Oilers lose 6-5 in overtime against Canucks in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 6:24 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers faced the Vancouver Canucks on September 29, 2026, and lost 6-5 in overtime. Despite a hat trick from Evan Bouchard and five total goals, the Oilers succumbed to multiple defensive lapses, allowing numerous scoring opportunities for the Canucks. Tristan Jarry, who started in goal, acknowledged he needed to make more saves after Edmonton allowed six goals. The Oilers and head coach Mike Babcock aimed to implement a more organized style of play this season, but this match revealed areas still needing improvement. The team looks to regroup and learn from this performance as they have 83 games remaining in the season.
- •Oilers lose 6-5 in overtime to Canucks on September 29.
- •Evan Bouchard records a hat trick for Edmonton.
- •Tristan Jarry admits he must improve after allowing six goals.
- •Mike Babcock emphasizes the need for a more organized style.
- •Oilers have 83 games left to regain focus this season.
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"The Edmonton Oilers lost 6-5 in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night, so does that make them almost as bad as the Canucks?
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