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Before the Edmonton Oilers host the reigning champion Carolina Hurricanes on October 22, 2026, this video breaks down what Mike Babcock actually means by "dump and chase." In his own words there is no such thing as a bad dump if it makes the defence turn, and that idea sits behind a 7-1-1 start, the best points percentage in the NHL. We look at the Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Vasily Podkolzin line (14-1 at five-on-five through seven games before one rough night against Minnesota), Devon Levi's recent run, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' return and what Carolina brings without Jordan Staal, Taylor Hall and Mark Jankowski. Opinion, clearly marked, on what the start really rests on. — SOURCES — NHL.com, Edmonton Oilers news page (Oilers vs. Hurricanes preview, Bouchard OT headline, Oct 21-22, 2026): https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news Narration are AI generated. #EdmontonOilers #OilersNews #MikeBabcock