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Pre-Scout: Dump and chase Oilers host reigning champ Hurricanes

In the world of hockey clichés, the phrase “getting off to a good start” is as much a part of the game as the puck. Last season, the Edmonton Oilers repeated this ad nauseam during camp after lacklustre Octobers, but it’s not Beetlejuice where repeating it three times would lead to a win.

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Dylan Larkin may be throwing shade at the Edmonton Oilers

There has been a concerning trend happening across the NHL in recent years. Players have been using their leverage to force themselves out of their markets, putting their current club in pretty tight spots.

Devon Levi News / Oil on Whyte / October 21

Oilers' netminder Devon Levi continues to impress

Last night's overtime win was Edmonton Oilers netminder Devon Levi's fifth of the young 2026-27 season. He managed a 0.900 save percentage, stopping 27 of 30 shots taken by the Minnesota Wild.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 21

Oilers tactical analysis: Why F1 tracking matters more than centre position

A few years back, when I was coaching junior hockey in Manitoba, I had a sweet, simple player we’ll call Shorty. He was six-foot-two, 200 lbs., and skilled with a rocket for a shot, but just not a lot going on behind the eyes.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

NHL News / Oil on Whyte / October 21

Oilers' noticeable improvement helps to secure a big win against Minnesota Wild

Awaiting the Edmonton Oilers this week was a slate consisting of three home games against Stanley Cup contenders. They earned a massive win to open that slate on Tuesday, defeating the Minnesota Wild in overtime by a 4-3 scoreline.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Maple Leafs Host Blasts Oilers Attendance: Hints Fans Missing McDavid Window

Are fans of the Edmonton Oilers taking for granted what might be a limited window to keep watching Connor McDavid live? One host seemed to hint as much on Wednesday when Co-Host, of Leafs Morning Take, Jay Rosehill said it was surprising to see fans now showing up to watch their team.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

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 and associate coach D.J.

Edmonton Oilers News / Total Pro Sports / October 21

Insane NHL Hot Mic Catches Explosive Slur On Live TV During Wild-Oilers Game

An NHL hot mic moment caused a major stir on social media on Wednesday. The NHL has had its fair share of wild moments to start the season, including a vicious knockout from Uvis Balinskis to Colin Graft at the start of October.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Could Oilers’ Connor McDavid really crack the 200-point mark?

There have been only four instances of an NHLer registering 200 points in a season. Unsurprisingly, Wayne Gretzky can lay claim to all of them, dating back to his pure dominance with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Mike Babcock has changed one key habit for the Oilers, and it’s fueling their hot start

The Mike Babcock era is in full swing in Edmonton, and many of the changes he’s implementing are already noticeable. The Oilers are playing a much cleaner game and showing more defensive structure than they have in years.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 21

Oilers Beat Wild 4-3 in OT: What Did We Learn?

Sometimes, a win tells you more than the final score suggests. The Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime Tuesday night, but the way they got there offered a little more to think about than another two points in the standings.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Nugent-Hopkins Returns for Oilers: Will Babcock’s Prediction Ring True?

Back in September, Mike Babcock said Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would be “a massive part of things” for the Edmonton Oilers. On Thursday night, the veteran forward finally gets the chance to prove him right.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Connor McDavid Is on Pace for a 200-Point Season

Can he do it? Can Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid reach the sacred 200-point plateau this season? He’s currently on pace for 242 points after an unbelievable start to the 2026-27 NHL season, where he has notched 26 points in his first nine games.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 21

Connor McDavid is on fire, Leon Draisaitl’s goal heater, and Devon Levi vs. Jesper Wallstedt

After a decisive win over the Mammoth on Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers were back at Rogers Place to kick off a five-game home stand against the Minnesota Wild.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 21

Evaluating if the Edmonton Oilers current PDO is sustainable

A stat often used to indicate luck, PDO is calculated by combining a team’s shooting percentage and save percentage. Often, a number of 100 is seen as neutral, a resting point that most teams inevitably fall close to.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to make season debut against Hurricanes

The Edmonton Oilers are one of the hottest teams in the NHL, and they’re set to get a crucial player back into their lineup ahead of one of their biggest tests of the young season.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / October 21

Oilers’ Connor McDavid sets NHL assist record in 4-3 OT win

Whatever storyline out of the Edmonton Oilers’ 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild you want to take, you could fill a column’s worth of words about it. Evan Bouchard, on his 27th birthday, scores the game-winning goal in overtime.

Calvin Pickard News / Oilersnation / October 21

Oilers give former backup goalie Calvin Pickard video tribute in return to Rogers Place

A former Edmonton Oilers goaltender made his return to Rogers Place on Tuesday. Now a member of the Minnesota Wild, Calvin Pickard backed up Jesper Wallstedt in the Oilers’ 4-3 overtime victory, but well before Evan Bouchard’s game-winning goal, the Oilers honoured Pickard’s time in Oil Country.

Isaac Howard News / Oil on Whyte / October 21

The Oilers should start taking offers on Isaac Howard

The Edmonton Oilers have survived their early season injury woes. Actually they've done more than survive, they've won most of their games to date. The team is clicking on all cylinders, and with a number of notable players either just returned, or set to return, from injury, the immediate future looks bright.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / October 21