Getty NEWARK, NJ – APRIL 05: Mike Babcock of the Toronto Maple Leafs handles bench duties against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on April 5, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Maple Leafs 2-1 to clinch a playoff position. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The Edmonton Oilers did not have the sort of Opening Night they would have wanted. And head coach Mike Babcock didn’t sugarcoat it.
The Oilers rallied after falling behind 5-2 to the Vancouver Canucks early in the third period. Vasily Podkolzin’s second goal of the night sent
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