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Oilers can’t get anything past Ilya Sorokin as Islanders pick up 1-0 road win: Recap, Reaction, and Highlights

There’s nothing more boring than a game against the New York Islanders. That was the fate of the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday evening. After 60 minutes of “action”, the Oilers fell 1-0 to Ilya Sorokin.

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The Oilers have to stop tinkering with their bottom-six

The Edmonton Oilers may have figured out their ideal lines ahead of the 2026 trade deadline. After Adam Henrique went down with an injury on January 6th, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch put together a makeshift third line of Isaac Howard, Jack Roslovic, and Matthew Savoie.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

Knoblauch’s Not Sure How Oilers Will Use Three Goalies

The Edmonton Oilers have three goalies that they trust. When Kris Knoblauch talked about Connor Ingram filling in for Tristan Jarry, there was no overanalysis—just a coach who likes what he’s seeing.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 15

Condors forward Quinn Hutson named to 2026 AHL All-Star Classic

On Thursday, top Edmonton Oilers prospect and Bakersfield Condors winger Quinn Hutson was selected to participate in the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic. It’s the second consecutive season the Condors have had a rookie selected, with Matthew Savoie part of last year’s special edition game.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

Oilers stumble into unexpected leverage at the trade deadline

The Edmonton Oilers may have stumbled into unexpected leverage at the trade deadline. With multiple Eastern Conference contenders dealing with goaltending injuries, Edmonton has received exploratory calls from the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, and Carolina Hurricanes regarding Calvin Pickard.

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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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

Does Suggested Oilers-Kraken Trade for Defenseman Make Sense?

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to improve several areas of their roster ahead of the March 6 NHL trade deadline, with their defense corps a priority. Jake Walman‘s return should help solidify a strong top four, so Edmonton is likely targeting a more tertiary piece to bolster the blue line.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Professor Press Box / January 15

The Oilers’ Swiss Army Knife: Nugent-Hopkins Matters More Than You Think

The Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (RNH) is closing in on 1,000 NHL games, and if you listen to Darnell Nurse talk about him, you get the sense that this milestone isn’t really about numbers.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 15

GDB 48.0: McDavid and Draisaitl vs. Schaefer and Sorokin (7 PM, SN1)

Matthew Schaefer is the youngest player in the NHL at 18 years and 132 days old, yet he’s one of the most exciting players in the league. The young New York Islanders defenceman’s skating has been compared to Bobby Orr and Paul Coffey.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 15

Oilers trade targets: Injuries to Rangers, Flyers goalies could open door to trade with Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers have a problem. They’re pressed up tight to the salary cap, and while they’ve been able to manoeuvre by activating Jake Walman and Tristan Jarry from the Long-Term Injured Reserve by placing an injured Adam Henrique there, they won’t be able to do that forever.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

Can Connor McDavid overtake Nathan MacKinnon in the Hart Trophy race in the second half of the season?

The battle for who the best player is in the NHL this season looks to be coming down to two players. At the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign, it looked like Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon was going to be the favorite to win the Hart Trophy because of how he led his team to one of the best starts in league history.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 15

Scenes From Morning Skate: Ingram starts over Pickard against Islanders

Kris Knoblauch chose Connor Ingram over Calvin Pickard for tonight’s game, and the message is becoming clearer: Ingram’s earned his spot, at least for now.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

Oilers Dodged Goaltending Bullet By Bowing Out of UFA Bidding

One of the best decisions the Edmonton Oilers could have made this season was not chasing Carter Hart. In September of 2025, GM Stan Bowman said, “We are not looking at that situation.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 15

Oilers Look to Continue Home Dominance Over Islanders

The Edmonton Oilers host the New York Islanders at Rogers Place with history firmly on their side. The Oilers have dominated the Islanders at home for nearly two decades, winning six consecutive games at Rogers Place and posting a remarkable 12-1-0 record against New York on home ice since the 2007-08 season.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

Stuart Skinner appears to take subtle jabs at Oilers and fans

It’s been just over a month since the Edmonton Oilers finally pulled the trigger on a trade for a goaltender, acquiring Tristan Jarry from Pittsburgh in exchange for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a draft pick.

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Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

Where Does McDavid’s 20-Game Point Streak Rank in NHL History?

In the Edmonton Oilers’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators at Bridgeport Arena on Tuesday (Jan. 13), centre Connor McDavid notched two assists to extend his current streak to 20 games with at least one point.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

Oilers’ Track Record of Acquiring Forwards is Less Than Stellar

The Edmonton Oilers have turned things around after a disappointing start to the 2025-26 season. With a single point in Tuesday’s overtime loss to the Nashville Predators, they were able to pull back into a tie with the Vegas Golden Knights for first place in the Pacific Division.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 14

Oilers Prospect Update: Young Condors continue to grow together

Since our update last week, the Bakersfield Condors played four games in six days both being a set of back-to-backs. First, they were in Abbotsford on January 6th and 7th, where Bakersfield took both games.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / January 14

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: New Year, new success for Oilers prospects

Two weeks into the New Year means some prospects are already fulfilling their new years resolutions. With William Nicholl back from injury, Quinn Hutson getting an extension, and many other prospects just generally playing well in January.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Senators, Oilers had trade talks regarding Andrew Mangiapane

Speaking on last week’s episode of Hello Hockey, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported that the Ottawa Senators and Edmonton Oilers have had trade talks regarding forward Andrew Mangiapane.

Connor McDavid News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Connor McDavid reaches rare milestone on 29th birthday

Connor McDavid celebrated his 29th birthday with another milestone in his incredible hockey career. During Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., McDavid successfully extended his point streak to 20 games, as he finished the contest with a pair of assists.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 13

Oilers Activate Tristan Jarry, Jake Walman

The Edmonton Oilers are nearly back to full force. According to a team announcement, the Oilers have activated goaltender Tristan Jarry and defenseman Jake Walman from their long-term injured reserve.

Quinn Hutson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12

Oilers Sign Quinn Hutson To Two-Year Extension

The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Quinn Hutson to a two-year, $1.775MM contract extension. The deal will carry an annual average value of $875K. Hutson was signed to a two-year, $1.75MM entry-level contract in April 2025, following the end of his career at Boston University.