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Oilers vs. Senators: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Edmonton Oilers (2-3-1) are the favorite when they visit the Ottawa Senators (2-4) on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The Oilers are -136 on the moneyline to win against the Senators (+115) in the game, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Oilers-Senators matchup will air on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action. Oilers vs. Senators Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario Favorite...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Oilers fall eight places in latest NHL Power Rankings

Things have been a little rough for the Edmonton Oilers, and it’s leading to diminished respect from those around the game. In the weekly NHL Power Rankings posted by Daily Faceoff, the Oilers are listed 11th among the 32 franchises in the league, a massive drop from third where the team was the week before. DFO’s…

From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Oilers activate defenceman Jake Walman from injured reserve

Here come the reinforcements. As the Edmonton Oilers continue to reel amid a three-game losing streak, the team delivered some good news Monday, announcing defenceman Jake Walman had been activated from the injured reserve. Walman, 29, has yet to appear this season for the Oilers dealing with an undisclosed injury he suffered in the pre-season….

From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read

This year’s slow start for Oilers more concerning than previous seasons

Six games into the 2025-26 National Hockey League season, it’s clear that the Edmonton Oilers are struggling early for a third consecutive season. After going 2-0-1 over their first three contests, the Oilers are now mired in a three-game losing skid, falling to the New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, and Detroit Red Wings. Edmonton…

From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

The Day After 6.0: October Curse continues for Oilers

From bad to worse. Any hope the Edmonton Oilers had in salvaging their five-game eastern road trip blew up in their face Sunday afternoon, losing 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings. While the team secured an ugly 2-0 shutout victory over the New York Rangers to kick things off, they put up a stinker against…

From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Monday Mailbag: Are you worried about Jake Walman staying healthy?

Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As always, I’ve got a brand new mailbag ready to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their take. This week, we’re discussing Jake Walman’s ability to stay healthy, player discipline, a demanding Oilers schedule, and more. If you’ve got…

From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Devils in the Details – 10/20/25: Four-Game Streak Edition

Here are your links for today: Devils Links The Devils have their first four-game winning streak in a years, as the team put in another impressive effort to beat the Oilers 5-3 on Saturday. Jack Hughes scored twice as Jesper Bratt, Connor Brown and Dawson Mercer also found the net. [Devils NHL] “The Devils’ top […]

From All About The Jersey | about 2 months ago | 1 read

4 Edmonton Oilers At Risk of Demotion or Trade

The Edmonton Oilers are going to have a roster crunch sometime soon. Currently, Zach Hyman,  Jake Walman, and Mattias Janmark are all out of the lineup with injuries but expected back relatively soon (Hyman comes off LTIR on Nov. 1).  Additionally, Alec Regula was just placed on IR on Sunday.  But when all of those names are back, bodies will have to be moved out. Insider Frank Seravalli told Kevin Karius  that four players are at risk of losing their places on the Oilers r...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 1 read

As Oilers get healthy, Emberson and Janmark could be available in trade

The clock is ticking on the Edmonton Oilers getting healthy. While the team placed defenceman Alec Regula on the injured reserve on Sunday ahead of their afternoon matinee with the Detroit Red Wings, the Oilers are also expecting some key players to get healthy in the coming week. Zach Hyman can return from the Long-Term…

From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Why Kris Knoblauch’s ice time decisions could backfire for the Oilers

Through five games of the 2025-26 season, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are both averaging over 23 minutes of time on ice (TOI). Not only does that lead the league for forwards, but it’s a higher rate than any forward has averaged in a season over the past decade. While the two superstars absolutely should…

From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read

The Oilers need to be willing to give their young players more opportunity

The Edmonton Oilers remain among the older teams in the NHL. In fact, in 2024-25, they were the oldest team in the league. Their aging roster can be attributed to a variety of different factors, such as the frequent trading of draft picks during cup contention years, debatable drafting decisions with the picks they did…

From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read

The Day After 5.0: Offensive woes continue as Oilers drop decision to Devils

On its surface, the idea of the Edmonton Oilers being a team that struggles to score is a laughable one. They have perennial 100-point man Connor McDavid. One of the best goal scorers in the league in Leon Drasiatil. A premier offensive defenceman in Evan Bouchard. A jack-of-all-trades Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who at his peak a…

From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Pickard starts, Howard sits, and Lazar debuts as Oilers face Devils

The Edmonton Oilers are going with Calvin Pickard between the pipes for Saturday’s matinee against the New Jersey Devils. It wasn’t the only notable change in the Oilers’ lineup, as rookie forward Issac Howard will watch the game from the press box, allowing Curtis Lazar to make his team debut against his former club. Lazar,…

From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

2025-26 Gamethread #5: New Jersey Devils vs. Edmonton Oilers

The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (3-1-0) versus the Edmonton Oilers (2-1-1). The Time: 3:30 PM ET The Broadcast: TV – MSGSN, Radio – Devils Hockey Network The Game Preview: Check out Jackson’s preview before the game today. The Song of the Day: I am not entirely sure why, but I always find myself listening […]

From All About The Jersey | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Does Adrian Kempe make sense as a target for the Oilers?

Ever since Connor McDavid announced his two-year contract extension worth just $12.5 million per season, social media has been ablaze with discussion on how the Oilers will spend the extra cap space at their disposal this summer. Last week, amidst the Buffalo Sabres’ disastrous start, names like Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson started to pop…

From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read