Oilers Lose Opener in OT as Bouch Goes Supernova

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.

The Oilers swept their California road trip and extended their winning streak to five and are still without a regulation loss, led by a four-point performance from Connor McDavid in his 800th NHL game and 39 saves from Devon Levi. The guys break down whether Edmonton’s lower-risk, “bend but don’t break” style is sustainable despite regularly being outshot, while highlighting the early impact of Ryan Shea and the commitment McDavid and the rest of the group are showing to Mike Babcock’s system. Vasily Podkolzin’s torrid scoring start also raises the question of whether the Oilers may already have another legitimate top-six finisher in-house. Rishaug, Strudwick and Brown break it all down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.