The Edmonton Oilers suffered a 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken, highlighting ongoing issues with their offensive production and defensive mistakes. The Oilers, who have been held to two or fewer even-strength goals in eight of their last nine games, struggled to generate offense, managing only one goal at even strength. Key errors by defenseman Evan Bouchard, including a costly first shift mistake and a turnover that led to goals, contributed significantly to the defeat. Bouchard’s poor performance has him tied for the worst plus-minus in the NHL at minus 10. Despite some pressure and better effort, the Oilers' defense and decision-making at the blue line remain problematic, with coach Kris Knoblauch emphasizing the need to improve in these areas. Meanwhile, Jordan Eberle scored twice for the Kraken, and goaltender Joey Daccord made 31 saves. The Kraken extended their winning streak to two games, now with a record of 5-2-2. The Oilers, now 4-4-1, continue to face challenges, including inconsistent scoring and defensive lapses, as they try to turn their season around.