3 least impressive Edmonton Oilers players from 7-4 loss to Washington Capitals ft. Stuart Skinner

NHL: Edmonton Oilers at Washington Capitals - Source: Imagn
3 least impressive Edmonton Oilers players from 7-4 loss to Washington Capitals ft. Stuart Skinner - Source: Imagn

The Edmonton Oilers saw their comeback bid fall short on Wednesday night against the Washington Capitals at the Capital One Arena. The Oilers attempted to rally from a 5-3 third-period deficit, cutting the lead to 5-4. However, the Caps pulled away, icing the win in the final minute with two empty-net tallies.

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Ryan Leonard led the way for the Capitals, scoring twice on the night. Alex Ovechkin added his 904th goal, with Aliaksei Protas, Anthony Beauvillier, and Tom Wilson (EN) netting the others for Washington. Meanwhile, Darnell Nurse scored twice for the Edmonton Oilers, with David Tomasek and Leon Draisaitl (PPG) getting the others.

So, here’s a look at the three least impressive Edmonton Oilers players from their 7-4 loss to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.

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3 least impressive Edmonton Oilers players from loss to Washington Capitals

#1 Mattias Janmark

Mattias Janmark did not have a great game for the Edmonton Oilers. The veteran forward hit the ice for less than 10 minutes. But it was his role in the Capitals’ fifth goal that put his team behind the eight ball.

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Janmark misplayed the puck at the Washington blue line, allowing Dylan Strome to start a 2-on-1 rush the other way. Strome slid the puck to Anthony Beauvillier, who buried his fourth of the season.

#2 Evan Bouchard

Evan Bouchard continues to be a defensive liability for the Edmonton Oilers. While his offensive prowess is undeniable, Bouchard has struggled to mask his deficiencies on defense. That situation was evident on Wednesday night.

With the Oilers trailing 3-2, Ryan Leonard took Bouchard to school.

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Bouchard misplayed the 1-on-1 against Leonard. The Capitals forward utilized the situation to his advantage, getting behind the Edmonton blueliner. To compound the matter, Stuart Skinner was unable to bail out his defenseman. The goal restored the Capitals’ two-goal lead midway through the second period.

#3 Stuart Skinner

Stuart Skinner had a shaky outing on Wednesday night. The Oilers' netminder surrendered five goals on just 19 shots on the night. Leonard’s second goal of the night was a good example of how the Capitals took advantage of Skinner’s lack of focus on the night.

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Unfortunately for Edmonton, Skinner could not make a timely save. That situation derailed the Oilers’ momentum as they looked to get back into the game.

The Oilers will be right back on the ice on Thursday night as they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Benchmark International Arena in Florida.

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