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Skinner’s 30-Save Shutout Leads Oilers to 2-0 Victory Over Rangers

The New York Rangers played host to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night (Oct. 14) at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This was the first meeting of the season between these two teams, with both looking for a big win to jumpstart their seasons and improve their early records.

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Stuart Skinner unbeatable as Oilers blank Rangers in 2-0 victory: Recap, Highlights, and Reaction

From imploding to outduelling a former Vezina Trophy winner. You couldn’t have scripted a better bounce-back for Stuart Skinner. After blowing a three-goal lead in last week’s season-opener, Edmonton’s starting goalie was relegated to the bench in favour of backup Calvin Pickard when the Oilers played their second game a few days later.

Darnell Nurse News / Bleacher Report / October 14

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

Rangers make wrong kind of history with another shutout loss

The 2025-26 New York Rangers season began with a lot of excitement due to the arrival of two-time Stanley Cup champion head coach Mike Sullivan. Things have not been off to a smooth start however.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 14

Oilers Ditch Experiment with Top Line, Promote Better Fit

The Edmonton Oilers are moving on from their early-season experiment on the top line, promoting Andrew Mangiapane to skate alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against the New York Rangers.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

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Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 14

Connor McDavid’s agent discusses new two-year contract, negotiation process with the Oilers, and more

Agents for hockey players aren’t ones you often see in the limelight. They’re often looked to as somewhat shadowy figures, working behind the scenes, guiding players and pushing for them to get every dollar possible on each contract they sign.

Jack Roslovic News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Oilers News & Rumours: Roslovic, First Win, Trade Coming?

The Edmonton Oilers have come out of the gates strong, having lost their first game of the season in a shootout and winning their second game, picking up three of a possible four points.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

McDavid’s Team-Friendly Deal Might Fit the Oilers’ Bigger Strategy

Here’s a radical suggestion: Did Connor McDavid leave money on the table so the Edmonton Oilers could afford a goaltender? Is this simply a coincidence between two recent events?

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 14

Oilers Shuffle Lines as Roslovic Set for Debut Against Rangers

The Edmonton Oilers are rolling out a reworked lineup for tonight’s matchup against the New York Rangers, with several notable changes following a strong start to the 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 14

Roslovic to make Oilers debut, Mangiapane elevated to top line, and Walman set to return this week

The ol’ line blender has been busted out for the Edmonton Oilers ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the New York Rangers as Jack Roslovic prepares to make his Oilers debut.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / October 14

Edmonton Oilers Pregame Thoughts

I hope Canadian readers enjoyed their Thanksgiving weekend. Fans were more relaxed after Saturday night than they were after Wednesday night. During the game, however, there was a sense that maybe the Edmonton Oilers would be robbed of a win for the second straight time.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 14

Early returns on Trent Frederic’s top-line role beside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl

Trent Frederic getting a turn on Edmonton’s top line with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl is one of the more eyebrow-raising experiments set into motion by Kris Knoblauch early in the 2025–26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 14

Oilers Prospect Update: Strong weekend in NCAA for Fischer, WHLers Lafrenière and Lewandowski square off

It was a busy weekend for the NCAA and WHL prospects, as most teams are now in full swing and playing multiple games on the weekends. Not only was it a busy weekend, but it was a good weekend for the Oilers’ NCAA and CHL pipeline, as multiple players were finding their names on the scoresheets and putting together some tidy performances.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Why the Oilers Mean So Much to Edmonton

This past Thanksgiving, I was giving thanks for family, friends, and good health. I was also thinking about what else I’m thankful for, and I couldn’t help but think of the Edmonton Oilers.

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Jack Roslovic News / NHL Trade Talk / October 14

With Roslovic In, Rookie Could Be Out on Healthy Oilers Roster

With Jack Roslovic ready to join the lineup for the Edmonton Oilers, it won’t be long before the team is nearly fully healthy, and the organization will have to make tough roster decisions.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 14

Isaac Howard would benefit from some minutes in the AHL

It may not be Ike Howard’s time to contribute to the Edmonton Oilers just yet. Early in the season, the Oilers are 1-0-1, having lost their season opener 4-3 in a shootout to the Calgary Flames after blowing a 3-0 lead, but then defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-1.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 13

Eyeing strong start, Oilers out to add to Rangers' home woes

Even though they have made consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers began slowly in each of the past two seasons. In their opening games as two-time defending Western Conference champions, the Oilers are performing better and visit the New York Rangers in the opener of a five-game road trip on Tuesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 13