Disastrous Missed Opportunities: How the Oilers’ Collapse in Detroit Unfolded Behind the Scenes

First Period:

The first quality chance of the game came for Detroit after another turnover, with Andrew Copp firing a clean look that Ilya Skinner stopped with a solid save.

Connor McDavid had an opportunity coming down the slot but again opted to pass. The attempted feed to Andrew Mangiapane failed, resulting in a turnover and another chance for Detroit — though they couldn’t capitalize.

Skinner then made a strong save on Alex DeBrincat to keep the game scoreless.

Ike Howard had his first real opportunity with a one-timer, but the puck bounced awkwardly, and he mishandled the shot — the kind of look Howard needs to capitalize on if he’s going to keep a spot in the lineup. 

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