Oilers Coach Kris Knoblauch Sparks Tensions with Warning to Stars Before Game 3 Showdown
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Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch had some strong words for his opponents ahead of Game 3, warning that things might get a bit rough.
With Game 3 set to take place on Saturday night between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers, both teams are knotted at one game apiece, with both looking to set the tone early and often.
Speaking to the media ahead of Game 3, the Oilers bench boss had a message for the Stars if they were to try anything:
I think we got a lot of players who are physical and don't shy away from that, but also we need guys who can skate and get there in time to make those hits.
It's a bit of a double edged sword for the Oilers, as they certainly have the size and physicality necessary to make an impact in that regard, but also don't necessarily drop jaws with their speed.
So Knoblauch wasn't wrong in his assessment of things. If Dallas is going to target the Oilers for what they did to Hintz, they can expect just as much physicality served right back.
It's just a matter of whether or not they can catch up to the Stars or not.
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