Shootout WOES: Edmonton Oilers and Darnell Nurse’s DEFENSIVE Lapses—Can They RESPOND Swiftly?

Edmonton Oilers face mounting pressure after dropping a shootout thriller to the LA Kings, with Darnell Nurse’s ongoing struggles raising questions about the team’s defensive core. Can the imminent return of Tristan Jarry and a healthy Jake Walman spark a turnaround before the Olympic break, or will Edmonton’s second pair remain a glaring liability?Nick Zararis dissects the Oilers’ lineup shakeups, highlighting Evan Bouchard’s emergence as a top NHL defenseman and why Leon Draisaitl’s historic milestones matter for franchise tradition. Key topics include Matthew Savoie’s NHL adaptation, third-line challenges, and upcoming matchups against non-playoff teams. With nine of the next thirteen games presenting winnable opportunities, roster depth, trade rumors, and fatigue from Olympic commitments could define Edmonton’s playoff push. Can the Oilers capitalize and gain separation in the Western Conference standings?05:13 Kings' Offense and Oilers' Struggles08:07 Oilers Rookie Development Challenges10:40 Kings and Oilers: Young Talent's Potential14:46 Evan Bouchard's Elite NHL Impact18:25 Darnell Nurse's Defensive Struggles22:41 "Quo: Top Business Phone Solution"25:03 Oilers' Struggles Against Strong Teams30:40 "Locked On Oilers Podcast"31:32 "Tuesday Episodes, Go Oilers!" Shootout WOES: Edmonton Oilers and Darnell Nurse’s DEFENSIVE Lapses—Can They RESPOND Swiftly?Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedonright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.