The Edmonton Oilers are two wins away from a Stanley Cup Final and they’re doing it with a style of play most analysts aren’t talking about. In today’s episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis breaks down the team’s shift toward counterattacking hockey, explaining how this strategy has allowed Edmonton to thrive against puck-dominant teams like the Dallas Stars.

You’ll learn why the Oilers no longer need to control the puck to control the game, how players like Evan Bouchard and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins are contributing in unexpected ways, and how to evaluate stats like expected goals and scoring chances without falling into common internet traps.

0:00 Intro: Counter-attacking hockey's impact on Oilers

4:07 Stars' offensive strategy and Oilers' defense

8:13 Oilers' adaptability in different playoff series

12:46 Understanding and using underlying hockey statistics

17:52 Benefits of creating offense off the rush

21:58 Oilers' defensive improvements in playoffs

25:32 Injury updates and lineup adaptability

Why the Edmonton Oilers' Counterattack Strategy is Dominating the Playoffs
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