Jay Woodcrofts Smart Lineup Change Last Night That Fans May Not Have Realized

Edmonton Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft made some bold lineup changes before last night's Game 5 against the LA Kings, and it paid off in a big way. With their season on the line, Woodcroft moved 6-foot-7 centerman Nick Bjugstad up to the Oilers' second line, which proved to be a smart move.

Bjugstad scored a deflection goal that gave the Oilers the lead in the game, and the team never looked back. Fans were pleased with this decision as it added some much-needed size and physicality to the Oilers' forward group.


This is a great example of a coach making strategic changes to improve the team's chances of success in a must-win game. With the Oilers leading the series 3-2, every move counts, and they will need to continue making smart decisions like this if they want to come out on top.