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Despite his struggles there is plenty of optimism with Jake Walman's play

Entering into the 2026-27 NHL season, there were a few players on the Edmonton Oilers roster who needed their to turn their play around. Arguably none were as important as defenceman Jake Walman.

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A lack of scoring chances once again hurt the Edmonton Oilers

For the first time this season, the Edmonton Oilers have lost in regulation. A 4-2 decision against the tough Utah Mammoth ended Edmonton's point streak at six games, while their winning streak following the season-opener reached five contests.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 15

Instant Reaction: Oilers lose in regulation for first time, fall 4-2 to Mammoth

A loss in regulation had to come eventually. On Thursday evening, the Edmonton Oilers finally lost a game in regulation, falling 4-2 to the Utah Mammoth to bring their season record to 5-1-1.

NHL News / Oil on Whyte / October 15

Utah Mammoth will be a tough test for the Edmonton Oilers

If a few puck bounces had gone the other way late in the 2025-26 National Hockey League season, the Edmonton Oilers might have won the Pacific division, and been rewarded with a Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Utah Mammoth as a result.

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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

Devon Levi News / Professor Press Box / October 15

Have the Oilers Found a Special Goalie in Devon Levi?

I've always liked Devon Levi. I enjoyed watching him break in with the Buffalo Sabres, and when he landed with the Edmonton Oilers, I wondered what might happen if he finally got a real opportunity to show what he could do.

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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.

Jason Dickinson News / Oilersnation / October 15

Oilers injury update: Dickinson leaves morning skate early, status in doubt vs. Mammoth

Jason Dickinson limped off the ice during the Edmonton Oilers’ morning skate on Thursday. The Oilers veteran centre has played three games so far this season, with one assist, but his minutes are still sheltered compared to a year ago.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 15

5 things to watch in the Oilers home and home against the Mammoth

The Edmonton Oilers round out the week with a home-and-home series against the Utah Mammoth. With UFC Fight Night scheduled for Saturday night at Rogers Place, the series will start in Edmonton on Thursday before sending the Oilers out for a one-game road trip to Utah for the rematch.

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 Face Tough Decisions as Injured Stars Return

The Edmonton Oilers have opened the 2026-27 season with a 5-0-1 record, winning five consecutive games despite missing several important forwards due to injury.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 15

The Oilers are off to a great start: Now the schedule gets tougher

The Edmonton Oilers are on a roll. They’ve had their best start since the mid-80s at 5-0-1. After a couple of shaky defensive performances, they’ve been playing shutdown hockey under Mike Babcock.

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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.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 15

Pre-Scout: Top guns, depth cast, and a Mammoth test for red-hot Edmonton Oilers

If this start to the Edmonton Oilers season were a Tom Cruise movie, it would be Top Gun. Sitting first in the NHL in points percentage and winning five

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

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Surging Oilers bring 5-game win streak into meeting with Mammoth

The Edmonton Oilers are flying high as they return to Alberta to face the Utah Mammoth on Thursday. Edmonton has won five straight games and is the NHL's only club that remains unbeaten in regulation time this season.

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.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / October 14

McDavid continues to climb all-time scoring charts in dominant start to season

A rested and determined Connor McDavid is a nightmare for opposing NHL teams and a joy to behold for Edmonton Oilers fans. McDavid tallied his 50th four-point game last night, becoming only the ninth player in NHL history to reach that mark, and he did it in his 800th NHL game.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 14

One Oilers Trade Looks Like a Steal. The Other Might Be Even Better

The Edmonton Oilers are 5-0-1, and two low-cost trades are a big reason why. Vasily Podkolzin has seven goals in six games and is starting to look like a legitimate top-six option.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

McDavid and Bouchard – The Best Duo Since Orr and Esposito

Things are looking up these days in Oil Country. The Edmonton Oilers are the only team in the NHL currently without a regulation loss and Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard are the top two scorers in the league.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 14

Oilers Prospect Update: Top line thrives, but Condors’ depth tested in weekend split

Another weekend of games results in a split. During Thanksgiving weekend, the Bakersfield Condors and Calgary Wranglers squared off at the Saddledome for two games.

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.

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 14