Connor Ingram Deserved Better in Oilers’ 2-1 Shootout Loss
Connor Ingram battled valiantly, stonewalling an elite Avalanche squad until the shootout. The Oilers' offense faltered even with their defensive game coming along.
"You've got to find a save somewhere. " That's what goaltender Connor Ingram said after a stellar performance on Monday night for the Edmonton Oilers, where he did everything but win the game. Ingram was dialed in and kept the Oilers in the mix with the Presidents' Trophy winners in the Colorado Avalanche.
He simply lost the skills competition they call the shootout -- and to three pretty good shooters in Valeri Nichushkin, Martin Necas, and Nathan MacKinnon. Trending Stories: Does It Actually Matter Who the Oilers Play? Max Jones Won’t Return for the Oilers When asked about his game, Ingram said he feels pretty good.
When asked about how he's reading the game and the plays, including those of his teammates: "I'm not the guy for answers like that. I don't really know what I'm doing out there, just stop the puck. " Ingram is simple and concise when he speaks—much like his game in goal.
He’s not flashy, and he doesn’t overmove. He stays in position and focuses on doing his job. His teammates have noticed that consistency, and they were disappointed they couldn’t find that extra goal for their netminder—one he absolutely deserved.