The Waiting Game

The Edmonton Oilers survived a wild 6–5 shootout win over the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes, with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins making an immediate impact in his season debut while Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl combined for an absurd 10 points. The guys break down Carolina’s relentless pressure, Edmonton’s costly puck-management mistakes, Devin Levi’s clutch saves and whether the Oilers need to reshuffle a struggling bottom six. Ryan Rishaug, Jason Strudwick & Rob Brown have all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Edmonton Oilers leaned on special teams and Devin Levi to pull out a 4–3 overtime win over Minnesota, with birthday boy Evan Bouchard scoring the winner after the Wild’s top unit controlled much of the night at five-on-five. Ryan Rishaug, Jason Strudwick & Rob Brown debate Mike Babcock’s matchup decisions and whether McDavid and Draisaitl should have been split, while breaking down the resurgent penalty kill, McDavid’s growing PK role, Levi’s continued push for the crease and what Nugent-Hopkins’ return means for the lineup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deep dive on the Edmonton Oilers hot start as Ryan Rishuag welcomes Dennis King along with stalwart contributors Jason Strudwick and Rob Brown. Plus, teeing up a marquee head-to-head with the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Rishaug, Jason Strudwick, and Rob Brown break down the Oilers 6-2 win in Utah and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Mark Connolly filling in for an injured Ryan Rishaug, the guys break down the Oilers’ first regulation loss of the season, a 4–2 setback to Utah in which Edmonton’s depleted forward depth finally appeared to catch up with them despite another reasonably solid defensive effort. Jason Strudwick & Rob Brown on the panel. PK on the hook, but didn't play poorly (5:50) Never trust a D-man?? (7:38) Things got chippy with the top line (32:55) Brownie Points (51:20) Struddy's World (55:40) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.