Report: Tristan Jarry, Oilers teammates ‘getting into it’ at practice
There may be trouble brewing in Edmonton.
On the latest episode of the 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman brought up an incident involving Edmonton Oilers’ goaltender Tristan Jarry and some of his teammates.
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“There’s a lot of talk out there about Jarry got into it in practice with some of his teammates out there,” Friedman said, adding that it’s been a difficult season in Edmonton. While he didn’t comment further on any potential spat, the NHL insider did provide some commentary on where the team is at.
“You reach the point where the fun goes away, and it’s like we’re banging our head against the ceiling, and we’re trying to break through,” Friedman said. “Edmonton, there’s only one place to go. They’ve been in the Final twice in a row, and that’s where I think things get really hard on you, because success is only measured in one way, and losing is painful.”
Through 13 games with the Oilers, Jarry is 6-5-1 with an .862 save percentage (SV%) and 3.96 goals against average (GAA). In his last 10 apperances, Jarry has a minus-6.1 goals saved above expected (GSAx).
The Oilers are 31-25-8 with 70 points, third in the Pacific Division and three points back of the Anaheim Ducks for first in the division. Edmonton heads to Denver to face the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, then the state of Texas to face the Dallas Stars on Thursday, wrapping up their road trip with a game against the St. Louis Blues on Friday.
Forward Connor McDavid leads the NHL in assists and points with 73 and 108, respectively. He also leads the Oilers in goals with 35, while Leon Draisaitl has 34 goals and 58 assists for 92 points.
Evan Bouchard leads all NHL defenseman in assists and points with 55 and 73, respectively.