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Devon Levi shines, the Dynamic Duo locks up the win, and the Oilers’ power play needs some creativity

After what can only be described as an outrageous win on Thursday in Vancouver, the Edmonton Oilers were back on home ice for their first matchup of the season against the Seattle Kraken.

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Taking a look at the 2026–27 Bakersfield Condors lineup

Though the Oilers NHL season holds plenty of drama, the organization has more layers to it. For healthy organizations, the AHL is an extremely helpful tool, not only for the future, but also in offering immediate help.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 4

Bouchard’s Revenge? Frederic Fights Lindgren, but Was It Enough?

It took waiting all summer for the Edmonton Oilers to get a chance at retribution, but only one period between the Oilers and Seattle Kraken for someone to get their hands on Ryan Lindgren.

Owen Michaels News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injuries, Goaltending, Michaels Debut, & More

The regular season is underway, and the Edmonton Oilers are off to a 2-0-1 start against divisional rivals. They kicked off their schedule with a tough 6-5 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks, then responded with a 9-7 win over Vancouver after nearly choking away an 8-2 lead.

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Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

A Look at Every Oilers Prospect Playing NCAA Hockey in 2026-27

The 2026-27 NCAA Division 1 men’s hockey opened on Friday (Oct. 2). For the next several months, teams will compete with their sights set on reaching the Frozen Four in Washington in April.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 4

NHL Game Recap: Seattle Kraken at Edmonton Oilers 10/03/2026

First Period Goals: Owen Michaels (2) / Alex Formenton (2) at 2:51 / 1-0 EDM First Period Penalties: SEA / 3:58 / Ryan Winterton, 2 minutes for Tripping

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-1 Win Over Kraken

After allowing 13 goals in their first two games, the Edmonton Oilers responded with a tight-checking 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night (Oct.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 4

Oilers are active on the trade market according to Elliotte Friedman

In the first edition of 'Saturday Headlines' for the 2026-27 NHL season, the weekly segment during the second intermission of Saturday Night Hockey broadcast (formerly Hockey Night in Canada), was as impactful as you would hope.

Devon Levi News / Athlon Sports / October 4

Oilers Goalie Devon Levi Says Wearing Edmonton Jersey Is ‘Super Special’ After Home Debut

Devon Levi delivered a strong performance in his Edmonton Oilers home debut, helping the team secure a 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. Levi stopped 19 of 20 shots at Rogers Place to earn his second win with Edmonton.

Leon Draisaitl News / Field Level Media / October 3

Leon Draisaitl's deciding goal lifts Oilers past Kraken

Leon Draisaitl scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:27 remaining to give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-1 victory against the visiting Seattle Kraken on Saturday.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 3

Instant Reaction: Oilers grind out 3-1 low-event win over Kraken

Saturday’s game proved that the Edmonton Oilers are capable of playing low-scoring games. The Oilers would go on to defeat the Seattle Kraken 3-1, moving their season record to 2-0-1, in a game that saw Edmonton outshoot them 25-20.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3

Oilers Exploring Trade for Forward Help

The Edmonton Oilers are exploring a move that could turn some of their defensive depth into help up front. According to Elliotte Friedman on Saturday Headlines,

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 3

Oilers exploring market for ‘lateral trade,’ look to move defenceman for forward

The Edmonton Oilers are poking around in the trade market, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Saturday night. With a litany of injuries in their forward ranks, missing four of their top seven forwards, the team is looking to trade for some forward depth.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 3

Jarry or Levi? The debate continues around Oilers goaltending

So far, neither Edmonton Oilers goalie has looked good. Who should start Saturday night against the Seattle Kraken? On Tuesday, Tristan Jarry let in six goals, then Devon Levi let in seven goals on Thursday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 3

What should the Oilers do with Walman and Mukhamadullin?

For nearly half a decade, the Edmonton Oilers’ third pair was anchored by Brett Kulak, a speedy, defensive D-man with exceptional durability. But when Kulak’s game fell apart last season, GM Stan Bowman shipped him out of town, and the Oilers have been trying to fill the void ever since.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3

Mike Babcock Offers Simple Answer About Who’s Responsible for Oilers Goals Against

Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock was asked after practice on Friday who is responsible for so many goals against in the first two games of the Oilers’ 2026-27 regular season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / October 3

Jack Campbell Shares the Part of the Story We Didn’t See

Sometimes a hockey story comes along that makes you look back at an old story a little differently. Jack Campbell's time with the Edmonton Oilers has usually been reduced to numbers.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Oilers Are No Better Than They Were Last Season

The Edmonton Oilers’ start to the 2026-27 season has been chaotic, to say the least. The good news is that they’ve found the back of the net 14 times through their first two games.

Connor Clattenburg News / The Oil Rig / October 3

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Can Connor Clattenburg climb up to a roster spot?

With the 2026–27 NHL regular season officially underway, all eyes are back on the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers regular roster is banged up, with six individuals already on the IR or LTIR.

Owen Michaels News / Oil on Whyte / October 3

Owen Michaels earned his place in the Edmonton Oilers lineup

Welcome to the NHL, Owen Michaels. His first NHL game might not have rivalled that of Auston Matthews, but Michaels made his mark during the Edmonton Oilers' home-and-home set with the Vancouver Canucks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Oilers’ Zach Hyman Out Two Weeks, Frederik Andersen Out Long-Term

The Edmonton Oilers traveled to Vancouver for their first road game of the regular season without one of their top forwards. Winger Zach Hyman is expected to miss the next two weeks with an undisclosed injury sustained in Edmonton’s preseason finale against the Calgary Flames, per Sportsnet’s Jack Michaels.

Zach Hyman News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Oilers’ Zach Hyman out for two weeks with undisclosed injury

The Edmonton Oilers won’t have one of the pillars of their top-six forward group over the next couple of weeks. According to Jack Michaels, winger Zach Hyman will miss approximately two weeks with an injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Oilers Place Ryan Nugent-Hopkins On IR, Matt Savoie On LTIR

The Edmonton Oilers announced a series of transactions this morning involving four players. The team placed veteran forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on injured