The Edmonton Oilers suffered a tough loss to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, and it seems that changes may be on the horizon for their power play strategy. Head coach Dave Tippett is considering making adjustments to the team’s power play unit in hopes of improving their performance.
During the game against the Stars, the Oilers had five opportunities on the power play but were unable to capitalize on any of them. This lack of success has prompted Tippett to reevaluate the team’s approach.
In a post-game interview, Tippett stated, “We’ll look at some things and see if we can make some adjustments. We’ve got some good players out there, we just have to find a way to execute a little bit better.”
The Oilers currently have a 17.6% success rate on the power play, which ranks them 20th in the league. This is a significant drop from last season, where they ranked 7th in the league with a 21.2% success rate.
Tippett’s potential changes to the power play unit could involve switching up the players on the ice or implementing new strategies. He has not yet revealed any specific details, but it is clear that he is determined to find a solution to the team’s struggles.
The Oilers will have a chance to put these changes into action on Thursday night when they face off against the Vancouver Canucks. It will be interesting to see if the adjustments have a positive impact on their power play performance.
In the meantime, Tippett and the Oilers will continue to analyze and strategize in order to improve their overall game. As the season progresses, it will be crucial for the team to make necessary adjustments in order to stay competitive in the highly competitive North Division.
