Yes, the Edmonton Oilers did lose their first game of the season in horrible fashion. This was something that could have been imagined since a lot of experts feared the worst out of this team.
Many have pointed to how the preseason success of this team was something to be washed over because playing against teams with minor league talent isn’t something to brag about. There was a lot of factors that could have been against the Oilers in their season opener, but the fact is excuses are made for losers that don’t own up to their mistakes.