I know what you're thinking from reading that title. You must think it has to do with letting out a big ol' fart after binging on some Chinese sweet and sour chicken.
"HEEHEE HE'S TALKING ABOUT FARTS!"
"CUE SHREK!"
Of course, you knew that there would be a Shrek reference in a Vegas Golden Knights post at some point. That's especially true regarding gas. You know it's tough for humans (and ogres!) to hold in their gas when it's a'brewing in their stomachs.
That can lead to some of the most awkward (and funniest) moments around. Imagine letting one rip during church or at an important meeting. How would that break the tension? If you don't find it funny, maybe you need a hug from Bruce Cassidy.
However, that's not why I'm talking about gas. In Game 4, the Golden Knights looked flat. After an emotional Game 3 victory in Edmonton, they were going through the motions. Suddenly, fans are panicking about the team's lackluster efforts as they've grown frustrated with their rivals getting the best of them.
Looks like Evander Kane's looking for Eataly before Game 5 on Wednesday. But that's beside the point. The Oilers have more gas throughout the series, beating the Golden Knights on the rush. It's led to Adin Hill being overmatched and Vegas on the brink of elimination.
How can the Vegas Golden Knights get the best of the Oilers?
Well, that starts with Tomas Hertl getting involved. It's a miracle the Golden Knights have three power play goals during the series because the Prague native has been absent. However, they haven't scored in their last five opportunities. Hertl also doesn't have a single point and has struggled with getting in front of the net.
Give credit to the Oilers for limiting him in this regard, especially since those redirections can cause trouble. However, getting on the scoresheet will drive his confidence up. That could spread like a gas cloud to other dry players, including Ivan Barbashev and Pavel Dorofeyev.
There's also playing the full 60 minutes that comes to mind. This has been a routine struggle for the Golden Knights throughout the season. Take your pick among the many stinkers that have lingered for Vegas. Maybe you don't want to smell Game 1's stinky third period. Perhaps Game 2's putrid second period makes you want to vomit.
Regardless, the Golden Knights need to clean up their act fast. They must put the pedal to the metal and not stink in Game 5. If they blow out their engines against the Oilers, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will have no issues putting you out to pasture. Now that would stink like rotten eggs.