Which goalie should the Edmonton Oilers start in Game 3 against the Kings?
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WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Oil Spills, Postmedia's Rob Wong speaks with Edmonton Journal Oilers writer Gerry Moddejonge to talk about the struggles in net for the Oilers so far in their series against the Los Angeles Kings. They discuss whether Edmonton will start Calvin Pickard in Game 3 and which players need to step up for the Oilers to get back in the series.
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