Can the Edmonton Oilers overcome their offensive woes without Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl? Despite outshooting the Anaheim Ducks 48-21, the Oilers fell short in a 3-2 loss, raising questions about their playoff readiness and how good they actually are.

Explore the Oilers' challenges as they navigate the absence of their star players, with host Nick Zararis dissecting the team's offensive struggles, the impact of physical play in hockey and how much one game under less than ideal circumstances means in the grand scheme of a long season. Nick explores Radko Gudas' hits on Corey Perry, the lack of respect that Gudas shows to his opponents and why fighting doesn't actually quell those concerns. Nick provides critical analysis of the Oilers' current state, pondering their potential to turn on the switch upon the returns of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Tune in for an in-depth look at the Oilers' path forward and discover what it will take for them to regain their winning form.
0:00 Oilers lose to Ducks despite outshooting

5:10 Efficiency challenges without McDavid and Draisaitl

15:23 Questioning hockey's "code" and unnecessary physicality

24:34 Evaluating Oilers' playoff readiness amid injuries

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