The Edmonton Oilers suffered a 6-5 overtime loss in their season opener against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. The The Oilers' performance was harshly criticized as sloppy and unacceptable, with coach Dave Babcock making his debut. Key player Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, sidelined due to a lower-body injury, is expected to sit out the season opener. The Oilers will seek redemption after the early defeat.