Kris Knoblauch Feels Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl Overcoming 'Rust' After Pointless Outing in Loss to Kraken

Kris Knoblauch feels Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl overcoming 'rust' after pointless outing in loss to Kraken

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl made their first preseason appearance in the Edmonton Oilers' 4-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place on Wednesday.

Seattle Kraken defeat Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in NHL pre-season

Luke Morrison and Ben Meyers had a goal and an assist each as the Seattle Kraken defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in NHL pre-season play Wednesday.

Kraken defeat Oilers 4-1 in NHL pre-season

Luke Morrison and Ben Meyers had a goal and an assist each as the Seattle Kraken defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in NHL pre-season play Wednesday.

Three Standout Performers From The Kraken's 4-1 Pre-Season Win Over Oilers

The Seattle Kraken defeated an Edmonton Oilers roster that featured Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard and starting goaltender Stuart Skinner 4-1 in their third pre-season game. 

The Day After -4.0: Mangiapane’s goal among few bright spots in Oilers’ loss to Kraken

In terms of games that looked like pre-season hockey, boy, did

Oilers Fall 4-1 to Kraken in Pre-Season Opener Amid Struggles

The Edmonton Oilers faced the Seattle Kraken in a pre-season game, resulting in a lackluster 4-1 loss. Key players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl struggled to find their rhythm, combining for only four shots and a -9 rating. Coach Kris Knoblauch acknowledged their struggles but emphasized the benefits of getting the rust off. Meanwhile, goaltender Stuart Skinner had an average performance, reflecting the game’s low stakes. The Oilers are…