Edmonton Oilers Aim to Stay Alive in Stanley Cup Final: Game 2 Preview

Oilers Face Elimination in Game 2

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to avoid elimination in the Stanley Cup Final as they face off against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 2 on Wednesday night. The Oilers were blown out in Game 1 by a score of 8-6, so they'll need to find a way to turn things around quickly.

High-Scoring Game 1

Game 1 was a high-scoring affair, with both teams trading chances throughout the night. The Oilers got off to a good start, taking a 2-0 lead in the first period. However, the Avalanche came back to tie the game in the second period and then took the lead in the third period. The Oilers managed to tie the game once again, but the Avalanche scored two more goals in the final minutes to win the game.

Oilers Need to Find a Way to Stop Avalanche

The Oilers will need to find a way to stop the Avalanche's high-powered offense if they want to win Game 2. The Avalanche have scored an average of 4.5 goals per game in the playoffs, so the Oilers will need to be disciplined in their defensive zone. The Oilers will also need to get more production from their top players. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl combined for just one goal in Game 1, so they'll need to step up in Game 2.

Game 2 a Must-Win for Oilers

Game 2 is a must-win for the Oilers. If they lose, they will be eliminated from the Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers will need to play their best game of the series if they want to force a Game 3. The puck drops for Game 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday night.