Wakeup Call: Oilers exposed in frustrating loss to Devils | Feeling Draisaitl's absence

Edmonton Oilers stumble in a tight 2-1 loss to the injury-riddled New Jersey Devils—did missing Leon Draisaitl finally catch up to them? Nick Zararis unpacks how the Oilers generated high-danger chances and dominated late but were outmaneuvered by the Devils' disciplined transition play and defensive structure, with Timo Meier and Cody Glass stepping up for New Jersey.Key analysis spotlights the Oilers’ struggles with breakout speed, Darnell Nurse’s costly mistake, and why six-on-five setups have lost their punch. The conversation sharpens around the irreplaceable impact of Draisaitl on both the power play and even strength, plus what Edmonton must tweak to regain their offensive edge. Don’t miss insights on potential lineup fixes, roster depth issues, and how the Oilers can recover before their next matchup.03:51 "Timo Meier's Performance Critique"10:01 "Streamline Hiring with Indeed"12:16 Hockey's Underrated Transition Play14:34 Evolution of Modern Forechecking20:12 "FanDuel Playoff Profit Boosts"23:57 "Oilers' Lineup Adjustments Discussed"25:00 Oilers' Transition and Power Play Struggles28:41 "Hockey's Unfair Nature Explained"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://lockedonoilers.supercast.com Support 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/lockedon right 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.