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Oilers stars on pace to break multiple NHL records

The Edmonton Oilers are just eight games into their 2026-27 NHL campaign and things have been off to a great start. The team is red hot, sporting a 6-1-1 start, putting them first in the entire NHL in terms of points percentage.

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The Oilers' Hot Start Raises Some Big Questions

I’ve always thought there’s a danger in trying to explain away a good start. A team wins, and we immediately start looking for reasons why it might not last.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 19

Wild, Oilers bring red-hot superstars into showdown

The league's biggest stars take center stage as the Minnesota Wild travel north of the border to face the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. Both teams enter the contest with six wins apiece and their superstars at the top of their game.

Taylor Hall News / Oilersnation / October 19

NHL Notebook: Oilers suffer slight drop in power rankings; Hall placed on IR

The Edmonton Oilers have kept rolling four weeks into the season. Daily Faceoff released their latest power rankings article, with the Oilers coming in at the sixth spot thanks to their 6-1-1 record.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Trent Frederic News / Oil on Whyte / October 19

Oilers forward Trent Frederic is having 'a lot more fun this year'

Entering this season, one player who needed to have a bounce back season potentially more than anyone on the Edmonton Oilers roster was Trent Frederic.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 19

Oilers Injury Update: Nugent-Hopkins practices Monday, Babcock remains cautious on return

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has yet to make his season debut for the Edmonton Oilers, and although the hope is that he will return sometime this week, coach Mike Babcock wants to remain cautious.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 19

Ryan Shea looks like Stan Bowman's best signing as Oilers GM

Stan Bowman is in his third season as general manager of the Edmonton Oilers his tenure has been a mixed bag overall. The Oilers have made a Stanley Cup Finals appearance during his reign but have seen some ups and downs aside from that.

Isaac Howard News / NHL Trade Talk / October 19

Could Oilers’ Isaac Howard Be a Fit for the Maple Leafs or Penguins?

With the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs both reportedly looking to trade older players for youth, one name stands out on the Edmonton Oilers: Isaac Howard.

Tomas Cibulka News / Oilersnation / October 19

Could Carfagna and Cibulka be good call-up options for the Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers have had to call on their organizational depth early in the season. With half the top nine injured, several new forwards have dressed in the first nine games.

Mathieu Joseph News / Professor Press Box / October 19

Mathieu Joseph Is Giving the Oilers Something They Need

Sometimes, a hockey player contributes in ways that don't always show up on the scoreboard. Edmonton Oilers fans know scoring matters, but a team also needs players who do the less glamorous work.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 19

Hot starts across the NHL, and can McDavid or Bouchard sustain their pace?

Some NHL teams and individual players have exploded out of the starting gate this October, but what are realistic expectations for them when it comes to the full season?

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Oilersnation / October 19

Oilers Thoughts: McDavid’s dominant stretch, Joseph’s impact, Frederic stepping up for teammates, and more

A fight, a bunch of goals and saves, and, most importantly, banking two points in the standings make for a fun game, and that’s exactly what the Edmonton Oilers delivered in their 6-2 win Saturday night against the Utah Mammoth.

Devon Levi News / The Oil Rig / October 19

Devon Levi: Getting to know the Edmonton Oilers goalie behind the mask

Devon Levi is turning heads as an early-season surprise for the Edmonton Oilers. But behind the pads is a Carey Price fan with a Jedi-inspired ritual, a creative streak, and a jersey number that reminds him of home.

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

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 19

Would You Do It? Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Evgeni Malkin

The Edmonton Oilers could have an intriguing opportunity to add another Stanley Cup champion to their roster following recent developments surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Oilers News & Rumours: Hallander, Hyman, Frederic, Levi & More

The Edmonton Oilers have gotten out to a strong start, with a 6-1-1 record through their first eight games. Having a strong start to a season is something new for Oilers fans, who are used to seeing their team struggle out of the gates, but under new head coach Mike Babcock, it has been fun to watch.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 19

Sunday Scramble: Will thousands of empty seats at Rogers Place get the Oilers attention?

Everyone remembers the first NHL game they went to, and for me, it’s almost ten years since I saw my first Edmonton Oilers game. Everyone remembers their first, and on a chilly Sunday, Dec.

James Stefan News / Oilersnation / October 19

Oilers loan prospect James Stefan to AHL’s Condors

The Edmonton Oilers made a small transaction on Sunday afternoon. Following Saturday’s 6-2 win over the Utah Mammoth, the team announced that prospect James Stefan has been loaned to the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 19

Dream Oilers trade targets on teams struggling to start the season

We’re already two weeks into the 2026-27 season. There haven’t been a ton of surprises in the standings. The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights are jockeying for the top spot in the Pacific Division, while the Calgary Flames and LA Kings sit at the bottom of the standings.

Devon Levi News / Oilersnation / October 18

Has Devon Levi become the go-to goalie for the Oilers?

As the injuries and line juggling continue for the Edmonton Oilers, fans are seeing some offseason work by GM Stan Bowman already paying dividends. While the mood may have been dampened a bit by the Oilers’ first regulation loss on Thursday night against the Utah Mammoth, the team has had an excellent start.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 18

Babcock Points Out Unique McDavid Stat as Oilers Beat Mammoth

Connor McDavid is off to a start the NHL hasn’t seen in more than three decades. He never ceases to amaze, but his coach is most impressed not by his point total, but by how much McDavid seems to enjoy scoring while playing the right way and bringing his team into the battle with him.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Updates, Levi’s Net & More

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a fantastic 6-1-1 start and have shown resiliency despite a depleted lineup. Head coach Mike Babcock has this team playing the right way.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / October 18

Oilers' Connor McDavid joins Mario Lemieux with early-season production

Some may say he's on a mission. Others could argue he's just the best in the world. Either way, Connor McDavid's red hot start to the season became historic on Saturday night.

Sidney Crosby passes Hall of Famer Joe Thornton on all-time leaderboard

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin on brink of making franchise history

Panthers make NHL history with third consecutive natural hat trick

What's gone wrong for the winless Kings?

Connor Hellebuyck drama with Jets is about to get ugly

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17