Thank God - another Oiler victory

Last night, my Oilers blew out the Columbus Blue Jackets, and thank God they did. They now sit four points out of a playoff spot, and they play nine of their next 12 games on the road. I can't even believe, after going to game seven the Stanley Cup Finals last season, that it's going to be a nail biter for the team to even get in.

This team needs a shake up, but it also needs to start winning games. Last night was a good start.

The Oilers began the first period last night but outshooting the Jackets 12-0 before Columbus got one shot on goal. After seeing that, I figured I was in for fun night of watching hockey. In the end, it was a 5-2 victory.

Nice going, buys - now keep it up. Tonight's game vs. Vancouver is a critical Northwest Division matchup that the Oilers must win.

Ryan Smyth (center) got things started last night with his first period goal, beating former Oiler goalie Ty Conklin. Rumors are swirling up north that the team is working on a long-term extension, and I sure hope so. No one deserves to be financially rewarded on the team more than Smyth.

I love this pic - Fernando Pisani's goal last night, 22 seconds into the second period. The Italian Stallion had a goal and two assists last night. Pisani needs to return to from from last year's playoffs. If he does, it will be a huge boost to Edmonton's playoff prospects.

Go Oilers!