Oilers Forced to End Practice After 20 Minutes Due to Goaltender Smashing His Stick and Leaving

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Skyler Walker
November 3, 2023 (1:25 PM)

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Edmonton Oilers' Struggles Boil over at Practice

In the midst of the NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers are facing a challenging period. Their recent match against the Dallas Stars added another loss to their record, leaving them with two wins, six losses, and one overtime loss this season.

A Tough Spot in the Standings For The Oilers

This string of losses has placed the Oilers as the 30th-worst team in the NHL out of 32 teams. With only two wins to their name, they are currently behind most of their competitors.

Tensions Boil Over at Practice Today

During a morning practice session, the frustration within the team became evident. Oilers' goaltender Stuart Skinner, visibly upset, smashed his stick against the goalposts. His emotional exit from practice highlighted the mounting pressure.

In response to this incident, practice was abruptly cut short, with the team spending only about 20 minutes on the ice. This unexpected end to their practice has raised concerns within the hockey community and among fans.

''Skinner just smashed his stick on the goal post in frustration and left the ice. Main practice appears to be over but there are still some drills happening.''

''Why did Woodcroft have a practice for 20 minutes? Was that too hard on his kindergarten team?''

The Oilers now face the challenge of regrouping and finding a way to turn their season around in the face of these ongoing struggles.