3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-5 Shootout Win Over Hurricanes
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes by a score of 6-5 in a thrilling game that went to a shootout at Rogers Place on Thursday (Oct. 22). Oilers forwards…
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Oilers secure comeback win, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ impactful return, and more Connor McDavid magic
The Oilers survived a roller‑coaster night at Rogers Place, pulling off a third‑period comeback to beat the defending Stanley Cup champions Carolina Hurricanes 5‑4 in a shootout on Oct. 23, 2026. Connor McDavid scored twice, including the game‑tying goal, while Leon Draisaitl added a power‑play marker; Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins returned after a month off, posted a goal, an assist and the shootout winner in his 1,032nd NHL game, moving within five games of franchise legend Kevin Lowe. Edmonton’s power play went 3‑for‑5 despite being outshot 27‑21, signaling a resilient performance against a 6‑1‑0 road‑record Hurricanes squad.
Deen’s Daily: McDavid Is a Cheat Code; When Will C-Mac Start Making Moves?; Lightning Are in Town
Connor McDavid is dominating early in the NHL, tallying 31 points in the Oilers' 8‑1‑1 start and sitting on a pace for over 250 points—a shot at the league's second 200‑point season. He and Leon Draisaitl each posted five points in a 6‑5 shootout win over Carolina, with Draisaitl now second in the league at 21 points. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche try to rebound against the Tampa Bay Lightning after two road losses, and the Nashville Predators sit at 3‑3‑3, prompting questions about GM Chris MacFarland’s veteran moves. The blog also notes a Flyers turnaround, Sharks’ win over Ottawa, and a Bruins 6‑0 rout of Nashville.
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Avs, Oilers, Panthers, Kings, Canadiens, Penguins, Sharks, and More
Mattias Ekholm needed help leaving the ice. Nick Suzuki out two to four weeks. The Penguins say Ben Kindel had collapsed on the plane due to a Vasovagal episode.
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Avs, Oilers, Panthers, Kings, Canadiens, Penguins, Sharks, and More
Mattias Ekholm needed help leaving the ice. Nick Suzuki out two to four weeks. The Penguins say Ben Kindel had collapsed on the plane due to a Vasovagal episode.
Oilers star Connor McDavid matches insane Wayne Gretzky start that puts him on 200-point pace
Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid continued his historic start to the 2026-27 NHL season on Thursday, notching five points to inspire his side to a thrilling 6-5 shootout win against the Carolina Hurricanes. The captain finished with two goals and three assists, reaching 31 points through his first 10 games and matching a milestone previously […] The post Oilers star Connor McDavid matches insane Wayne Gretzky start that puts him on 200-point pace appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A Wink and a Smile: Jarvis Returns, but Hurricanes Are Done in by Oilers Power Play Dominance
The Carolina Hurricanes fall 6-5 in a shootout to the Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 23, 2026, after the Oilers dominate the power play. Seth Jarvis returns from shoulder surgery and even scores a go‑ahead goal, but blames his defensive lapse for the loss. The game sparks controversy when Oilers forward Zach Hyman dramatizes a minor cross‑check from Sean Walker, flashing a wink and smile that fuels social‑media debate. Key moments include power‑play goals from Leon Draisaitl and Jackson Blake, even‑strength scores by Sebastian Aho, Jarvis and Logan Stankoven, and Connor McDavid’s early third‑period tally. Oilers clinch the win in the shootout despite Hurricanes rookie Juuso Valimaki netting his first goal for Carolina.
Leon Draisaitl praises Connor McDavid’s evolution after Oilers star breaks Wayne Gretzky’s record
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has reached 31 points in 10 games.
Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm out at least one week with upper-body injury
Ekholm appeared to hit his head on the ice and was helped off the ice by his teammates.
Oilers earn shootout win over Canes in game of the year so far
The Edmonton Oilers edge the Carolina Hurricanes 6‑5 in a shootout on Oct. 22, 2026, in what many call the season’s "game of the year." Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each tally two goals and three assists, while Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins scores the regulation winner and clinches the shootout. The Hurricanes, missing Jordan Staal and Mark Jankowski, rely on a return from Seth Jarvis and a standout goal from Logan Stankoven, but fall short after a late comeback by the Oilers. The Oilers entered the matchup 7‑1‑1, and the win keeps their early‑season momentum alive.
Instant reaction: Oilers mount comeback in thrilling shootout win over Hurricanes in a classic
The Edmonton Oilers staged a dramatic comeback to beat defending champion Carolina Hurricanes 6-5 in a shootout on October 23, 2026. After falling behind 4-2 in the second period, the Oilers rallied behind Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins, who scored his first goal of the season on the power play. A late third‑period goal by Juusö Valimäki and a lucky McDavid deflection forced overtime, where the Oilers clinched the win in the shootout. The victory puts Edmonton 2-0 on the homestand and showcases strong power‑play performance and resilience against a deep Hurricanes squad.
Oilers’ McDavid becomes fourth NHLer ever to register 30 points in first 10 games
McDavid joins Mike Bossy, Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux as the only players to achieve the feat after a five-point night.
Seth Jarvis Nears Season Debut for Hurricanes Against Oilers
Seth Jarvis was a full practice participant Wednesday and could make his season debut Thursday for the Hurricanes against the Oilers after shoulder surgery.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' Oilers Season Debut Starts 'Critical Experiment'
The Edmonton Oilers face the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night, marking centre Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins' season debut after missing the first nine games with a lower‑body injury. Coach Mike Babcock plans to test Nugent‑Hopkins as a second‑line centre—a shift from his usual wing role—to preserve the elite Connor McDavid‑Leon Draisaitl pairing. The McDavid‑Draisaitl duo has produced 15 goals and allowed only three in 122 minutes this season. If Nugent‑Hopkins succeeds, Babcock can keep the top line together more often, boosting the Oilers' dominant start.
Mike Babcock’s advice to Isaac Howard: ‘Don’t let any coach decide where you’re going’
Mike Babcock gives Edmonton Oilers top prospect Isaac Howard a confidence boost, urging him not to let any coach dictate his path. Despite the Oilers’ 7‑1‑1 start, Howard has seen just 9:33 of ice time per game on the fourth line, logging two assists in nine games. He showed promise against Minnesota with a cross‑bar shot and multiple chances, though his line’s shift count stays low. Babcock promises more minutes and keeps Howard in the lineup as the team reshuffles forwards for the upcoming Carolina matchup. Howard’s NHL resume now reads 38 games with two goals and seven assists.
Oilers’ Hot Start Hides Questions About Their True Potential
The Edmonton Oilers have opened the 2026-27 season with a 7-1-1 record, collecting 15 of a possible 18 points through their first nine games. Under new head coach Mike Babcock…
Examining Oilers' Connor McDavid's Historic Start To The Season: Can He Maintain This Pace?
Connor McDavid is continuing to redefine what hockey fans thought was statistically attainable in the modern NHL with a historic start to the 2026-27 season.
GDB 10.0: The Oilers want what the Hurricanes have (7 PM MT, SNW)
The Oilers are chasing the same dream that propelled the Hurricanes to their first Stanley Cup — a title they just reclaimed with Frederik Andersen receiving his ring. Both clubs have been model of consistency: Carolina tied for the most points from 2021‑25 and finally broke through last season, while Edmonton logged the most playoff games (81) in the past five years and reached two finals. New coach Mike Babcock continues the defensively‑sound approach that served the team under Kris Knoblauch, posting a 2.28 GAA and a 46‑18‑5 record in 2023‑24. Tonight’s 8‑2‑1 matchup offers Edmonton a chance to gauge itself against a champion missing key players like Jordan Staal, but the real test lies in April’s playoffs.
9 stats that stand out in the first 9 games of the Oilers season
Nine games into Mike Babcock's tenure, the Edmonton Oilers sit at 7‑1‑1, fueled by record‑setting production from Connor McDavid (2.89 PPG, 20 assists, 26 points) and a dominant Draisaitl‑McDavid‑Podkolzin line (+11). Defenseman Evan Bouchard leads blueliners with seven goals and could chase a Paul Coffey‑type 30‑goal, 100‑point season. Despite a lofty 106.7 PDO and a 15.8% shooting rate, the blog warns of inevitable regression. The team drops to a minus‑five goal differential without McDavid and Draisaitl, and only Trent Frederic matches the top line’s five‑on‑five output. Goaltenders Devon Levi and Tristan Jarry post quality starts in two‑thirds of their games, keeping Edmonton in the league’s upper half.
Seth Jarvis Activated – Hurricanes @ Oilers: Preview and Game Thread
The Carolina Hurricanes activate forward Seth Jarvis, who returned from offseason shoulder surgery and is expected to suit up against the Edmonton Oilers tonight at Rogers Place. The Hurricanes (8‑2‑1) host a 7‑1‑1 Oilers squad led by Connor McDavid’s 26 points in nine games. Jarvis slots into the second power‑play unit alongside Kotkaniemi and Stankoven, while the lineup features Aho, Svechnikov, and Blake on PP‑1. Notable adjustments include Skyler Brind’Amour possibly replacing Unger‑Sorum on the fourth line and Brandon Bussi in goal. Keep an eye on Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard (team‑leading 18 points) and Leon Draisaitl (16 points). Game tips at 9 PM ET on Prime Video, Spectrum or FUBO, with the Hurricanes slight favorites (-118 to -102).
Looking at how the Oilers have fared against Stanley Cup champions in the 2020s
The article reviews how the Edmonton Oilers have performed against 2020s Stanley Cup champions ahead of their Oct. 24 matchup with reigning champs Carolina Hurricanes. It details a historically split series with Carolina—six games this decade, each team winning three, including recent overtime wins in 2025-26. The piece also examines the Oilers’ struggles versus the Florida Panthers, the only champion to beat Edmonton in a Finals (2024, 2025), noting a 5‑8 playoff record and a recent 5‑7 regular‑season tally, with the Panthers sweeping the 2024‑25 season series. By contrasting these rivalries, the article suggests the Oilers are likely to split again with the Hurricanes, while highlighting their ongoing challenges against the Panthers.
Hurricanes make huge Seth Jarvis announcement ahead of Oilers clash
The Carolina Hurricanes are 8-2-1 in 2026-27 and again one of the NHL’s top teams despite missing their leading goal scorer from the past two seasons — but that absence could end Thursday night. The Canes activated star forward Seth Jarvis from the injured non-roster list Wednesday, putting him in position to make his season […] The post Hurricanes make huge Seth Jarvis announcement ahead of Oilers clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pre-Scout: Dump and chase Oilers host reigning champ Hurricanes
The Edmonton Oilers open the season with a dominant 7‑1‑1 record, the best points percentage in the NHL, driven by Connor McDavid's record‑fast 20 assists and 26 points, and Devon Levi's .931 save percentage. Coach Mike Babcock emphasizes disciplined dump‑and‑chase play, a strategy that has helped the top line (McDavid, Draisaitl, Podkolzin) excel while secondary lines provide depth. A slip against the Minnesota Wild exposed vulnerabilities, but a three‑goal power‑play burst and strong penalty kill kept the win. The article previews the upcoming game against the defending champion Hurricanes, noting the need for more than one scoring line as injuries loom.
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Oilers, Panthers, Kings, Islanders, Senators, Capitals and More
Seth Jarvis could make his season debut tonight. Linus Ullmark needed help leaving the ice, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set to return.
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Oilers, Panthers, Kings, Islanders, Senators, Capitals and More
Seth Jarvis could make his season debut tonight. Linus Ullmark needed help leaving the ice, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set to return.
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