WHAT'S NEXT
The Oilers conclude the pre-season schedule with a Battle of Alberta in Calgary on Saturday. You can watch the game EdmontonOilers.com and Facebook. Puck drop is 7:08 p.m. MST.
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The Slovak needed just two periods to put his boot through Opportunity's door, scoring in the first period and adding an assist on a Connor McDavid power-play marker at 1:03 of the second.
In the third, he walked in, driving wide on the man advantage and putting the puck under goaltender Connor Hellebuyck's arm far side for what would stand as the game-winner.
"It was a good game for me," Jurco said post-game.
"The more comfortable I get, the better I play. I just feel good and I think it shows."
And as for Bear, getting up-close with Opportunity as Oscar Klefbom's partner, Coach Tippett said it best.
"He kicked the door open."
The former Seattle Thunderbird scored his first of the pre-season at 5:26 of the third to knot the game up at 3-3 then provided some insurance as he fired a slap shot that was redirected before going in to make it 5-3.
"Coming into the game, I was just focusing on doing the right things," Bear said.
"Making sure I was moving the puck and taking care of my own end. I was happy that I was able to contribute."
Bear and Jurco ended the night as the second and third stars, respectively, but many other Oilers hopefuls had solid outings.
Gaëtan Haas and Anton Burdasov each picked up helpers, while William Lagesson was a steady presence on the back end, playing 16:37.
In the blue paint, Mike Smith ended the night with 18 saves on 21 shots. His best stop was in the first period when he denied the Jets entry by kicking out Mathieu Perreault's one-timer and Jack Roslovic's follow-up.
