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Can the Edmonton Oilers' second defence pair hold up?

Original: Can the Edmonton Oilers' second defence pair stand up to the pressure? https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7729443/2 026/1

Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock is auditioning defensive partners, with Connor Murphy among those tried in the second defence pairing. The question being debated is whether the current combination can withstand the pressure of a demanding NHL season and playoff expectations. Fans and analysts are weighing up the stats and chemistry of the various pairings.

Why now: The Oilers' defence depth is under scrutiny as the new coach experiments with pairings early in the season.

Edmonton OilersConnor MurphyMike Babcock

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• Can the Edmonton Oilers' second defence pair stand up to the pressure? https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7729443/2 026/10/28/edmonton-oilers-defence-connor-murphy-stats/ Connor Murphy has had several defensive partners as new Oilers head coach Mike Babcock auditions options. #… · athletic@sportsfeed.me

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