Why the Edmonton Oilers depth is key to defeating the Vegas Golden Knights | Series preview

Edmonton Oilers Forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will need to be at their absolute best for the Oilers to upset the Vegas Golden Knights. The Oilers' depth including Corey Perry, Adam Henrique, Connor Brown and John Klingberg got better as their first round series against the Los Angeles Kings went along. On this episode, Chris Gawlik of Locked on Golden Knights joins Nick Zararis for a wide ranging conversation to preview the first round series. Nick and Chris explore the big storylines in the series including the Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard dilemma in net, and the health of Golden Knights' defenseman Alex Pietrangelo. Nick and Chris give their series x-factors, key for each team to win and give predictions to who's gonna win the series.

0:00 Intro: Previewing Oilers vs Golden Knights series

5:36 Oilers' goaltending situation and concerns

12:42 Vegas' player development and roster changes

19:31 Oilers' struggles breaking down Vegas defense

24:23 Keys for Vegas to win the series

27:47 Coaching matchup and tactical considerations

30:34 Series predictions: Vegas in 5 or 7 games

Why the Edmonton Oilers depth is key to defeating the Vegas Golden Knights | Series preview
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