However, the game's frustrations didn't just stay on the ice. The post-game press conference took an unexpected turn, raising some eyebrows due to the nature of the questions posed by the Oilers' media.
One particular question stood out for its curious choice of target. A question related to a mistake by Oilers' goalie Stuart Skinner was directed at forward Leon Draisaitl, whose role in the game didn't necessarily relate to the issue at hand.
This exchange between player and reporter revealed the importance of maintaining a degree of relevance and appropriateness in post-game media interactions. While the Oilers process the loss and look ahead, both the team and the media could aim for more constructive and pertinent exchanges moving forward.