The Edmonton Oilers were routed 9-1 by the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night, matching the franchise’s worst margin of defeat on home ice. Nathan MacKinnon led the way for Colorado with two goals and two assists. Cale Makar and Jack Drury also scored twice, while Parker Kelly added two goals and an assist.

While slow starts have been part and parcel for the Edmonton Oilers the past two seasons, this year’s ho-hum run is extending a little longer than a club with championship aspirations would like. The Oil are sizable favorites over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Rogers Place on Monday,