Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Oilers stare down first round exit, Tristan Jarry gets the keys, and a tiny Kasperi Kapanen silver lining

Game 4 is always an intense one when you’ve got a 2-1 series on your hands. The Edmonton Oilers would either end up back in a tied situation with two of the next three games at home, or they’d have their backs against the wall with basically every stat stacked up against them.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Edmonton Oilers Coach Kris Knoblauch questions controversial Anaheim Ducks overtime goal

The Edmonton Oilers find themselves staring down elimination after a heartbreaking 4–3 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night at Honda Center, with a series-tilting controversial goal.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 27

Oilers on the Brink After Controversial OT Loss in Game 4

The Edmonton Oilers now find themselves one loss away from elimination after a crushing Game 4 overtime defeat to the Anaheim Ducks, falling behind 3-1 in the series.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Overtime Loss to Ducks in Game 4

The Edmonton Oilers were defeated 4-3 in overtime by the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4 of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on Sunday (April 26).

Tage Thompson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 27

Connor McDavid Doesn’t Want to Talk About Himself with Oilers Down 3–1

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are already on the brink of elimination. A rough two-game trip to Anaheim that ended in a controversial Game 4 overtime loss has the back-to-back Western Conference champions on the ropes, down 3–1 heading back to Alberta.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 27

‘It wasn’t very definitive’: Was there enough proof puck crossed the line in Ducks OT winner over Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers put themselves in a position where a controversial call could put them on the ropes, and that’s exactly what happened Sunday night.

NHL News / ESPN / April 27

Oilers on brink after officials OK Ducks' OT goal

Ryan Poehling scored 2:29 into overtime -- a goal that required a lengthy review -- and the Anaheim Ducks pushed Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of first-round elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 4 on Sunday night at Honda Center.

Mattias Ekholm News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm sounds off on controversial Game 4 ending vs. Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers were defeated by the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4 on Sunday night. As a result, Anaheim has now taken a 3-1 series lead. This was a very back-and-forth game that made for entertaining viewing.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 27

Oilers drop Game 4 to Ducks 4-3 after controversial overtime review: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

It’s now do-or-die time. On Sunday evening, the Edmonton Oilers were looking to tie up their series with the Anaheim Ducks. Unfortunately, the Ducks picked up the 4-3 overtime victory, taking a 3-1 stranglehold of the series.

Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / April 26

Oilers’ Tristan Jarry to start Game 4 against Ducks

Edmonton Oilers’ head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters Sunday that goaltender Tristan Jarry will replace Connor Ingram as the team’s starting goalie for Game 4 of their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26

Oilers Starting Tristan Jarry In Game 4

There’s more chaos coming from one of the most chaotic series from Round One of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. According to a report from Sportsnet, the Edmonton Oilers are switching to Tristan Jarry for a pivotal Game 4 against the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 26

Oilers to start Tristan Jarry in Game 4 against Ducks, Jason Dickinson returns to lineup

There’s been a shake-up in net ahead of a crucial game for the Edmonton Oilers. Ahead of Game 4 of the Pacific Division Semifinals against the Anaheim Ducks, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that goaltender Tristan Jarry will be replacing Connor Ingram as the team’s starter.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 26

Tristan Jarry and Jason Dickinson Both In For Oilers in Game 4

The Edmonton Oilers are making two big changes ahead of tonight’s near must-win game versus the Anaheim Ducks. First, there is a change in goal as Tristan Jarry is set to start Game 4 versus the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 26

Should the Oilers start Jarry over Ingram in Game 4 against Ducks?

Something needs to change for the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers are down 2-1 in their series against the Anaheim Ducks. Aside from a dominant first period in Game 1, the Ducks have been the better team through the first nine periods.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

Curtis Lazar News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Oilers’ Curtis Lazar Could Be a Surprise X-Factor

It has been a far from ideal start to the postseason for the Edmonton Oilers. Between quickly falling behind the Anaheim Ducks, poor defence, and a couple of key injuries early on, there’s a lot going on.

Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / April 26

Scenes from Morning Skate: Will Jason Dickinson return for Oilers in Game 4?

It’s a pivotal game for the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night, one that could determine their fate in the 2026 NHL playoffs. Win, and they retake home ice advantage over the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 26

Sunday Scramble: Oilers-Ducks paths to victory check-in, Stanley Cup playoffs siding with youth so far

Last Sunday, I laid out my paths to victory for the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks. A quick peek at those factors through three games… Edmonton: Better defensive team since the Olympics Reliable structure Break the forecheck Centre ice depth Team experience Oh boy… How about for the Ducks?

Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / April 26

Why Going to Jarry Might Be Right Plan for Oilers in Game 4

Edmonton Journal sports writer Jim Matheson posted on social media that he isn’t shocked the Edmonton Oilers might be considering going with goaltender Tristan Jarry in Game 4 against the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 26

Oilers assistant GM Bill Scott to interview for vacant Canucks GM role

Edmonton Oilers assistant general manager Bill Scott is a busy man these days. As the Oilers battle with the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the 2026 playoffs, Scott is now set to interview with a second team for a vacant general manager’s seat.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 26

Edmonton Oilers Lacking Production from Star Players

The Edmonton Oilers are not seeing enough offensive production from the forwards who should be producing the most. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins are all players you’d expect to be putting up a large number of points in the postseason, particularly in clutch situations.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / April 26