Best Tom Nielson Podcasts (2025)

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OIL STREAM: Oilers SMOKE The KRAKen! 41:19

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The Oilers finally erupted offensively in a massive win over the Seattle Kraken, and The Oil Stream is here to break it all down! For the first time all season, the offence looked dangerous — is this the spark they've been waiting for? The boys dive into what clicked, what little went wrong, and why last night felt different. Then it's full speed a…

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Hats Rain For McDavid In Oilers Win! | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 12-04-25 1:03:59

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The Oilers lay a beat down on the Kraken by the score of 9-4! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Matt Kassian and Reid Wilkins break this game down with on the GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show. McDavid shot the puck more! Could Savoie's performance propel him into more scoring this season? Are things turning around for Edmonton? All of these discussion p…

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OIL STREAM: Oilers Run Into The "WALL" STEDT! 53:06

1d ago53:06

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On today's edition of The Oil Stream, the fellas break down the Oilers' disappointing shutout loss to the Minnesota Wild. They'll dive into what went wrong, what (if anything) went right, and what absolutely needs to change heading into the next game. Plus… why on earth didn't the Oilers draft Wallstedt? The guys revisit that question after last ni…

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Oilers Can't Solve Wallstedt | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 12-02-25 1:07:13

2d ago1:07:13

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The Oilers fail to solve Wallstedt as they lose to the Wild by the score of 1-0. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins break this game down with lots of talk around the possible Oilers goalie at the 2021 NHL Draft. Did you like the Oilers effort? Should Skinner have stopped the only goal tonight? Can the Oilers still build off this…

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OIL STREAM: Oilers Defeat Kraken, Wild Preview! 54:45

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On today's edition of The Oil Stream, the fellas recap the Oilers' shutout win over the Seattle Kraken from the weekend. They'll break down the full performance — the pros, the cons, and what truly stood out in Edmonton's most complete effort in a while. Then it's time to look ahead as the Oilers return home for a five-game homestand, beginning wit…

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Oilers Keep The Kraken At Bay! | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 11-29-25 58:19

5d ago58:19

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The Oilers shutout the Kraken in Seattle 4-0! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Reid Wilkins breakdown a complete effort from the Edmonton Oilers as they come out victorious. Was that the Oilers most complete game this year? How crucial is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to this team? How good was Skinner tonight? All of these questions answered followed by some gr…

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OIL STREAM: Should Connor Ingram Get A Look? | Oilers VS Kraken Preview! 52:54

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On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the boys are diving into all the latest news surrounding the Edmonton Oilers. They'll kick things off with a quick look back at yesterday's autograph sessions at Rogers Place and how the fans showed up. From there, the fellas will break down everything that came out of practice, including fresh injury updates a…

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OIL STREAM: Oilers Hit Rock Bottom... Maybe? 52:52

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On today's edition of The Oil Stream, the boys break down last night's embarrassing 8–3 loss to the Dallas Stars. What on earth is going on with this team? Was that performance officially rock bottom? Do the Oilers have any answers left — or is it time to start looking at trades? Plus: how hot is the seat getting for Knoblauch, and how much longer …

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Oilers Left Starstruck... | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 11-25-25 1:13:51

10d ago1:13:51

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The Oilers get blown out against the Stars 8-3 on home ice. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins breakdown the game as the Orange and Blue get embarrassed on home ice. What needs to happen? Is a change coming? Where is the leadership? Is Knoblauch on the hot seat? All of these questions answered around some FRUSTRATED conversation…

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OIL STREAM: Are The Oilers Back? 49:12

11d ago49:12

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On today's edition of The Oil Stream, the boys break down the Oilers' impressive 6–3 win over the defending Cup champs from the weekend. They'll dive into everything that went right, highlight a few areas that still need work, and shine a spotlight on Connor Clattenburg's NHL debut. Plus, the Oilers are finally back on home ice. The fellas will pre…

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Oilers Hang On In Florida! | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 11-22-25 1:03:45

13d ago1:03:45

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The Oilers are able to hang on against the Panthers as they win 6-3 in Florida. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Derek Van DIest and Matt Kassian breakdown the game with all the storylines and events that went down. Can Roslovic keep this production up? Has Frederic awakened? How big of a role did Skinner play tonight? All of these questions answered foll…

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OIL STREAM: Lightning Strike, Oilers Don't! 51:04

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On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the fellas recap last night's 2–1 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Oilers came out strong and looked sharp early, but couldn't finish the job. We'll break down the strong start, what slipped away, and what Edmonton needs to do to maintain momentum for a full 60 minutes. Then it's time to look ahead…

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Oilers Robbed In Overtime 2-1 | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 11-20-25 1:02:45

15d ago1:02:45

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The Oilers lose is disappointing fashion to the Lightning 2-1 in OT. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle breakdown the game we saw go down in Tampa Bay. How well did Pickard play today? Did the Oilers deserve better? Can the Oilers build off a loss like this? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream …

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Oilers Can't Comeback In Washington | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 11-19-25 1:14:43

16d ago1:14:43

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The Oilers fail to make the comeback in Washington as they fall 7-4 to the Capitals. Tom Gazolla, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian are here to breakdown what we saw in this loss tonight. How bad was Skinner tonight? Where is the life in this team? How much of the management gets the blame? We discuss all of these topics and so much more on this edition…

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OIL STREAM: Oilers Pitstop In Washington! 54:14

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It's game day, and The Oil Stream is back to get you set for tonight's matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Washington Capitals! The boys will break down the projected lineups, discuss the key adjustments the Oilers need to make against a heavy, structured Caps squad, while highlighting the players to watch on both sides. All that, plus plen…

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Oilers With No Life In Buffalo | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 11-17-25 1:08:53

18d ago1:08:53

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The Oilers...... well, do what the Oilers do and lose to the Buffalo Sabres by the score of 5-1. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian breakdown in what we saw as a lifeless Oilers team take on an inspired Sabres team that showed it on the scoreboard. Is Knoblauch on the hot seat? How much of the blame goes to Skinner? Why can't this team defen…

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OIL STREAM: Oilers VS Sabres Preview! 52:32

18d ago52:32

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The Oilers keep the road trip rolling with an overtime win against the Hurricanes, and The Oil Stream is here to break it all down! Hernan and Tommy dissect everything from last night's victory — the line combinations, Stuart Skinner's performance, Zach Hyman's continued impact, and the key moments that sealed the win. Then it's on to tonight's mat…

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Draisaitl Ends It In Overtime! | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 11-15-25 1:05:48

20d ago1:05:48

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The Oilers take down the Hurricanes by the score of 4-3 in OT! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Joaquin Gage breakdown this highly entertaining matchup we saw. The Oilers jumped ahead to a 2-0 lead right away in the first period, but Carolina climbed back to tie at 2 before the teams traded goals in the 3rd to send it to OT where Leon Draisaitl ends it…

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OIL STREAM: Oilers & Blue Jackets Recap, Hurricanes Preview! 53:52

21d ago53:52

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On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the fellas dive into last night's disappointing loss to the Blue Jackets. They'll break down what went wrong, what (if anything) they liked, and what absolutely needs to change. They'll take a closer look at the first line from last night — what worked, what didn't, and what adjustments might be needed moving f…

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Oilers Fall Short In Columbus | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 11-13-25 1:03:41

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Oilers come up short in Columbus against the Blue Jackets by the score of 5-4. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle are here to breakdown this action packed game we saw go down. Has Pickard lost his step? Does Knoblauch lean on McDrai too hard? What is wrong with the Oilers defensive structure? All of these question answered followed by great d…

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Oilers Win It In OT Over The Flyers | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 11-12-25 1:10:19

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The Oilers take this one by the score of 2-1 in OT over the Flyers! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Derek Van Diest and Matt Kassian breakdown this win for Edmonton with lots of great discussion. How lucky were the Oilers tonight? Savoie trending in the right direction? Roslovic stays hot! All of this great conversation and so much more on this edition o…

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OIL STREAM: Road Trip Kickoff in Philly, Blue Jackets Recap! 54:01

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On today's episode, the fellas break down the Oilers' most recent win over the Columbus Blue Jackets — dissecting every aspect of the game, what worked, and what still needs improvement. Then it's time to look ahead, as Edmonton kicks off its seven-game road trip tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers. The guys will take a look at the projected li…

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Oilers Comeback To Win 5-4 In OT! | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 11-10-25 1:17:23

25d ago1:17:23

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Well, the Oilers comeback from down 4-2 to win 5-4 in OT over the Blue Jackets! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins are here to breakdown this thriller that went down at Rogers Place. How well did Skinner play? Did sitting Bouchard help him? Is McDavid back to his old self? All of these questions answered around some great discus…

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OIL STREAM: Oilers Look For Bounce Back Against The Jackets! 55:46

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On today's episode, the fellas recap Saturday night's embarrassing 9-1 loss and try to figure out what exactly went wrong. What do the Oilers need to do differently? How can they fix things moving forward? They'll also preview tonight's matchup as the Oilers welcome in the Blue Jackets, with a full lineup update as a few players are banged up. All …

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Oilers Get Stomped On | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 11-08-25 1:14:39

27d ago1:14:39

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Well..... that was interesting. The Oilers get PUMPED 9-1 on home ice to the Avalanche. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins are to breakdown this tire fire of a game. Who do you blame for this performance? Does this team have what it takes to get out of this rut? What's next? All of this discussion and so much more on this editio…

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OIL STREAM: McDavid vs MacKinnon: Oilers vs Avalanche Preview! 54:55

28d ago54:55

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On today's episode, the fellas tee up tomorrow's huge matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Colorado Avalanche — a battle loaded with star power featuring McDavid vs MacKinnon! What do the Oilers need to do to take down one of the league's best? What will the lineups look like? Plus, Team Canada has revealed their new jerseys for the upcoming…

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OIL STREAM: Oilers Blow Another Lead... 55:19

1M ago55:19

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On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the fellas break down another frustrating loss for the Edmonton Oilers. Why does this team keep blowing leads? What needs to change — structure, personnel, mindset, or all of the above? We'll also dive into just how much the Oilers are missing Zach Hyman right now. His presence, compete level, and finishing abi…

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Oilers Fall In The Shootout To The Stars | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 11-04-25 1:00:48

1M ago1:00:48

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The Oilers fall to the Stars 4-3 in a shootout. With that, we have Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle here to breakdown another 2 goal lead blown by Edmonton. Did Skinner play well enough tonight? Why can't the Oilers hold onto a lead? On a positive note, how good has Roslovic been? All of these questions answered followed by great discussion…

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Oilers Give Up The Lead To The Blues. | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 11-03-25 59:24

1M ago59:24

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Oilers blow a 2-0 lead to the struggling Blues. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian are here to breakdown the Oilers loss in St.Louise. What was Bouchard doing on the game winning goal? How did Pickard play? Did this team play good enough to win? All of these questions answered paired with great discussion on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oi…

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OIL STREAM: Oilers VS Blues Preview! 54:39

1M ago54:39

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On today's Oil Stream, the fellas break down the Oilers' exciting overtime win over the Blackhawks on Saturday night! How did the team look, did the line combos work, and who stood out when it mattered most? Plus, we look ahead to tonight's matchup vs. the St. Louis Blues — what should we expect, what adjustments could be coming, and who needs to s…

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Oilers Win It In OT 3-2! | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 11-01-25 1:10:45

1M ago1:10:45

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The Oilers take down the Blackhawks in OT 3-2! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Matt Kassian and Reid Wilkins are here to break down the Oilers coming out victorious. Stuart Skinner responds well, Bouchard redmption game? Roslovic looking great, McDavid starting to get going. Lots of great discussion we have here on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stre…

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OIL STREAM: Oilers Lose Again, Blackhawks Preview! 54:12

1M ago54:12

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Tough one in Oil Country last night. On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the fellas break down the disappointing loss that saw the Oilers blow a two-goal lead in the third period. What went wrong? Who's to blame? And how should the lineup look moving forward? We'll wrap things up by previewing tomorrow's matchup as Edmonton closes out the homesta…

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Oilers Collapse To The Rangers... | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 10-30-25 1:16:50

1M ago1:16:50

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The Oilers CHOKE after having a 3-1 lead heading into the 3rd period leading to the Rangers taking this one 4-3 in OT. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Matt Kassian and Reid Wilkins are here to breakdown the Oilers failing to hold onto this lead. How much of this loss can you blame Skinner for? What was Bouchard doing all game? What does Knoblauch do next…

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OIL STREAM: Oilers Defeat Mammoth 6-3! 53:48

1M ago53:48

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The Oil Stream is back after a massive win for the Edmonton Oilers! The fellas break down last night's huge victory over the best in the West — the Utah Mammoth. They'll dive into the starting lineup, how the Oilers set the tone early, and what the team still needs to clean up despite the big win. Then they'll look ahead to tomorrow night's home ma…

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Oilers Win Big! | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 10-28-25 1:10:41

1M ago1:10:41

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The Oilers win big over the Mammoth at Rogers Arena! Good thing we have Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins are here to breakdown the win. Edmonton takes down Utah 6-3 with some great play all through the lineup! Is McDavid returning to his former self? Has Roslovic saved his season with the Oilers? All of this with some great di…

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OIL STREAM: Oilers Strike Out, Utah Preview! 54:51

1M ago54:51

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The Oil Stream is back after a tough weekend for the Edmonton Oilers. The fellas break down both weekend losses — starting with the defeat to the Seattle Kraken and then last night's overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks. What went wrong? What's going on with Connor McDavid? And is the Nurse–Bouchard pairing really the answer moving forward? They'…

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Oilers Lose In OT.... | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 10-26-25 1:01:31

1M ago1:01:31

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The Oilers lose again, this time to the Canucks in OT. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle are here to breakdown another disappointing loss for the Orange and Blue. Was Kris Knoblauch's decisions with the lineup the reason why they loss? Did Pickard give them a chance to win? Are the top guys doing enough? All of this discussion and so much mo…

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Oilers Lose to The Kraken | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 10-25-25 1:00:15

1M ago1:00:15

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The Oilers fall to the Kraken in Seattle to end their 2 game win streak. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian are here to breakdown what happened in this disappointing loss for the Orange and Blue. Where has the Offense gone? Did Skinner give them a chance to win tonight? Lot's of great discussion and topics that the guys breakdown on this edi…

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OIL STREAM: Oilers & Habs Recap, Seattle Kraken Preview! 53:48

1M ago53:48

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The Oil Stream is back after another wild night of Oilers hockey! The boys break down last night's thrilling 6-5 win over the Montreal Canadiens, as the Oilers pick up their second straight victory in dramatic fashion. From the offensive explosion to the defensive lapses, they'll cover everything you need to know from that rollercoaster of a game. …

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Oilers Win In A Thriller! | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 10-23-25 1:15:31

1M ago1:15:31

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What a game! The Oilers somehow pull out a win against the red hot Canadiens by the score of 6-5. With that, Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Matt Kassian and Reid Wilkins are here to breakdown the action pack game we got. We had lots to discuss including Bouchard and Nurse's play, Pickard's game, Reffing and everything around it. Can the Oilers build off…

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OIL STREAM: Jake Walman Overtime Winner! 53:37

1M ago53:37

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The Oil Stream is back with a full breakdown of last night's NHL action! The Edmonton Oilers are back in the win column after taking down the Ottawa Senators, and the boys are here to dive into it all — what they liked, what they didn't, and what needs to happen next for the Oilers to keep things rolling. They'll also take a closer look at last nig…

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Oilers Take The Win In OT! | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 10-21-25 56:58

1M ago56:58

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The Oilers get the win in overtime! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle are here to break down the game as there was nothing short of to talk about. Ike Howard buries his first goal of his career, Savoie first career point, Skinner #100 win in his career, Henrique game #1000! It was a game of milestones. Are the Oilers back to their old winnin…

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OIL STREAM: We've Never Seen This From McDavid..? 53:36

2M ago53:36

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The Oil Stream is back after another brutal weekend for the Edmonton Oilers. The boys break down both losses — first to the New Jersey Devils, then to the Detroit Red Wings — and try to figure out why the Oilers suck right now. From the constant line changes, to Connor McDavid's struggles, and the overall lack of consistency, nothing's off the tabl…

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Oilers Lose Again... | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 10-19-25 1:06:01

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The Oilers lose once again on the road in Detroit to the Red Wings so we have Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian here to break down the game. The Oilers were fighting it all night not being able to generate any offense while giving away the puck too often allowing for Detroit to capitalize. What's wrong with the Oilers top guys? Are they tir…

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Oilers Uninspired Play Leads To Another Loss | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 10-18-25 1:00:12

2M ago1:00:12

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The Oilers looked BRUTAL in New Jersey and it's Hernan Salas, Joaquin Gage and Ben Thomson here to break it down for you. The top guys look asleep, Bouchard and Nurse with horrible mistakes. Kris Knoblauch switching the lines too often? How about the goalies being one of the only bright spots on this team right now! All of this discussion and so mu…

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Oil Stream: Evan Bouchard's Worst Game Ever..? 52:10

2M ago52:10

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The Oil Stream is back after a tough one for the Edmonton Oilers. The guys break down last night's 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders — an embarrassing effort that has fans asking what's going on with this team. From Evan Bouchard's struggles, to Connor McDavid's surprising slump, and Kris Knoblauch constantly juggling the lineup, there's a lot to …

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Oilers Fall Short Against The Islanders | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 10-16-25 1:10:43

2M ago1:10:43

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The Oilers lose to the Islanders at UBS Arena and it's Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian here to breakdown this loss. The Oilers, after looking sloppy on Tuesday night against the Rangers, come out just as bad but this time don't get as lucky. Evan Bouchard was nothing short of discussion tonight with some costly mistakes. The guys got this…

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OIL STREAM: Is Stuart Skinner A Legit Number One? 53:56

2M ago53:56

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The boys are back with a brand new episode of The Oil Stream! We're recapping last night's huge 2–0 win by the Edmonton Oilers over the New York Rangers — a big performance to keep the momentum rolling early in the season. The fellas break down all the key moments from the game, sharing their thoughts on what worked, what didn't, and how the lineup…

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Stuart Skinner Gets The Shutout In A 2-0 Win! | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 10-14-25 1:03:10

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Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle breakdown the Oilers win over the Rangers! Stuart Skinner was spectacular tonight with his first shutout of the season! Roslovic made his debut, how did he look? Frederic taking off the top line.... then scores his first of the year! Lot's of great topics we talk and breakdown in this edition of The GCL Dies…

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Oilers Bounce Back Vs Canucks | The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show | 10-11-25 1:01:13

2M ago1:01:13

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It's Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Matt Kassian and Reid Wilkins breaking down the Oilers huge win over the Canucks by the score of 3-1. The guys dive into the Oilers top line buzzing around all night, Demko holding Vancouver in the game, Kane making his presence known and so much more. Does Pickard get the start in New York? All of that to be discusse…