Edmonton Oilers coach Mike Babcock says winger Isaac Howard’s knee-on-knee injury from Saturday’s 4-0 win over the New York Islanders isn’t as severe as initially feared. Howard left 2:22 into his first shift after colliding with Islanders forward Emil Heineman, who received a five‑minute major and ejection. Babcock hopes Howard can recover by the next game, but he will miss Sunday’s matchup at Madison Square Garden. The 22‑year‑old, who has posted one goal and three points in 12 games, could be replaced by Max Jones or Filip Hallander as the Oilers continue their three‑game road swing.
The Edmonton Oilers have hit double-digit victories. On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers defeated the New York Islanders 4-0, moving their season record to 10-2-2 and, for now, giving them the top spot in the Western Conference. Let’s take a look at what went on in this one! Neither team scored through the first 20 minutes….
No update on Howard’s condition was available at the end of the first period after suffering the knee-on-knee hit.
Mike Babcock’s new dump‑and‑chase system has reshaped the Edmonton Oilers, propelling them to a 9‑2‑2 start. By prioritizing deep‑zone dump‑ins—the second‑highest rate in the NHL—the team cuts costly offensive‑zone turnovers and now leads the league in limiting rush chances. While the aggressive forecheck fuels their cycle game and yields a strong 13.3% shooting rate (third in the league), expected goals per 60 minutes have dropped to a modest 2.2, the lowest in the McDavid era. The article argues that sustained success will depend on the bottom nine contributing more and eventually pairing McDavid with Draisaitl on separate lines.
Daniel Salonen stopped 26 of 27 shots in Lukko’s 3-1 win over KooKoo on Oct. 30. The Edmonton Oilers’ 2025 sixth-round pick now has a .928 save percentage (SV%) through 14 starts…
After a 3-1-1 home stretch, the Edmonton Oilers embark on a crucial east‑coast road trip, facing the New York Islanders (Saturday), New York Rangers (Sunday) and Connor Hellebuyck’s New Jersey Devils (Tuesday). Edmonton enters the trip 5‑0‑0 on the road but must tighten a league‑worst 25th‑ranked penalty kill, exploit the Rangers’ unsettled goaltending situation, and sustain depth scoring from Colton Dach, Kasperi Kapanen and others alongside McDavid and Draisaitl. Success in these three areas could keep the Oilers unbeaten.
The Edmonton Oilers head to Long Island on Oct. 31 for a 12 PM matinee against the New York Islanders, aiming to finish October strong at 9‑2‑1 and tentatively lock up 20 of a possible 26 points. The Islanders sit 7‑4‑2, have won their last two, and boast a 3.00 GPG offense while allowing just 2.62. Key factors: Edmonton’s 4.23 goals per game and a sizzling 35.7% power‑play, contrasted with a struggling 71.4% penalty kill; New York’s strong 86.4% PK and weak 17.5% PP. Depth scoring from Joseph, Ekholm, Kapanen and Formenton and the return of Jason Dickinson add hope, while goaltender Tristan Jarry seeks a second straight shutout. Discipline and puck control will be crucial in this tightly scheduled back‑to‑back before tomorrow’s Rangers game.
Through his first six weeks as interim GM, Horcoff has had to navigate the drama from Larkin’s trade request.
The New York Rangers face the Edmonton Oilers Sunday night with two regular right‑shot defensemen sidelined: Sean Durzi skips practice due to an undisclosed injury—likely stemming from a shot in the Oct. 19 win over Anaheim—while Braden Schneider sits out sick. Both remain on the roster, but the team has not recalled a defenseman from AHL Hartford, leaving healthy‑scratch Scott Morrow as the only extra blueliner. Durzi, tied for third among Rangers defenders with five points, logged a season‑low 15:10 minutes on Monday, and Schneider, a hit‑leader, moved into Durzi’s pairing. The Rangers (7‑6‑1) aim to snap a three‑game skid after a five‑day break.
The Edmonton Oilers are exploring trade options for goaltender Tristan Jarry, who has a 3-1-2 record, a .889 save percentage, and a $5.3 million AAV after six games. Potential destinations include the Ottawa Senators, who may need a 1B goalie if Linus Ullmark’s injury lingers; the Los Angeles Kings, who are uncertain between Darcy Kuemper and Anton Forsberg; and the Detroit Red Wings, sitting on $20 million of cap space and looking to meet the 2027‑28 salary‑cap floor. With Devon Levi still out, negotiations could intensify over the next weeks.
Nikita Kucherov shocks the NHL by submitting a trade request to the Tampa Bay Lightning, sparking a frenzy of speculation across the league. General manager Julien BriseBois says the Lightning aren’t ready to move the reigning Hart Trophy winner, but any deal could reshape the Atlantic Division. The blog outlines why Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, and even the Utah Mammoth are top targets, noting the Leafs would need to sacrifice premium assets and secure a four‑year extension to lure him. Montreal’s strong agent ties and the possibility of a Quinn Hughes swap are highlighted, while the Lightning reportedly offered $15 million per year—Kucherov may be seeking $20 million-plus. The piece weighs how a Kucherov move could end Tampa’s decade‑long run and fuel a rival’s championship push.
After what looked like a promising start to the season against the Edmonton Oilers, the bottom has fallen out for the Vancouver Canucks. Through 15 game, they’re 3-11-1, earning only…
The Oilers sit 9-2-2 early in 2026-27, but a recent injury to starter Devon Levi gives Edmonton a window to trade goaltender Tristan Jarry and his $5.375 million cap hit. After six starts (3‑1‑2, .889 SV%, rising to .915 when the opener is excluded), Jarry could fetch value before the trade deadline. Potential destinations include the Ottawa Senators (who need a 1B‑type netminder and could offer Jonas Johansson, Michael Amadio and picks), the Los Angeles Kings (a dollar‑for‑dollar swap with Darcy Kuemper if they acquire a draft pick), and the Detroit Red Wings (with ample cap space and a need for a temporary tandem). The article weighs each scenario and the cap implications.
Coach Mike Sullivan drops 21‑year‑old Gabe Perreault to the Rangers’ third line with Noah Laba and Will Cuylle to make room for struggling Pavel Dorofeyev on the top line alongside Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafrenière. Perreault, who has one point in his last seven games but seven points in 14 overall, is expected to boost the lower‑line offense with his playmaking and high hockey IQ. The move will be tested Sunday when New York hosts the Edmonton Oilers. The article also notes Nikita Kucherov’s trade request from Tampa Bay, adding a league‑wide shock to the mix.
The Edmonton Oilers head east for a Halloween matinee against a surging New York Islanders led by 19‑year‑old Calder winner Matthew Schaefer, who scored the OT winner in a 4‑3 win over Minnesota. Riding an unbeaten 5‑0‑0 road streak and a 9‑2‑2 record despite key injuries, the Oilers face a packed schedule—seven games in 12 days, nine of those on the road. Coach Mike Babcock emphasizes accountability and instinct, while depth players like Mathieu Joseph and Kasperi Kapanen pop up in the box score. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid dominates with 36 points, but the bottom six must step up as the team prepares for a three‑game road stretch.
It’s a small sample size – just two games – but it might be fair to say that Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry might have turned the corner and could…
The Islanders return home for a Halloween 2:00 p.m. matinee after a surprising 2‑1 road stretch, picking up shootout and 3‑on‑3 points in Nashville and Minnesota. They face Connor McDavid’s squad, with Quinn Hughes praising 19‑year‑old star Cale Schaefer as a future top‑five talent. The piece also notes Nikita Kucherov’s trade request and links to Halloween events at Belmont and episode 2 of “On The Island.”
After a dominant win over the Oilers, the Toronto Maple Leafs swing back into a slump, exposing goaltending and defensive woes. The author argues that Anthony Stolarz (.907 SV%) should replace underperforming Sergei Bobrovsky (now .885 SV%) until the veteran regains form, with Elvis Merzlikins as a later option. Forward Easton Cowan earns praise for owning a loss in Calgary and emerging as a potential leader, while injuries to Tavares, Tanev, Marchenko and others threaten the team’s playoff push. Despite healthy players like Jack Roslovic and rising youngsters stepping up, the lingering blueline struggles could relegate the Leafs to a wild‑card miss if the injury bug persists.
In the latest ONR podcast (Oct. 31, 2026), hosts recap the Oilers' recent home stand and preview a grueling three‑game road trip in four nights. Highlights include Colton Dach’s two‑goal performance in a 4‑2 win over the Calgary Flames, Tristan Jarry’s shutout, and speculation on whether Matt Tomkins or rookie Devon Levi will start the back‑to‑back games. The episode also touches on the Dylan Larkin trade saga in Detroit and Connor Hellebuyck’s move to New Jersey, before ending with betting chatter and score predictions for Saturday’s showdown with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov has told the Tampa Bay Lightning he won’t re‑sign and is requesting a trade. With a ten‑team approved list and no full no‑trade clause, a bidding war is expected. The article examines Edmonton’s slim chances of assembling a competitive offer, noting that teams like Utah and Montreal have deeper assets. Only two unlikely scenarios could work for the Oilers: Kucherov forcing a move to join Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, or treating him as a rental and offering Matt Savoie plus multiple first‑round picks—still likely insufficient.
There are three elite players in the NHL who command the most attention on an every-night basis. Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche and Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning are regularly considered to be the three best players in the NHL. The 33-year-old Kucherov is in his […]
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Flashback Friday revisits two infamous Edmonton‑New York Islander trades that stalled the Oilers’ rebuild despite Connor McDavid’s arrival. On June 26, 2015 the Oilers swapped the 16th and 33rd overall picks for defenseman Griffin Reinhart, passing on future stars like Mathew Barzal, Kyle Connor, Thomas Chabot and Sebastian Aho. Reinhart played only 30 games for Edmonton before fading. Two years later, the Oilers dealt Jordan Eberle to the Islanders in a move that further limited roster depth. The article argues these deals cost the Oilers a deeper playoff run and a potential Stanley Cup by missing out on talent that now anchors other teams.
On Oct. 30, the Calgary Flames lost 4-0 to the Edmonton Oilers, ending a four‑game winning streak and slipping to a 5‑7‑0 record. Despite the shutout, defenseman Zayne Parekh stood out, logging 15:43 of five‑on‑five ice and helping the Flames generate 78.39 expected goals in his shifts while limiting the Oilers to just five shots. The team posted a positive expected‑goals advantage (2.0 vs. 1.45) but faltered in the third period, surrendering two goals after a Kevin Bahl penalty. Injuries to Brennan Othmann and goaltender Devin Cooley further hampered Calgary. The matchup marks the last Battle of Alberta before a March 3 rematch in Calgary.
Jake Walman’s healthy scratch became more uncomfortable when the Edmonton Oilers delivered a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames without him Wednesday. A struggling defenceman watching his teammates record a…
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman faces pressure in Edmonton.