Instant Reaction: Oilers lose in regulation for first time, fall 4-2 to Mammoth

The Edmonton Oilers suffered their first regulation defeat of the season on Thursday night, losing 4-2 to the Utah Mammoth. Barrett Hayton opened the scoring on a power play before Clayton Keller extended Utah's lead in the second period. Leon Draisaitl and Shakir Mukhamadullin scored for Edmonton, but Logan Cooley restored Utah's edge and Keller sealed the victory with a late empty-net goal.

The writer noted that special teams proved costly for Edmonton, with Utah converting two power-play opportunities. Devon Levi recorded 20 saves on 23 shots in net for the Oilers, bringing the team's record to 5-1-1. The two teams will conclude their home-and-home series in Salt Lake City on Saturday.