**Edmonton's Start Sunk By Mistakes**

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Post on Nov 07, 2024

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Edmonton's Start Sunk By Mistakes: Oilers stumble out of the gate

It's the age-old story in hockey, folks: you can't give teams freebies and expect to win. And the Edmonton Oilers, they just gave away a whole bunch of freebies in their season opener against the Calgary Flames.

Sure, the Oilers looked pretty good in the first period, maybe even a little scary with all that speed. But then, the mistakes started rolling in like a runaway freight train. It was like watching a bunch of kids playing street hockey – all talent and no finesse.

The biggest problem? Turnovers. They just kept giving the puck away, like it was a hot potato. The Flames were all too happy to capitalize on those errors, scoring goals off of rebounds and deflections. It was a total nightmare, and the Oilers never really recovered.

A Lack of Discipline Hurt Too

But it wasn't just the turnovers that sunk the Oilers. They also took way too many penalties. The Flames powerplay was already a weapon, and the Oilers just kept feeding the beast. There were a few times when the Oilers just lost their cool and took penalties that were completely unnecessary.

This was a game they should have won. The Oilers had all the momentum early on, but they just couldn't keep it together. The mistakes were too costly, and ultimately, it cost them the game.

Looking Ahead: What's Next For the Oilers?

The good news is, it's just one game. There's still plenty of time to right the ship. The Oilers need to focus on cleaning up those mistakes, playing smarter, and taking fewer penalties.

And hey, maybe they need to watch a little less street hockey and a little more professional hockey. Because right now, they're just not playing like a team that's ready to contend. Let's hope this is just a blip on the radar and not a sign of things to come.