Got Yer Back - Rishaug & Strudwick

The Edmonton Oilers dropped their second straight game with a shootout loss to Detroit, but there were encouraging signs from Tristan Jarry, Colton Dach and Ike Howard despite another uneven performance. Ryan Rishaug, Jason Strudwick & Rob Brown debate whether Edmonton truly bounced back from the Leafs loss, examine the recurring second-period struggles and a third line that may be due for a shakeup, while Zach Hyman’s injury creates another opening in the top six. Still a bounce-back from the Leaf game? (04:28) Dach & Howard depth deliver (11:57) 3rd line leaking goals (28:12) Brownie Points (48:00) Struddy's World (58:42)

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The Edmonton Oilers were handed a 7–2 loss by the Toronto Maple Leafs on a night Mike Babcock felt should have brought a much better level of compete from his group. Ryan Rishaug, Jason Strudwick & Rob Brown break down Toronto’s success against the McDavid line, Edmonton’s mounting five-on-five defensive mistakes, the struggling bottom six and whether Babcock should have changed his matchups or split McDavid and Draisaitl. Devin Levi’s injury puts the crease firmly in Tristan Jarry’s hands, while the show also examines the scratches of Trent Frederic and Isaac Howard, Owen Michaels’ declining faceoff numbers and what Edmonton’s lineup could look like as injured players return.

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The Edmonton Oilers survived a wild 6–5 shootout win over the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes, with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins making an immediate impact in his season debut while Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl combined for an absurd 10 points. The guys break down Carolina’s relentless pressure, Edmonton’s costly puck-management mistakes, Devin Levi’s clutch saves and whether the Oilers need to reshuffle a struggling bottom six. Ryan Rishaug, Jason Strudwick & Rob Brown have all the details.

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The Edmonton Oilers leaned on special teams and Devin Levi to pull out a 4–3 overtime win over Minnesota, with birthday boy Evan Bouchard scoring the winner after the Wild’s top unit controlled much of the night at five-on-five. Ryan Rishaug, Jason Strudwick & Rob Brown debate Mike Babcock’s matchup decisions and whether McDavid and Draisaitl should have been split, while breaking down the resurgent penalty kill, McDavid’s growing PK role, Levi’s continued push for the crease and what Nugent-Hopkins’ return means for the lineup.

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Deep dive on the Edmonton Oilers hot start as Ryan Rishuag welcomes Dennis King along with stalwart contributors Jason Strudwick and Rob Brown. Plus, teeing up a marquee head-to-head with the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.

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Ryan Rishaug, Jason Strudwick, and Rob Brown break down the Oilers 6-2 win in Utah and much more.

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With Mark Connolly filling in for an injured Ryan Rishaug, the guys break down the Oilers’ first regulation loss of the season, a 4–2 setback to Utah in which Edmonton’s depleted forward depth finally appeared to catch up with them despite another reasonably solid defensive effort. Jason Strudwick & Rob Brown on the panel.

PK on the hook, but didn't play poorly (5:50)

Never trust a D-man?? (7:38)

Things got chippy with the top line (32:55)

Brownie Points (51:20)

Struddy's World (55:40)

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The Oilers swept their California road trip and extended their winning streak to five and are still without a regulation loss, led by a four-point performance from Connor McDavid in his 800th NHL game and 39 saves from Devon Levi. The guys break down whether Edmonton’s lower-risk, “bend but don’t break” style is sustainable despite regularly being outshot, while highlighting the early impact of Ryan Shea and the commitment McDavid and the rest of the group are showing to Mike Babcock’s system. Vasily Podkolzin’s torrid scoring start also raises the question of whether the Oilers may already have another legitimate top-six finisher in-house. Rishaug, Strudwick and Brown break it all down.

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Ryan Rishaug, Jason Strudwick, and Rob Brown on the Oilers’ recent success, including their 3-1 win over the Sharks.

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Former Oilers captain and Stanley Cup champion Andrew Ference joins the Got Yer Back Alumni Edition for a wide-ranging conversation about life after hockey, his work with the NHL and the importance of finding purpose beyond the game. Ference reflects on his challenging years in Edmonton, the leadership and culture he hoped to establish, and his thoughts on the Oilers' hiring of Mike Babcock. He also discusses his unique approach to training and preparation, the lessons he's sharing with young players through his writing, and his efforts to grow the game and promote positive change in hockey culture. Plus, some fun rapid-fire questions, his newfound passion for roller hockey, and a memorable story about the physiotherapist who helped extend his NHL career.

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