Oilers Demolished at Home by Dominant Avalanche
The Edmonton Oilers hit a new low in their 2025 season, suffering a humiliating 9-1 defeat against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, November 8, 2025. In what can only be described as a complete systemic failure, nothing went right for the home team at Rogers Place.
Complete Breakdown in All Zones
The Oilers demonstrated profound struggles in every aspect of their game. The goaltending of Stuart Skinner proved insufficient against Colorado's relentless attack, while defensive coverage repeatedly broke down. The offensive effort generated minimal response until the game was far out of reach.
The statistical dominance by Colorado was overwhelming. The Avalanche outchanced Edmonton significantly, with Grade A shots standing at 20-11 in their favor. The most dangerous opportunities, categorized as 5-alarm shots, were even more lopsided at 13-4 for Colorado.
Player Performance Report Card
Connor McDavid (6/10): The Oilers captain struggled to make an impact early, failing to register his first contribution to a Grade A shot until the game was already out of hand at 4-0. He eventually snapped home Edmonton's lone goal with characteristic speed and precision. His final Grade A shots plus-minus was Even Strength: +4/-3; Special Teams: +0/-1.
Leon Draisaitl (4/10): Draisaitl's defensive lapse allowed Cale Makar to operate freely in the high slot on Colorado's opening goal. While he eventually assisted on McDavid's power play marker, his overall performance fell below expectations. Grade A plus-minus: EV +3/-1; ST +0/-0.
Adam Henrique (6/10): Arguably Edmonton's most effective forward, Henrique maintained responsible play throughout the contest. He won key board battles and generated one of Edmonton's better chances with a late short-handed breakaway. Grade A plus-minus: EV +1/-0; ST +1/-0.
Trent Frederic (2/10): Delivered his worst performance of the season, directly contributing to defensive breakdowns on multiple goals. He lost a critical board battle leading to Colorado's third goal and was caught out of position on their fifth tally. Grade A plus-minus: EV +0/-3; ST +0/-0.
Jack Roslovic (5/10) proved neither problematic nor particularly impactful, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (4/10) made a costly turnover that led to Colorado's sixth goal. Andrew Mangiapane (5/10) hit the post with a second-period slapshot and was among the more active Oilers forwards.
Aftermath of a Demoralizing Loss
This 9-1 defeat represents one of the most lopsided losses in recent Oilers history and raises serious questions about the team's defensive structure and compete level. The performance against a division rival like Colorado exposes significant vulnerabilities that must be addressed immediately as Edmonton looks to rebound from this devastating result.
