The Oilers were second in penalty-kill percentage last season (84.4 percent) behind the San Jose Sharks (85.7 percent). Edmonton allowed 31 power-play goals, tied with the Columbus Blue Jackets for fewest in the NHL despite averaging 4:47 of shorthanded ice time to Columbus' 4:07. Despite struggling at even strength, Smith was among the top goalies on the penalty kill with a .915 save percentage that was fourth among those to play at least 20 games, and Koskinen was sixth at .902. To maintain a strong kill, the Oilers may want to use a similar timeshare between Smith and Koskinen again this season.