Ryan Nugent-Hopkins still hasn’t debuted for the Edmonton Oilers, but he split centre time with Colton Dach in Monday’s practice, hinting at a possible return later this week. Coach Mike Babcock remains cautious, saying there’s no clear timeline and emphasizing the need to keep players healthy ahead of the five‑game home stretch beginning Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The lineup saw Zach Hyman, Dach, and Kasperi Kapanen on the second line, while the team is trending healthier after recent returns from injury, including Hyman and Jake Walman. Jason Dickinson missed practice and looks doubtful for the upcoming game.
The injury bug has continued to make its way around the NHL. Catch up on the latest updates involving injury news around the league.
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ willingness to move veteran forwards gives the Edmonton Oilers reason to call Kyle Dubas. It does not necessarily give them reason to make a trade immediately. Elliotte…
With half of Edmonton’s top nine forwards injured, the Oilers may soon need to dip into the Bakersfield Condors for defensive help. Left‑shot prospects Damian Carfagna (23, 6‑ft, 185‑lb) and Tomas Cibulka (22, 6‑ft, 170‑lb) lead the Condors’ blue line after Atro Leppanen’s injury. Carfagna posted seven goals, 15 assists and a +18 rating in 66 AHL games, while Cibulka brings strong skating and confidence from two seasons in the Czech top league. Both could fill a third‑pairing role if Jake Walman or Shakir Mukhamadullin falter.
The Oilers roar to a 6‑2 victory over the Utah Mammoth, boosting them to two points in the standings. Connor McDavid continues his historic surge, tallying 23 points in eight games and tying Wayne Gretzky’s franchise record for points through that span, including a 40‑second opening goal and a fifth‑point night. Mathieu Joseph emerges as a surprise impact player, leading the team in blocked shots, ranking second in hits and takeaways, and earning player‑of‑the‑game honors with a breakaway goal. Goaltender Tristan Jarry rebounds from an early stumble, posting a .929 save percentage in the win, signaling a tightening defensive identity for Edmonton.
The Edmonton Oilers have gotten out to a strong start, with a 6-1-1 record through their first eight games. Having a strong start to a season is something new for…
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Connor McDavid's incredible start to the season, the Florida Panthers' recent scoring spree, and more.
In this Monday Mailbag, Oilers Nation tackles the team’s penalty‑kill woes, upcoming home stand opponents, and the hot start of rookie forward Vasily Podkolzin. Fans ask how high Podkolzin’s offensive ceiling could be for a full 84‑game season. Contributors Jason Gregor predicts 35‑36 points (71 total), while Tyler Yaremchuk and Zach Laing argue a realistic goal total of 30 goals and around 50 points, noting that his power‑play time may dip as injured veterans return. The discussion also highlights which opponents—Carolina Hurricanes or Minnesota Wild—will serve as the best measuring sticks for Edmonton.
Jared Shafran joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week. The pair discuss the team’s 0-2 third week. The week includes losses to the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins.
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The 2026-27 NHL season has barely started. Only five teams have played 10 games on their schedule. One team in the NHL — the Los Angeles Kings — has only played six. Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have played eight games so far this campaign. Looking at the stat sheet, though, you couldn’t expect […]
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The Oilers boast a franchise‑best 6‑1‑1 start, yet Rogers Place saw over 2,000 empty seats on Thursday despite the team’s unbeaten streak. The article traces the author’s personal first game in 2016 and examines why fan attendance is slipping: steep ticket‑price hikes for the 2025‑26 playoffs, aggressive renewal tactics, rising living costs, and lingering discontent over moves like Alex Formenton’s signing. With season‑ticket renewals faltering and fans feeling priced out, the piece questions whether the Oilers’ on‑ice success can offset off‑ice financial frustrations.
The Edmonton Oilers have loaned prospect forward James Stefan to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors after a 6-2 win over the Utah Mammoth. Stefan, son of former No. 1 pick Patrik Štefan, signed an entry‑level deal in March 2024 and spent most of last season in the ECHL with the Fort Wayne Komets (17‑34 in 38 games). He previously logged 45 games with the Condors, scoring three goals, and will join a Condors squad that sits 2‑3‑0 in its first five games. The move aims to give Stefan more playing time as he continues developing toward an NHL roster spot.
It’s not quite time to start dusting off the old City of Champions signs that once greeted you on your way into Edmonton, but positive things are happening in Alberta’s…
Two weeks into the 2026-27 NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers eye trade bait from bottom‑ranked clubs. They could snap up Calgary's Morgan Frost—a 27‑year‑old centre with a $4.375 M cap hit that could be halved via retention—to bolster a second‑line centre beside McDavid and Draisaitl. From the struggling Philadelphia Flyers, the high‑upside winger Matvei Michkov (21, 4‑5‑10) is a pricey but talent‑rich option. Vancouver’s Elias Pettersson, despite a hefty $11.6 M cap, offers a proven second‑line centre with a rebound start (2 G, 9 P). Chicago’s Teuvo Teräväinen remains a solid middle‑six scorer if the Blackhawks become sellers. The article breaks down each target’s stats, contract details, and fit for the Oilers.
Devon Levi is settling in comfortably in his new role with the Edmonton Oilers. Is his high level of play lately enough to call him the Oilers' goaltender of the future?
As the injuries and line juggling continue for the Edmonton Oilers, fans are seeing some offseason work by GM Stan Bowman already paying dividends. While the mood may have been dampened a bit by the Oilers’ first regulation loss on Thursday night against the Utah Mammoth, the team has had an excellent start. While the…
The Edmonton Oilers touched down in Salt Lake City for the back half of their home and home series with the Utah Mammoth, and the obvious hope was that our boys would dole out some revenge after dropping the first game at home. And while we got the win we were shooting for, what I…
The Edmonton Oilers are off to a fantastic 6-1-1 start and have shown resiliency despite a depleted lineup. Head coach Mike Babcock has this team playing the right way. They…
If you judged the Edmonton Oilers’ start to the season solely based on the social media reaction after they suffered their first regulation loss of the regular season Thursday night, you wouldn’t have thought they went six games before that loss. Many called the Oilers “frauds,” so to speak, after getting “exposed” by the Utah…
After losing 4-2 to the Utah Mammoth on home ice, the Edmonton Oilers responded with a dominant 6-2 road win over Utah on Saturday (Oct. 17), concluding the home-and-home series.…
Zach Hyman returns to the Oilers lineup. Brandon Montour leaves the Kraken's game. John Tavares is out week-to-week.
Zach Hyman returns to the Oilers lineup. Brandon Montour leaves the Kraken's game. John Tavares is out week-to-week.
Hours before puck drop between the Edmonton Oilers and Utah Mammoth, tragedy struck in Wainwright, Alta., Saturday night, when a deadly explosion claimed the lives of seven, leaving dozens more injured, Global News reported. As news came out about the incident at CFB Wainwright, a military base located 200 km southeast of Edmonton, throughout the…
Early mistakes cost Utah Mammoth in loss to Edmonton Oilers.
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Utah Mammoth 6-2 on Saturday at Delta Center, with Connor McDavid scoring twice and adding three assists for a five-point night.