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Connor McDavid and Mike Babcock remind the team has to match what Devon Levi brings 'every night'

The Edmonton Oilers lost their first regulation game of the season on Thursday night, falling 4–2 to the Utah Mammoth at Rogers Place. Clayton Keller scored twice and the Mammoth went 2/3 on the power play to hand Edmonton its first defeat in five games.

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How does Isaac Howard’s start with the Oilers in 2026-27 compare to Matt Savoie’s rookie-season start?

Isaac Howard and Matt Savoie are two of the Edmonton Oilers’ most promising young offensive talents. That said, the two are connected beyond their offensive abilities on the ice.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 17

Oil Check 1: Edmonton Oilers with an impressive start to the season

When the puck dropped on the Edmonton Oilers’ 2026–27 season, there was concern that it could be a rough start. Injuries to key players Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Matt Savoie, and Jason Dickinson, along with presumptive starting goalie Frederik Andersen, were looking to be major blows to the team.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 17

Pre-Scout: Oilers leaky PK needs bounceback against league-best Mammoth PP

The Edmonton Oilers have only surrendered nine goals in the last five games, which speaks to their quality goaltending, structured five-on-five play, and

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Kailer Yamamoto News / Oilersnation / October 16

Flashback Friday: Looking at Kailer Yamamoto’s career before and after leaving the Oilers

It feels like just yesterday that the Edmonton Oilers drafted Kailer Yamamoto back in 2017. Nearly a decade later, the Spokane, Wash., product has carved out a role in the National Hockey League for a handful of teams.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 16

Oilers should split up McDavid and Draisaitl, at least until Nuge returns

Reinforcements are on the way for the Edmonton Oilers, with Zach Hyman returning to the lineup tomorrow along with anticipated returns for Colton Dach

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Oilers’ Hyman to return against Mammoth, Dach, Walman, likely to play

The Edmonton Oilers are getting healthier. On Friday, Edmonton radio host Jason Gregor reported that left winger Zach Hyman is set to make his return against the Utah Mammoth on Saturday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 16

Oilers injury update: Hyman returns Saturday vs. Utah; Dach, Walman ‘very likely’ to play

The Edmonton Oilers finally have some encouraging injury news. According to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s Jason Gregor, familiar faces are set to return from injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 16

Oilers’ new identity: Edmonton embraces Blue Collar Boys style of play

Somewhere in Edmonton, there’s a shiny sports car for sale because the organization traded it in for a pickup truck. Remember when high-vis vests were draped over the seats at Rogers Place on opening night?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 16

Oilers defenceman Jake Walman set to appear on ‘The Price is Right Tonight’

The Edmonton Oilers won’t be in action this coming Monday. So if you need something to do, why not check out Jake Walman on The Price is Right Tonight?

Travis Konecny News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16

Oilers Floated as Landing Spot for Travis Konecny

The Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers are in exact opposite positions to start their 2026-27 regular seasons, and as a result, there is already talk about the two teams connecting on a trade.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Oilers Should Split Up McDavid & Draisaitl

Injuries have hit the Edmonton Oilers hard, especially up front. They are currently without Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Matt Savoie, Colton Dach, Jason Dickinson, Mattias Janmark, and Zach Hyman.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 16

Oilers undermanned against Utah, trench warfare, and the referees take night off

The Edmonton Oilers returned home Thursday after a successful road trip to play the Utah Mammoth. Edmonton was 5-0-1 going into the matchup and 5-0-1 lifetime against their opponents.

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Vasily Podkolzin News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

3 Reasons Oilers’ Podkolzin Has Had Early Season Success

The Edmonton Oilers may be battling the injury bug in the early stages of the season, but it hasn’t looked that way through seven games as the team has lost just once in regulation and has several players riding hot streaks to start the season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16

Oilers attendance concern: 'Every NHL exec should read the replies to this tweet'

Rogers Place had 2,171 empty seats Thursday night, and fans say the cost of attending an Edmonton Oilers game is the reason. According to Sports 1440s Jason Gregor, the official attendance on Thursday night as the Connor McDavid-led Oilers took on a young, fast, and skilled Utah Mammoth team was 16,176.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-2 Loss to Mammoth

The Edmonton Oilers were defeated in regulation for the first time this season, falling by a score of 4-2 to the visiting Utah Mammoth at Rogers Place on Thursday (Oct.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 16

‘Freebie’ goal costs Oilers in loss to Mammoth

The Edmonton Oilers won’t be pushed around. In some circumstances, that is. They showed their moxie on Thursday night, refusing to let the Utah Mammoth take shots on their top players.

Jason Dickinson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Concerning Footage Hints That Oilers’ Jason Dickinson Is Injured Again

It’s unclear if Jason Dickinson will be ruled out of Thursday’s game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Utah Mammoth, but the center hobbled off the ice during the morning game-day practice and did not return.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Oilers Need More Offence From Their Depth Forwards

The Edmonton Oilers‘ season has gotten off to about as good of a start as possible. Sure, there were some defensive warts that popped up early in their first two games with the Vancouver Canucks, but things have quickly improved in that regard.

Owen Michaels News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Oilers’ Owen Michaels Is Winning Trust, But the Underlying Numbers Tell a Different Story

The Edmonton Oilers have done an excellent job finding talent outside traditional channels without sacrificing draft picks or prospects. General manager Stan Bowman has built a reputation for uncovering value in uncommon places, strengthening the organization’s depth while adding players capable of pushing for NHL opportunities.

Devon Levi News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

Devon Levi has shown early stability in the Oilers’ crease

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a hot start in 2026-27. They’re 5-0-1, capped off with a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday night, with Connor McDavid recording a goal and three assists while Vasily Podkolzin popped two goals of his own.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Can The Oilers Realistically Fix Their Goaltending?

Only a handful of games into the NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers already have a troubling, all-too-familiar trend emerging in net. Entering the 2026-27 season, the Oilers had Tristan Jarry, Frederik Andersen, and Devon Levi in tow, along with many preconceived notions about all three and their ability to backstop the Oilers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

The NHL's early-season breakout players in 2026-27

While established superstars continue to dominate the headlines, a handful of former first-round picks are beginning to take significant steps forward in their development.

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Connor McDavid News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Connor McDavid had a great quote after playing his 800th NHL game

And just like that, Connor McDavid has already played 800 NHL games. The three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner hit that notable achievement on Tuesday, when the Edmonton Oilers faced the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / October 8

Bouchard's historic start for Oilers has impressed Babcock

Evan Bouchard's historic start for Oilers has impressed Mike Babcock

Bouchard's hot start has been undeniable, as the elite 26-year-old offensive defenseman has six goals and five assists for a total of 11 points across four games.

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