Year after year, the Edmonton Oilers showcase a dazzling offense, only to be undermined by inconsistent and porous goaltending.
The Oilers narrowly escaped a late-game collapse, holding on for a 4–3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in preseason action at Rogers Place. While defensive inconsistencies reemerged, they were ultimately overshadowed by the dominant performance of Edmonton’s top line.
Leon Draisaitl led the charge with a four-point showing—netting two goals and adding two assists—while Connor McDavid contributed a goal and two assists of his own. Trent Frederic also recorded a pair of points, including a goal, in a performance that showcased notable chemistry among the trio.