Connor McDavid is skating his way toward unprecedented territory in the early portion of the 2026 NHL campaign, and Leon Draisaitl is contending for the league lead in goals, but Evan Bouchard is making sure to seize his share of the spotlight on the Edmonton Oilers. The superbly skilled defenseman, who turned 27 years old […]
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McDavid recorded three assists in the Oilers’ 4-3 overtime win over the Wild on Tuesday.
The Edmonton Oilers are off to a sparkling start in the 2026-27 NHL season. Edmonton is looking to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again this year. With the way Connor McDavid has played to this point, making the playoffs would only be the beginning. McDavid had another standout performance for the Oilers on Tuesday […]
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The Edmonton Oilers add another boost to their lineup as Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins returns Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, joining Zach Hyman who re‑joined last Saturday. Coach Mike Babcock announced the move after a 4‑3 OT win over Minnesota, noting Nugent‑Hopkins will center the second line and help ease the heavy minutes logged by Connor McDavid (25:31) and Leon Draisaitl (24:06). The veteran forward has yet to make his season debut after an early‑season injury. The Oilers then host the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday and the Detroit Red Wings Monday.
Evan Bouchard celebrates his 27th birthday by netting the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Oct. 21, 2026. After blowing a 3-1 lead, the Oils rallied on special teams—three power‑play goals and a flawless five‑on‑three kill—thanks to Leon Draisaitl’s two PP markers and McDavid’s primary assists on all three. Mathieu Joseph added a second‑game goal, while Devon Levi posted 27 saves on 30 shots. The win caps a five‑game home stretch and underscores the top line’s impact, even as the team struggles in five‑on‑five play.
Three weeks into the 2026‑27 NHL season, the Pacific Division sees a tight race between the Vegas Golden Knights (division leaders) and the Edmonton Oilers, both poised for the playoffs. The Oilers sit unbeaten in regulation (5‑0‑0 on the road) but struggle at home (1‑1‑1), while the Knights maintain a strong lead. Calgary finally broke a 0‑5‑0 start with wins over Anaheim and Carolina, and Seattle sits third at 5‑3‑1. Meanwhile, the Ducks, Sharks, Kings and Canucks endure losing streaks, with the Canucks dropping seven straight. Upcoming matchups this week could reshape the battle for the final playoff spot.
In the October 21 episode of Oilersnation Radio, hosts recap Edmonton’s 6-2 win over the Mammoth, discuss injury updates and line combos, and preview the upcoming home clash with the Minnesota Wild. A lively debate covers the new hometown remix jersey—whether fans prefer a blacked‑out look and why the NHL rarely reissues past alternates. Highlights include Trent Frederic’s fight with Jack McBain and a look at betting odds and predictions ahead of the Wild game. With a month into the 2026‑27 season, the show mixes jersey talk, breakfast rankings, and hot‑start optimism for the Oilers.
The Los Angeles Kings will scratch former Oilers defenseman Cody Ceci ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Washington Capitals, leaving the 4.5 million‑cap‑hit player out of the lineup for the seventh team of his career. Ceci, who logged all 82 games for the Kings in 2025‑26 and has an assist in six games this season, joins a club that sits winless at 0‑4‑2 to start 2026‑27. The move highlights the Kings’ struggles on the blue line as they hunt for their first victory.
Tonight’s 7 PM MT clash pits Edmonton’s elite five‑man unit—McDavid, Draisaitl, Podkolzin, Ekholm and Bouchard—against Minnesota’s hot‑new five of Kaprizov, Boldy, Eriksson‑Ek, Brodin and Hughes. McDavid leads the league with 23 points while Kaprizov tops the goal chart with 10. The Oilers’ five has a 75:10 time‑on‑ice record, outscoring opponents 8‑1; the Wild’s five has not allowed a goal in 33:32 together. Both squads excel on special teams, with Minnesota posting a 32.1% power‑play and 89.3% penalty‑kill. History favors the Wild (4‑11 in the last five seasons), so Edmonton must stay patient and defensive to break the trend.
The Minnesota Wild will have Nico Sturm back Tuesday in Edmonton, while Jared Spurgeon and Olli Maatta remain out.
A month into the 2026‑27 NHL season the Pacific Division is already shaping up like a pillow fight. The Edmonton Oilers sit 5‑0‑1 against divisional rivals, placing them second overall and first in point percentage. Hot on their heels are the Vegas Golden Knights, who lead the league at 8‑2‑0 and are fresh off a 4‑3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The Seattle Kraken hold third at 5‑3‑1, while the San Jose Sharks sit fourth 4‑4‑1 after a mixed run of overtime wins and recent defeats. The Anaheim Ducks sit .500 at 4‑4‑0, struggling offensively after a recent three‑game skid. The preview highlights each team’s record, key wins and upcoming schedule as the race for the final playoff spot intensifies.
The Edmonton Oilers have exploded offensively, scoring over five goals in four of their first eight games and posting a league‑best 17.6% shooting rate—nearly double the NHL average. While their expected goals per 60 minutes (2.32) sit below the league norm, they’re converting chances at an unsustainable pace, suggesting a regression is looming. The surge is boosted by a record‑breaking top line and strong defensive turnovers that create breakaways, but upcoming matchups against tougher teams like Minnesota and Carolina will test if the firepower holds. With injuries healing—Zach Hyman back, Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins and Matt Savoie due soon—the offense should spread beyond the top line, tempering the scoring surge but keeping Edmonton competitive.
The Minnesota Wild visit Edmonton tonight, and the Oilers’ head coach has already taken notice of Danila Yurov... who's been involved in trade conversations.
Connor McDavid is off to a nearly unbelievable offensive start in 2026-27, amassing a league-best 23 points in eight games and leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-1-1 record. The Canadian superstar is at the absolute top of his game, but he isn’t as focused on his individual production as he is on the team’s […]
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Despite a plethora of injuries in the forward group, the Edmonton Oilers have had little issue with the defensemen. Jake Walman is the only defender to get banged up thus…
After playing at Rogers Place just three times over the first three weeks of the 2026-26 NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers are set for a five-game homestand, beginning Tuesday (Oct.…
Connor McDavid leads the Edmonton Oilers with a scorching start—six goals and 23 points in eight games, tying Nathan MacKinnon for the league’s most five‑on‑five points and posting a +19 rating with his line’s 14‑1 record. Coach Mike Babcock praises McDavid’s on‑ice leadership as the Oilers lean on dump‑ins and disciplined forechecking to keep goals against low. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild, despite blueline injuries to Brock Faber, Jared Spurgeon and Olli Maatta, stay hot at 6‑2‑1, fueled by Kirill Kaprizov’s 10th‑season goal and a potent power‑play that’s scored in eight of nine games. The Oilers begin a five‑game home stretch as the Wild hit the road, setting up a clash of two early‑season powerhouses.
The Washington Capitals will host the Los Angeles Kings, the NHL’s only team still without a win this season, on Tuesday night. Entering the game at Capital One Arena, the Kings are 0-4-2, having lost their last two regulation games to the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins by a combined 8-2 score. Both contests were on
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The Edmonton Oilers have kept rolling four weeks into the season. Daily Faceoff released their latest power rankings article, with the Oilers coming in at the sixth spot thanks to their 6-1-1 record. A regulation loss to the Utah Mammoth saw them drop three spots from their placement of third in last week’s power rankings….
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…