Oilers Offense Struggles After Devils Loss

The Edmonton Oilers continue to struggle with offensive challenges and depth scoring, as highlighted by their recent 3-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils. Head coach Kris Knoblauch observed that players tend to defer their game when playing alongside superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, affecting overall team performance. Despite a strong third period push, Edmonton's offensive woes were apparent, with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins notably scoring just once in his last 15 games. The team has been unable to secure comfortable victories, often edging out narrow wins or suffering close losses, which has been an ongoing issue since January. The Oilers are now in second place in the Pacific Division, with their goal-scoring average decreasing for the second consecutive season, raising concerns for Knoblauch.