Vasily Podkolzin

The Edmonton Oilers outshot the Blues and built a 2–0 lead—then watched it vanish. Friday’s loss showed Edmonton’s biggest problem this season.

Vasily Podkolzin’s Edmonton debut is paying off big—fourth-round pick turns into a reliable, physical winger driving secondary scoring.

Did this game say more about Edmonton’s speed — or Toronto’s growing third-period problem?

Did the Oilers’ furious third-period comeback show who they really are — or did their slow start undo a game they should’ve won?

Can the Oilers’ big win in Florida signal they’ve finally learned from the road trip grind—and built momentum for what’s ahead?

McDavid and Draisaitl lead the Oilers’ push, but early deficits and defensive lapses let Columbus slip past 5-4 in a tight, thrilling game.