Though it’s technically their best start over the past three seasons, the Edmonton Oilers have been a frustrating bunch in 2025-26.

Despite being up 3-1 over the New York Rangers by the midway point of the second period on Thursday night, the Oilers wound up giving up three unanswered to fall by a 4-3 final in overtime. With the loss, they now sit at 5-4-3 on the season.

Part of the reason for their struggles has been the play of Evan Bouchard. Fresh off a four-year, $42-million extension, the offensively gifted blueliner has just seven points through his first 12 games. While the numbers are disappointing, it’s his untimely giveaways and poor decision-making that have already grown tired.

As we’ve already seen several times this season, a blatant turnover from Bouchard wound up in the

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