EST Afternoons with Hernan Salas & Joaquin Gage

Another lead squandered by the Oilers, who lost by mere inches in OT on a controversial goal by Ryan Poehling. That 4-3 OTL leaves Edmonton down 3-1 against the Ducks. Guest host Matt Iwanyk and former Oiler Joaquin Gage cover the game from puck drop to finish, explaining why the Oilers are down in this series. How did they give away a 2-0 first-period lead? What in their game has set them back th...

Matt Iwanyk steps in for Hernan Salas to join former Oiler Joaquin Gage to preview tonight's Oilers vs Ducks contest! What are the biggest notes from the morning skate? How is Oilers HC Kris Knoblauch feeling ahead of puck drop? Any big adjustments, lineup-wise, for the Oilers? Derek Lee from The Hockey News clicks into the show to share some perspective on the Ducks and what the vibes are for the...

Iwanyk and Gager go end-to-end, sharing all the details surrounding both the Oilers and the Ducks heading into Game 3. Who's playing, who's out? What have they thought of the series so far? What needs to happen for the Oilers to take a 2-1 series lead? How do they get going on the power play? Will Edmonton play better on the road, or will Ducks faithful energize their team down at the Honda Center...

Salas and Gage continue to dissect the Oilers 6-4 lose to the Anaheim Ducks.  Plus, Mick Kern from SiriusXM NHL swings by to dive deeper into the NHL Playoffs! He talks about the Oilers/Ducks series before going around the clock! Honest takes, realistic wishes, game recaps, special teams talk, crucial stats and a plethora of other notes are aired throughout the program! Of course, they examine the...

Connor McDavid was held off the scoresheet for the second straight game, as the Ducks tied the series at one apiece against the Oilers...  What cost the Oilers the game? Was it overall team defence, or just a handful of giveaways? How do the Oilers craft a game plan to remedy Anaheim's relentless forecheck? What did the Ducks do right in their own end to prevent the Oilers from scoring on the powe...

The Edmonton Oilers welcome the Anaheim Ducks to town for Game 2 of their first-round series! Jason Dickinson is a game-time decision, while Josh Samanski is expected to step in for the injured Adam Henrique to make his playoff debut! To get an Anaheim perspective on the contest, Patrick Present from The Hockey News stops by. How will the Ducks respond tonight? How can they try to take this series...

Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage list the expected lineups, starters, and so much more for Game 2 between the Oilers and Ducks! What should the Orange and Blue change about their approach to the game? How do they go out and take another one from the Ducks? NHL.com's Derek Van Diest pays us a visit to preview the game. What does he want to see from the Oilers tonight? What set them back in Game 1? How...

Salas and Gage continue to discuss what worked for the Oilers? Where did they get caught? How can they shift their approach in Game 2 of the best-of-seven series? Which players stood out on either side of the ice? Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage recap all the action! And three other games went down in the NHL as the Flyers battled the Penguins, the Sens and Canes hit the ice, and the Wild took on th...

The Oilers had an impressive comeback against the Ducks in Game 1 of their series last night, with Jason Dickinson and Kasperi Kapanen each getting a pair of goals! Hernan and Joaquin present Highlights/Lowlights to dissect it minute by minute! The lead, the fall, and the Oilers' comeback are illustrated in this segment. We note the defensive gaffes, dazzling dekes, poised plays, and everything in...

Gager and Nanso hone in on the goalies, sharing important numbers surrounding Connor Ingram and Lukas Dostal. Who has the edge in the crease? What does the series come down to overall? Can Ingram provide good enough goaltending for the Oilers to get past Anaheim? When was his last playoff game? To get more perspective on Game 1, former Oiler Jason Strudwick connects with the fellas to preview the...

It all starts tonight for the Oilers... Game 1, Round 1 against the Ducks at home! Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage plunge deep into this first-round matchup, sharing key stats, special teams numbers, lineups, coach/player quotes and a plethora of other things to get you ready for puck drop! Leon Draisaitl and Jason Dickinson are both gametime decisions for Edmonton, with HC Kris Knoblauch telling me...

Salas and Koob also head out East to connect with Joe Yerdon from Bleacher Report to get some perspective on the Buffalo Sabres as they get set to battle the Boston Bruins. Why have the Sabres played so well this season? Who's been a top contributor for Buffalo? What challenges might the Bruins present? Plus, the Jays are out in Arizona to open a three-game series with the Diamondbacks, the Raptor...

Edmonton is buzzing with the postseason on the horizon. It's the Oilers and Ducks in Round 1, with the Oilers finishing second in the Pacific Division following a convincing win against the Canucks. Hernan Salas and Zach 'Koob' Kubusch tee up the first round of the NHL Playoffs, sharing their predictions on all eight matchups! Any big upsets we predict? Who has the best chance to win the cup? Whic...

Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage plunge deep into all things NHL, previewing the Oilers vs Canucks game tonight, while looking ahead to the postseason. Tyler Madarasz from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, producer of NHL Morning Skate, phones into the show to touch on the round one matchups and the playoffs in general. Having some fun, we tap into the Red Light District as Gager presents a random topic…

The Edmonton Oilers look to claim second in the Pacific Division with a win tonight against the Canucks to wrap up the regular season. What would it mean for Round 1 of the playoffs if they get the win tonight? What other matchups have been set? When will the games begin? Who else is hitting the ice to play game 82 along with the Oilers tonight? We also talk about the NBA Playoffs when TSN's Josh...

During Hernan's Noticias, Nanso provides updates on the Blue Jays' series against the Brewers, the craze around the NHL and the NBA play-in games from last night and whatever's set to go down today! We then have some fun in Hernan's World with Salas bringing in a surprise topic! Plus how much fun is scoreboard watching, meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets will not participate in the playoffs this year af...

Lots to get to on today's show with just two days left in the NHL regular season. The East playoffs are set, and a few matchups are cemented out in the West. What are the current playoff matchups looking like? Who should the Oilers want to play? What factors are affecting the Oilers' potential first-round opponent? What notes should we know from practice today? Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage explor...

Just a few days are left in the NHL regular season, with all 16 playoff teams confirmed. Ottawa punched its ticket to the first round of playoff action, with the fellas putting the spotlight on the Sens when Brandon Piller from Locked On Sens joins the program. What's the skinny on Captain Brady Tkachuk, who suffered an injury this weekend? Which players have been instrumental in Ottawa's season?...

Two powerhouse clubs went back and forth to the bitter end as the Oilers fell 2-1 in the shootout to the Avalanche last night. Intensity was prevalent on both sides of the ice, which led to an amazing finish! Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage tell the story of the game, getting into the Highlights/Lowlights of the contest. Connor McDavid scored the lone goal for the Oilers, Ike Howard played his first...

Salas and Gage go around the league to hone in on the main Norris Trophy candidates, with Nanso sharing some important details regarding each of the top defencemen in the hunt. Does anyone have a clear edge in the race? Then more on Oilers and Avs that goes tonight from Rogers Place! Out east, the Flyers are in the hunt in the Metropolitan with a monumental test against the Hurricanes. They're one...

Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage brush over Edmonton's 1-0 shutout loss in LA on Saturday, the injury to Max Jones, injury updates for Edmonton and preview tonight's game that will see Ike Howard's return to the lineup. They also go coast-to-coast, teeing up the big slate of games going down this evening to highlight matchups that hold playoff implications. Plus Norris Trophy Conversation after Prong...

Salas also gives some updates from Oilers practice, with the team hitting the ice in the second hour of the show. Did Kris Knoblauch offer any news on Connor Ingram or Jason Dickinson? Who else spoke? Reid Wilkins also gets into the mix to talk all things Oilers and NHL! Then, Ben Steiner from Sports Illustrated swings by to share some updates on Canada's soccer squad ahead of the World Cup! What...

It's a fiery Friday edition of EST Afternoons with Hernan Salas flying solo! He tees up tomorrow's Oilers vs Kings matinee, the Jays vs Twins series opener, while providing live updates on the Masters! Dennis Bernstein from The Fourth Period joins the show to describe LA's race toward a playoff spot, the fit of Artemi Panarin in the lineup, and the chemistry for the rest of the Kings' roster. What...

Hernan then delivers the news of the day, going to the NHL, MLB, Masters and much more before teeing up a big 14-game NHL schedule. Which games should Oilers fans take note of? Who's starting to slip in the standings, and who can clinch tonight? Out east, the Jays sit third in the AL East with a 5-7 record, beating the Dodgers last night. Ian Harrison from the Associated Press stops by to chat abo...

Connor McDavid recorded a point on all five Oilers goals en route to a 5-2 win over the Sharks! Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage give their take on the big win, the injuries to Jason Dickinson and Connor Ingram, while looking ahead at what's next for the Oilers. We go back to the film to dive into Highlights/Lowlights, with Gager and Nanso describing the best/worst moments of the game. The boys take...