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The Edmonton Oilers have some genuine competition for ice time on their blue line. It’s a great problem to have if you’re Edmonton’s coaching staff or management, but I’ll be straight up: as a coach, I hate it. I’ve always dreaded sitting players out who are healthy and able to play. But that’s junior hockey….
Evander Kane, the 35‑year‑old former Vancouver Canucks forward, signs a one‑year deal with KHL club Sibir Novosibirsk, joining teammate Evgeny Kuznetsov. After a career‑low 13‑goal, 31‑point season in Vancouver and limited NHL offers, Kane opts for Russia, as confirmed by his agent Dan Milstein on the DFO Insider podcast. The veteran boasts nine 20‑goal seasons, a 2023‑24 stint with the Edmonton Oilers, and a playoff‑record 13 goals in 15 games. In 1,001 NHL games he tallies 339 goals, 648 points, 2,324 hits, 1,278 penalty minutes and 29 fights.
The Chicago Blackhawks stay the course despite a 4-13-1 start, with head coach Jeff Blashill keeping the staff and GM Kyle Davidson retaining control. Monday’s first practice after a 0-3 road trip brings only minor tweaks, emphasizing defense but no system overhaul. Defenseman Arvid Soderblom clears waivers and heads to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs, while Bowen Byram visits a specialist per his agent’s request. Patrick Kane lands on injured reserve, creating a backup spot that goaltender Drew Commando eagerly fills. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid extends his season‑opening point streak to 19 games, the fourth‑longest in NHL history, after scoring in Edmonton’s 3‑1 win over the Rangers. The Daily also notes roster moves and line adjustments for Chicago.
The Oilers extend their home streak with a 3-1 victory over the Rangers on Nov. 10, 2026, thanks to rookie goalie Devon Levi’s spectacular 28‑save performance (28/29, .966 SV%). Levi, now 8‑1‑0 in his first nine starts, made the key stops that kept the win in reach. Meanwhile, Leon Draisaitl continues his hot streak, scoring his sixth goal in four games and reaching 18 goals in 19 games – a pace for 79 goals in a full season – while often flying under the media radar beside Connor McDavid. The win also marks another healthy scratch for defenseman Jake Walman.
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In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Devon Levi's stellar performance for the Edmonton Oilers, Matvei Michkov and Nick Seeler's heated exchange in the Philadelphia Flyers' win over the Vancouver Canucks, and more.
Leon Draisaitl scored twice to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-1 victory over the visiting New York Rangers at Rogers Place on Monday (Nov. 9). Connor McDavid also lit…
Jaroslav Chmelar keeps making his case for more ice time. The power play keeps making a case for something else entirely in a 3-1 loss to the Oilers.
After a two‑week stint in Hartford, 23‑year‑old forward Jaroslav Chmelar returns to the New York Rangers with a bang, netting his first NHL short‑handed goal in a 3‑1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Nov. 10. Logging just 6:46 of ice time, he capitalized on a 3‑on‑5 kill, receiving a stretch pass from Mika Zibanejad before scoring on a breakaway, and followed with a quick power‑play put‑back. Chmelar’s assertive play mirrors the confidence he showed in the AHL (four points in seven games). The roundup also notes Jets coach Scott Arniel’s jab at departing star goalie Connor Hellebuyck ahead of his debut with the New Jersey Devils.
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Devon Levi is rapidly becoming the Edmonton Oilers’ go‑to netminder, delivering clutch saves that have sparked talk of how the team landed him for just a third‑round pick. In just nine games he’s posted an 8‑1 record, a .898 save percentage and a 2.75 GAA, with a standout 3‑1 win over the New York Rangers where he stopped a dangerous odd‑man rush and logged his fourth straight victory. Removing a seven‑goal night against Vancouver lifts his stats to a .920 SV% and 2.23 GAA, underscoring his impact. Teammates like Leon Draisaitl credit Levi’s confidence‑boosting play as a key reason the Oilers finally have league‑average goaltending.
The New York Rangers fell 3-1 to the Edmonton Oilers on Nov. 10, but coach Mike Sullivan spotlights the positives. New York (10-8-1) outshot Edmonton 29‑20, limited the Oilers to just two high‑danger 5‑v‑5 chances and posted a league‑best 89.7% penalty‑kill, snapping Edmonton’s 11‑game power‑play streak. Rookie goalie Dylan Garand’s early misplay led to Connor McDavid’s 48th point, while Leon Draisaitl added two goals, including the empty‑netter. Rangers’ Jaroslav Chmelař scored his first short‑handed goal and Tye Kartye logged a team‑high nine shot attempts. Despite a 0‑for‑5 power‑play, the defensive effort suggests the Rangers can turn such performances into wins as they chase a playoff spot.
The New York Rangers see their three‑game regulation streak end with a 3‑1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Nov. 10. Leon Draisaitl scores twice, including the winner, as Edmonton jumps to first in the West (13‑3‑3). Despite out‑shooting the Oilers and posting a 60.3% 5‑on‑5 xG share, the Rangers squander five power‑play chances and a short‑handed goal by Jaroslav Chmelar is their only tally. Goalie Devon Levi stops 28 of 29 shots, while Rangers netminder J.T. Miller calls the effort “outplayed.” New York (10‑8‑1) heads to Calgary for the final two games of its Northwest trek.
The Blueshirts found themselves in a familiar position against Connor McDavid and company, chasing the game and struggling to finish their chances. A late push wasn't enough to prevent another frustrating loss.
Devon Levi shines as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 3‑1 on Nov. 10, improving to 13‑3‑3. Levi stops 28 of 29 shots (‑.966 SV%) and records a key save late in the first period. Connor McDavid opens the scoring seven minutes in and extends his point streak to 19 games, while Leon Draisaitl nets his 17th and 18th goals of the season, including a short‑handed empty‑netter. The Oilers kill all five Rangers power plays but go 0/3 on the PP. Despite outplaying the Rangers in possession, Edmonton leans on its top five; the bottom six still need help as the club heads to a home finale vs. the Flyers.
Connor McDavid extends his unprecedented season, logging a point in his 19th straight game after a Rangers mishap—goaltender Dylan Garand’s errant clear lands directly to the Oilers’ star, who beats the out‑of‑position netminder. McDavid now sits at 48 points, just two shy of 50, and is on track for a historic 200‑point campaign. Edmonton, at 12‑3‑3, leads the Pacific Division and eyes a Stanley Cup run, while the Rangers’ error highlights the Oilers’ dominance.
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The Pacific Division battle intensifies as the Anaheim Ducks ride a five‑game winning streak to a 10‑7‑1 record and third place, highlighted by 5‑3 wins over the Oilers, Flames and Penguins. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames sit just four points out of a playoff spot at 8‑9‑1 after a 2‑1 win over the Sharks and a 4‑3 OT victory over the Flyers, but they dropped a 5‑3 game to the Ducks. The Oilers remain atop at 12‑3‑3 despite recent narrow losses, while the Sharks slump to a five‑game skid (7‑11‑1). With the Kraken, Kings, Canucks and others scrambling, the next week’s home‑and‑away matchups could reshuffle the standings.
The Oilers stumble through a 1‑1‑1 stretch, dropping a 4‑3 shootout to New Jersey and a 5‑4 loss to Anaheim before beating Vancouver 4‑2 to sit 12‑3‑3 with 27 points atop the Pacific. Their weekly ranking falls from No. 2 to No. 5 behind Carolina, the Devils, Minnesota and Boston. With a packed schedule—Rangers, Flyers, Maple Leafs, then a return to Philadelphia—the team hopes McDavid’s firepower can mask weak secondary forwards and defensive depth. Meanwhile, the Devils announce goalie Connor Hellebuyck will sit against the Jets, turning to Jake Allen, and six legends—Patrice Bergeron, Cindy Curley, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk and builder Brian Burke—are inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Ahead of Monday night’s showdown with the New York Rangers, Oilers head coach Mike Babcock confirms defenseman Jake Walman will be a healthy scratch for the fifth time in seven games. Despite a $7 million, seven‑year contract, Walman has posted just one assist in 11 outings, a –8 rating, under 14 minutes of ice time and zero hits this season. Babcock cites his limited impact without the puck and the team’s need for physical play. Edmonton will roll out Ekholm, Bouchard, Shea, Murphy, Emberson and Mukhamudullin on defense, with rookie goalie Devon Levi starting.
The New York Rangers, fresh off a three‑game winning streak after a 4‑1 loss to Edmonton on Nov. 1, face the Oilers Monday at 8 p.m. ET in Rogers Place. The Rangers (10‑7‑1) return goalie Dylan Garand after a strong rebound, while rookie defenseman Alberts Smits remains out with an upper‑body injury and Sean Durzi is still sidelined. Edmonton (12‑3‑3) sits atop the Pacific, led by Connor McDavid’s league‑leading 47 points and a record‑chasing pace, plus Evan Bouchard’s 10‑goal, 31‑point surge and Leon Draisaitl’s 16 goals. The article lists the full Rangers lineup and watch details via MSG.
The Edmonton Oilers have started the season strong overall (12‑3‑3) but are struggling at home, winning just five of their first ten home games and surrendering 36 goals. Defensive lapses and a poorer penalty kill (nine goals on 28 kills at home vs five on the road) are the main issues, despite scoring 3.6 goals per game at home. Star players like McDavid and Draisaitl post slightly better point totals on the road, but the offense isn’t the problem. Coach Mike Babcock and Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins stress the need for consistent 60‑minute play to turn the home ice advantage around before a grueling road trip begins. The article also notes 111 injured man‑games and Draisaitl’s 450th career goal.
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The Oilers sit atop their division at 12-3-3 as Connor McDavid rockets to 47 points in 18 games (2.61 P/G), eclipsing Wayne Gretzky’s historic 1985‑86 start. After a sharp‑fire fight with the Ducks, rookie forward Vasily Podkolzin defended McDavid, delivering a viral 3.7 million‑view punch‑sequence that highlighted his physical edge. Meanwhile, goaltending duo Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi have steadied the net, combining for a .923 save percentage over their last six starts, with Levi posting a .909 SV% against Vancouver. Leon Draisaitl’s finishing and other 80s‑era parallels round out the “Oilers Thoughts” preview.
Dylan Garand is now the Rangers' projected starter against the Oilers, who placed goalie Frederik Andersen on injured reserve before Monday's rematch.