The Hockey Writers Edmonton Oilers writing crew get together to discuss the 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of the Playoffs, Mike Smith's puck-playing gaff and overall performance, whether the Oilers should go back to him in Game 2, keys to avoid going down 0-2 and finally another edition of plus-1/minus-1.

Time Stamps

1:47 Takeaways From Game 1 vs. the Kings

3:43 Mike Smith's Performance in Game 1

7:11 Was the officiating in Game 1 beneficial for the Oilers?

8:30 Oilers' Power Play Looked Good in Game 1

9:03 What are the keys to victory for the Oilers in Game 2?

10:19 Do the Oilers go back to Mike Smith in Game 2?

14:00 Plus-1 / Minus-1

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