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A lack of scoring chances once again hurt the Edmonton Oilers

The 23 shots the Oilers took against the Mammoth isn't characteristic of one of the NHL's most dangerous offenses and is not a winning formula

By Noah Guttman · Oil On Whyte

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 5:31 AM

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Writer Noah Guttman argues that a lack of scoring chances contributed to Edmonton's first regulation loss.
The Edmonton Oilers lost 4-2 against the Utah Mammoth, ending Edmonton's six-game point streak.
Utah capitalized on special teams by scoring on two of their three power-play opportunities.

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The Edmonton Oilers suffered their first regulation defeat of the season in a 4-2 loss against the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night. The defeat ended Edmonton's six-game point streak, as the team struggled to generate sustained offense until the final period, registering only three shots on goal in the first frame.

Writer Noah Guttman notes that Edmonton's special teams faltered, with Utah scoring twice on three power plays while the Oilers failed on their own man advantages. Leon Draisaitl and Shakir Mukhamadullin scored for Edmonton, with Guttman praising the effective depth line featuring Alex Formenton, Owen Michaels, and Mathieu Joseph.

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