sauna, all that skill won't be worth Jack S in a playoff game vs a big mean strong skilled team, of which they are about 4-5 of them. Thank Goodness Kane will be back, but that isn't enough. Get some size and mean and grit in an acquired D man, Because they are going to really need one come playoff time. imo)

[@tomkennelly7393]

Gargle with warm water and table spoon of salt in 3 days I cleared up my cold