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Injury Setback: Oiler Snaps at Practice Ahead of Imminent Return

Kasperi Kapanen was not a happy camper at practice for the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Working his way back from an injury, he left the ice as the Oilers were stretching, slamming his stick on the bench and hitting several other sticks that went everywhere.

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins centres Oilers’ third line alongside Clattenburg as return nears

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is close to returning to the Edmonton Oilers lineup, with signs pointing to him lacing up the skates for Saturday’s visit to Seattle.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 27

Is Tristan Jarry an option for the Oilers?

It’s hard to look at the Edmonton Oilers’ struggles through the first quarter of the 2025-26 season and not see goaltending as the main concern. The duo of Stuart Skinner and Calvin Packard have a combined .868 save percentage, dead last in the NHL.

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How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27

Analyst Critical of the Oilers Trade Interest in Risky Goaltender

After another blowout loss on Tuesday night to the Dallas Stars, the Edmonton Oilers were left searching for answers, and the need for some type of change became even more evident.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 27

Friedman: Oilers need to ask themselves ‘if it’s time to trade Stuart Skinner’

With more than one quarter of the 2025-26 NHL regular season in the books, it’s safe to say the Edmonton Oilers are struggling well beyond their annual early-season stumble.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 27

The Edmonton Oilers are probably regretting trading their 2021 NHL Draft pick

During the 2021 NHL Draft, the Edmonton Oilers had the chance to boost their prospect pipeline with an elite goaltending prospect. Jesper Wallstedt was sitting right there waiting to be drafted.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / November 27

Potential Fix for Oilers' Goalie Crisis Emerges Before Thanksgiving

The Edmonton Oilers may need a new goalie soon enough, given they keep hemorrhaging goals against on a daily basis. Pittsburgh Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry’s resurgence in net has come at a time when the Oilers would surely welcome him back to Edmonton after he spent time with the Oil Kings in the early 2010s.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

Oilers’ McDavid & Draisaitl Speak Honestly After Blowout Loss to Stars

The Edmonton Oilers have had an interesting start to the 2025-26 season, and while they have shown flashes of being a championship contender, their inconsistency is becoming concerning as the quarter mark of the season has come and gone.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

3 Things the Oilers Should Be Thankful For

American Thanksgiving is here, which is a great benchmark to reflect on the Edmonton Oilers. They have played 25 games thus far, and their schedule is more than a quarter complete.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 26

Pain continues for the Edmonton Oilers, and a massive thank you

I’ll never forget the wise words my friend, a recovering alcoholic, said after Edmonton’s 9-1 loss to Colorado, where he heard many suggest that was rock bottom for the Oilers: “It can always get worse.

Stuart Skinner News / Breakaway on SI / November 26

Stuart Skinner is Sinking Oilers Playoff Hopes

The Edmonton Oilers are coming off of back-to-back Stanley Cup Final losses to the Florida Panthers in back-to-back years and they are looking to finally bring home a ring this year.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 26

‘Goaltending is a team thing’: Players and fans react as Oilers fall 8-3 at home

It was another night in Edmonton where the fans left feeling disappointed. Disappointed, and more so frustrated, with how this rollercoaster of a season has begun.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / November 26

Speculation Grows Around Potential Blockbuster Deal Between Blues and Oilers

Goaltending has once again become a concern in Edmonton. Even with a few strong games, Stuart Skinner hasn’t played consistently enough to ease worries.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Oilers’ recent struggles not only on goaltending

The Edmonton Oilers suffered another loss Tuesday night, this time an 8-3 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Stars. Edmonton has now lost four of their last five games and hold a 10-10-5 record through their first 25 games of the 2025-26 season.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / November 26

Changes Coming as McDavid and Oilers Search for Answers After Another Ugly Loss

The Edmonton Oilers are no strangers to getting off to slow starts to seasons, but what’s gone on thus far in 2025-26 has lasted way too long for a team that’s been two back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals.

Calvin Pickard News / The Oil Rig / November 26

Report: Oilers players shut down attempted Calvin Pickard move

They say likability is a more important trait than competence. A report from insider Frank Seravalli yesterday during an appearance on Bleacher Report indicates the Edmonton Oilers were going to pull the trigger on a goaltending shakeup, but that was essentially vetoed by the Oilers locker room.

Trent Frederic News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

Oilers Fans Shouldn’t Give Up on Trent Frederic

There’s been some good and bad in the first quarter of the Edmonton Oilers’ season. As the team hovers around .500, they’re looking for a spark from certain players.

Leon Draisaitl News / Athlon Sports / November 26

Leon Draisaitl Had Words for Oilers' Goalies After Blowout Loss

The Edmonton Oilers endured another heavy loss on Tuesday, dropping an 8–3 matchup to the Dallas Stars that brought back concerns about their defensive play and their goaltending depth.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

‘I felt bad for both of them tonight’: Connor McDavid defends Oilers’ goalie duo after blowout loss to Stars

The best player in the world is coming to his teammates’ defense after another abysmal performance. The Edmonton Oilers were smacked around by the Dallas Stars at Rogers Place on Tuesday night, losing to their postseason rivals by a final score of 8-3.

Travis Dermott News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 25

Travis Dermott is fully recovered from shoulder surgery

28-year-old defenseman Travis Dermott is a veteran of nearly 350 NHL games, but doesn’t currently have a contract for the 2025-26 season.

Jack Roslovic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 23

Jack Roslovic is proving to be a worthwhile signing for Oilers

Among the most discussed free agents this summer was forward Jack Roslovic, who didn’t sign a contract – not even a training camp try-out – until Oct. 8.