One month into the NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers are somehow sitting first in the Pacific Division but the underlying numbers tell a much different story. Host Nick Zararis breaks down what’s really happening beneath the surface: the poor 5-on-5 offense, inconsistent goaltending, and what it all means for Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Oilers’ Stanley Cup hopes.

🏒 Why the Oilers’ 6-7 record doesn’t match their top-of-division standing

📊 What the advanced stats (expected goals, scoring chances, and high-danger chances) reveal about Edmonton’s play

🥅 The goaltending crisis with Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard — and whether a Connor Ingram call-up could change things

💥 How injuries and Zach Hyman’s return might reshape the bottom six

🔥 Why this team’s talent vs results debate still matters as the season unfolds

Can the Oilers SURVIVE Another Month of Mediocre Play Before Zach Hyman Returns to Save Their Season

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The Edmonton Oilers blew a 3-1 third period to the New York Rangers, ultimately losing in overtime. The Oilers continue to struggle in October, can Edmonton find its identity before it's too late? Host Nick Zararis breaks down the Oilers defensive meltdown that saw Evan Bouchard Darnell Nurse and Stuart Skinner all make critical mistakes in the final frame that gave the Rangers the back door back in. Nick highlights Matthew Savoie for picking up his first career goal, the stark contrast between Tuesday's disciplined, thorough victory over Utah and Thursday's regression. Nick also discusses the technical breakdown of Bouchard's defensive mistakes, the team's overall lackadaisical mentality towards October hockey and whether the team's "we'll turn it on when we need to," approach is creating bad habits.

0:32 Rangers comeback loss is unacceptable

3:36 Oilers collapse in final 15 minutes

6:39 Good teams find ways to win

9:42 Differences between Tuesday's win and tonight

13:15 Rangers outworked Oilers down the stretch

17:19 Bouchard and defensive mistakes are frustrating

20:21 Oilers' lackadaisical mentality is the problem

25:03 Slow starts reflect "we'll get going later" mindset

27:36 Bad habits keep festering without consequences

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The Edmonton Oilers are starting to find their rhythm and Kris Knoblauch’s forward trust rankings are showing exactly who’s earning ice time. In today’s episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis breaks down how Knoblauch is sorting out his top six, why Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Andrew Mangiapane are carrying heavy minutes, and how Jack Roslovic and Vasily Podkolzin are turning heads with Leon Draisaitl. Plus: what Zach Hyman’s return means for lineup chemistry, which depth forwards are on thin ice, and how the Oilers’ forward pecking order could look heading into November.

0:33 Kris Knobloch's Forward Trust Hierarchy Begins

2:35 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Leading the Trust

4:37 Andrew Mangiapane's Strong Underlying Numbers

7:10 Jack Roslovic Forming Chemistry with Draisaitl

9:13 Vasily Podkolzin's Anywhere Anytime Role

13:52 Kasperi Kapanen and the Tenuous Group

16:25 Matthew Savoie Building Credibility in Smaller Role

19:30 Ike Howard's Limited Ice Time Problem

21:35 Bottom Six Lineup Complications with Hyman

24:38 NHL Meritocracy Myth and Contract Priority

27:12 Oilers Built to Play with Lead

Kris Knoblauch's trust rankings: How the Edmonton Oilers' forward lines are starting to click

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