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The Day After 12.0: Oilers lose Hyman to injury, fall to Red Wings in shootout

The Oilers fall to the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in a shootout on Oct. 27, 2026, after surrendering a 17‑7 second‑period shot disadvantage. Vancouver’s Zach Hyman leaves hurt after a collision with defenseman Andreas Englund, joining Mattias Ekholm on the injured list. Despite a 1‑0 first‑period lead from Vasily Podkolzin and contributions from Isaac Howard and Colton Dach, the Oilers couldn’t recover, with Viktor Arvidsson, Alex Formenton and Dylan Larkin scoring for Detroit. Coach Mike Babcock praises Dacher’s wing play and sees Howard’s first goal as a hopeful sign, while lineup adjustments loom for the upcoming Calgary game.

Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Shakeup Coming?; Postava Shines For Detroit; NHL Trade Boards

The Colorado Avalanche return to practice after a poor loss to Nashville, prompting speculation about line changes from coach Jared Bednar. Meanwhile, rookie Detroit goaltender Michal Postava shines, shutting down Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl as the Red Wings beat the Oilers 8-3-1. The edition also updates NHL trade boards—highlighting the Connor Hellebuyck chatter—and notes other league news, including the Devils’ West Coast trip, Flyers’ injured veteran, Seth Jones’ return to Chicago, and Alexander Nikishin’s contract saga.

Game 12: Detroit @ Edmonton (RECAP)

In Game 12 of the Detroit‑Edmonton series, the Red Wings aim to grab five points in eight games by toppling a star‑studded Oilers squad featuring 12‑goal Leon Draisaitl and 200‑point‑pace Connor McDavid. The preview highlights hopes for a shutout by goalie Christian Postava and a dramatic incident involving coach Derek Babcock, underscoring the stakes for Detroit’s road trip.

The Daily: Red Wings Come Home on High Note; Could Break Even

The Detroit Red Wings snap a challenging west‑coast swing with a 4‑3 shootout win over the Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 24, 2026. Rookie net‑minder Michal Postava shines, stopping 25 of 28 shots in regulation and making crucial saves on Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in overtime before scoring the decisive goal. Four Wings – Viktor Arvidsson, Emmitt Finnie, Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond – find the net, with Raymond also scoring the extra‑time winner. The victory lifts Detroit to a 5‑4‑3 record, putting them within reach of a .500 finish after upcoming home games against Chicago and St. Louis. Postava’s performance may earn him more starts as Daniil Tarasov’s status remains uncertain.

Instant Reaction: Depth scoring not enough as Oilers fall to Red Wings in shootout

The Edmonton Oilers suffer their first back‑to‑back losses of the season, dropping a 4‑3 shootout to the Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 27. After an early goal by Leon Draisaitl, Viktor Arvidsson tied the game for Detroit, and the teams exchanged leads three times before Dylan Larkin’s late tying goal forced overtime. The Red Wings win the shootout on the sole skill‑shot conversion. Key takeaways: Zach Hyman exits with a head‑impact injury, Colton Dach scores his first goal and records an assist after moving to the second line, and Isaac Howard nets his first goal in 363 days. The Oilers fall to 8‑2‑2 despite strong contributions from McDavid, Podkolzin and Draisaitl.

Postava Perfect Against McDavid in First Start to Lead Red Wings to Victory

Rookie goaltender Michal Postava earns his first NHL start by stopping the Edmonton Oilers 4‑3 in a shootout on Oct. 26, 2026. Detroit’s defense limits Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl’s attack through two periods, while Vasily Podzolkin scores the Red Wings’ opener. Viktor Arvidsson ties the game on a power‑play goal, Isaac Howard and Emmitt Finnie trade back‑to‑back goals, and a late deflection by Colton Dach gives Oilers the lead. Dylan Larkin nets the tying goal with under two minutes left, forcing overtime, where Postava stays perfect as Raymond scores the decisive shootout winner. Detroit heads home for a Oct. 29 showdown with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Red Wings’ Moritz Seider puts Connor McDavid in a box during crucial shift

The Detroit Red Wings have not had the best start to the 2026-27 NHL season. Detroit has struggled on the ice and is dealing with off-ice drama. But there is one thing this team can rely on. Moritz Seider will come up big when they need him most. The Edmonton Oilers were applying pressure on […] The post Red Wings’ Moritz Seider puts Connor McDavid in a box during crucial shift appeared first on ClutchPoints .

This unbelievable Connor McDavid stat proves he’s on another level

The Edmonton Oilers are on a torrid start in 2026-27. They have been running through teams in the NHL this year. A major reason for this is the impeccable play of captain Connor McDavid. Against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday, McDavid showed once again why this run he’s on is unlike anything we’ve seen. […] The post This unbelievable Connor McDavid stat proves he’s on another level appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NHL Notebook: Oilers fall in power rankings, Kucherov sets record

The Edmonton Oilers sit 8-2-1 after a month of the 2026-27 NHL season but slip to ninth in Daily Faceoff’s power rankings, despite recent OT wins over Minnesota (4-3) and Carolina (6-5) and a 7-2 loss to Toronto. Analysts praise Connor McDavid’s projected 200‑point pace but warn the team’s depth and defense remain concerns. Upcoming home games include Detroit and Calgary, followed by road trips to the Islanders and Rangers. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov becomes the franchise’s all‑time points leader with 1,138 career points, surpassing Steven Stamkos, and the Carolina Hurricanes sign defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one‑year, $3 million deal.

Dylan Larkin report makes trade to Wild seem possible despite Red Wings’ asking price

A new report suggests the Minnesota Wild could finally secure Dylan Larkin despite Detroit’s steep asking price. Larkin has reportedly asked GM Steve Yzerman for a trade, and insider Chris Johnston says Minnesota still believes it can make the deal happen, even as other clubs are favored. The Wild must also juggle the looming free‑agency of top blueliner Quinn Hughes, whose contract situation could be impacted by the Larkin pursuit. GM Bill Guerin faces a high‑stakes gamble: acquire a top‑six center while keeping Hughes signed for a championship window.

Notes from last game: Flames play an all-around good game in 4-1 victory over Red Wings

The Calgary Flames extend their hot streak with a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 26, 2026, marking their third straight victory and fourth in five games. Goaltender Devin Cooley dazzles, stopping 29 of 30 shots for a .967 save percentage and earning NHL’s second star. The special teams excel, converting 2‑of‑2 on both the power play and penalty kill, while Joel Farabee nets a goal and two assists. Scorers include Ryan Strome, Zayne Parekh (first goal of the season) and Matvei Gridin. Despite solid play, the blog notes defensive faceoff lapses and line‑up expected‑goal imbalances, warning the rebuild still needs high draft picks.

Michal Postava Earns First NHL Start Tonight

Detroit Red Wings rookie goaltender Michal Postava makes his first NHL start tonight against the high‑scoring Edmonton Oilers (8-2-1). Coach Todd McLellan announced the 24‑year‑old Czech will be in net for the 9:30 p.m. game, following his debut last week when he replaced John Gibson for the third period of a 5-2 win over Vancouver. Postava arrived from the AHL with a 4‑0 record, 1.25 GAA and .954 save percentage, and his appearance answers criticism of the Wings’ limited prospect usage. The Oilers lead the league with 4.36 goals per game, featuring Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Flames’ Devin Cooley named NHL’s second star of the week

Calgary Flames rookie goalie Devin Cooley earns NHL’s second star of the week after back‑to‑back wins that extend the Flames’ streak to three games. He posted a .971 save percentage, stopping 66 of 68 shots, with a 2.46 GSAx in a 2‑1 win over Minnesota and a .966 GSAx in a 4‑1 victory over Detroit. This marks his third consecutive game‑saving performance, following a 3‑2 win over the Stanley Cup champions Carolina. Cooley’s .913 season save percentage ranks 11th league‑wide among goalies with five+ games, placing him among elite netminders despite a rocky start.

GDB 12.0: Oilers need much better effort vs. Red Wings (7:30 PM, SN+)

After a 7-2 loss to Toronto, the Edmonton Oilers aim to bounce back and improve their effort against the Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 26. Coach Mike Babcock criticizes the team's overall play, noting the bottom six were outmatched and five‑on‑five performance has slipped, with the Oilers being outshot 28-23. He suggests shuffling the struggling third line of Joseph, Michaels and Formenton. Meanwhile, the power play is clicking (8‑for‑14 since Zach Hyman returned) and Leon Draisaitl continues his six‑game goal streak, tying franchise records. Babcock stresses the need to outwork Detroit, a team that’s 4‑7 so far, to avoid a second consecutive loss.

Detroit Red Wings Still Left With Unfinished Business

As the Red Wings close their west‑coast road swing against the Edmonton Oilers, two lingering roster issues dominate headlines. Center Dylan Larkin’s trade request remains unresolved a month into the season, with his list of possible destinations shrinking to ten teams after none of his initial targets have offered a deal. At the same time, top‑pair defenseman Simon Edvinsson is still unsigned despite ample cap space, sparking a public dispute that mirrors the recent offseason saga of Alexander Nikishin in Carolina. With the team boasting $30 million in cap flexibility and recent signings like Alex DeBrincat, Detroit’s inability to settle these high‑profile matters leaves fans questioning the organization’s off‑ice strategy.