Oilers make shocking goaltending decision for game 2

Earlier today the Oilers official twitter account tweeted a photo of goaltender Mike Smith indicating he would be their game 2 starter in the best of 7 series against the LA Kings in the opening round of the NHL playoffs.

Tonight's starter. ✔️#LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/WyCdEsBahN� Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) May 4, 2022

The Oilers are currently down in the series against the Kings after a nail-biting 4-3 loss on Monday night, after Smith's turnover led to Phillip Danault 's game-winning goal on a deflection late in the third period.

While some fans are questioning whether Smith is the best option the Oilers have at goaltending, especially considering he has lost the last 10 playoff games he has played, Smith has shown strong leadership and character through game 1's tribulations.

Mike Smith: "I was just trying to make something happen. Obviously, just trying to do too much there. In a tight game like that, you can't afford to make mistakes like that. It ended up costing us the game."� Daniel Nugent-Bowman (@DNBsports) May 3, 2022

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4 MAI \| 178 ANSWERS Oilers make shocking goaltending decision for game 2 Who should start for the Oilers in Game 2 against the Kings?
Mike Smith	110	61.8 %
Mikko Koskinen	68	38.2 %
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