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The Edmonton Oilers lost 4–3 in overtime to the New York Rangers on Thursday at Rogers Place. J.T. Miller scored the winner at two minutes, 49 seconds of overtime with a wrist shot under Stuart Skinner’s blocker. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch was unhappy with the way the game turned in the third period.
NEW YORK -- Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers aren't satisfied with their strong start. They know they can improve. McDavid scored the tiebreaking goal and Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, all in the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers ...
The Edmonton Oilers will continue their three-game homestand at Rogers Place on Thursday night against the New York Rangers. You can watch the game on Sportsnet One at 7:00 p.m. MDT or listen live on the Oilers Radio Network, including 880 CHED.
Connor McDavid is off to a slow start this season by his standards. He has three goals and 11 assists in 12 games for 14 points. His plus-minus rating is -4, showing the Edmonton Oilers ’ defensive issues. While he continues to create plays, his goal scoring has dipped from the 64-goal season he enjoyed in 2022-23.
The important job for the Oilers is to find chemistry before the playoffs, and there are signs of three units that can work.
Happy Halloween, hockey fans. After Tuesday's Frozen Frenzy whirlwind, most NHL teams have hit the 10-game mark.