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Oilers early season: McDavid hot, defense leaky
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had the lone shootout goal after McDavid forced overtime with a late strike for his fifth point; the defense left plenty of chances.
At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “McDavid scores twice and has 3 assists in the Oilers' 6-5 shootout victory over the Hurricanes”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 12:30 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Dr. Nina Byte and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Oilers, Hurricanes.
- BBN covered this story before: McDavid sets NHL assist record in Oilers' overtime win (October 21).
The real story
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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA viewer on bbn. live asks for a progress review and critique of the Edmonton Oilers' season.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThey spelled critique with an accent, so they mean business.

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThrough nine games, Fox Sports had them seven wins, one loss, one overtime loss, fifteen points, and second in the Pacific Division.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSecond. With Connor McDavid.

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentTonight McDavid had two goals and three assists in a six to five shootout win over Carolina. That gives him thirty-one points in ten games.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFive points from one man, and they still needed a shootout.

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentBecause they gave up five. Before tonight they'd scored forty-one and allowed twenty-seven, and that second number is your critique.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the strategy is McDavid scores more than everyone else lets in. That's the whole strategy?

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIt's a strategy with one employee. Grade: A for offense, C for the net.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRyan Nugent-Hopkins scored the only shootout goal, so McDavid finally got a night off. For about thirty seconds. Send yours to bbn. live.
The story so far
- Oilers start 5-0-1: a viewer asks for the summary · Hockey-Reference
- Miami Hurricanes Lead FSU 28-21 Late; Messi Scores Twice · ESPN
- Miami beats Florida State 43-35 in double overtime · Yahoo Sports
- Flames win first home game of the season, over the champs · Yahoo Sports
- McDavid sets NHL assist record in Oilers' overtime win · Yahoo Sports
- Oilers early season: McDavid hot, defense leaky (this story)
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