The early 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers needed every spark they could get. The previous season had started disastrously, with a 2-9-1 record before the Oilers caught fire, rattled off a 16-game winning streak, and pushed all the way to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Their 2024-25 start wasn’t quite as grim, but it still left plenty to be desired. They dropped their first three games and entered their October 27 matchup against the Detroit Red Wings with a 3-4-1 record. Just 3:30 into the game, they were down 1-0 after J.T. Compher scored his third of the season. Edmonton registered the first shot just 15 seconds in, but then allowed the next 10. By the 15-minute mark of the opening frame, they were being outshot 11-2. Earlier in the period, Joey Veleno delivered a high hit on Derek Ryan. After some heated words and anticipation, Veleno and Corey Perry finally dropped the gloves near the Oilers’ blueline. Veleno landed three of the first four punches, but Perry responded with five consecutive uppercuts while VeleRead More
Top Oilers Fights of 2024-25: Corey Perry scraps with Joe Veleno
