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Oilers respond in a big way in win over Mammoth

If you judged the Edmonton Oilers’ start to the season solely based on the social media reaction after they suffered their first regulation loss of the regular season Thursday night, you wouldn’t have thought they went six games before that loss.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

5 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-2 Win Over Mammoth

After losing 4-2 to the Utah Mammoth on home ice, the Edmonton Oilers responded with a dominant 6-2 road win over Utah on Saturday (Oct. 17), concluding the home-and-home series.

Tristan Jarry News / Oil on Whyte / October 18

Tristan Jarry playing at his best in an Oilers uniform

Some players thrive under pressure. The more bright the spotlight, the better they seem to play. The Edmonton Oilers have a few of those players on their team right now.

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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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 18

‘We’re all behind you’: Oilers offer support to victims of CFB Wainwright explosion

Hours before puck drop between the Edmonton Oilers and Utah Mammoth, tragedy struck in Wainwright, Alta., Saturday night, when a deadly explosion claimed the lives of seven, leaving dozens more injured, Global News reported.

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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.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 18

NHL Game Recap: Edmonton Oilers at Utah Mammoth with Line Combinations 10/17/2026

First Period Goals: Connor McDavid (5) / Leon Draisaitl (8), Vasily Podkolzin (3) at 0:40 / 1-0 EDM Zach Hyman (1) / Connor McDavid (15), Vasily Podkolzin

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Five-point game for Connor McDavid as Oilers rout Mammoth

Connor McDavid scored twice and added three assists as the Edmonton Oilers thumped the Utah Mammoth 6-2 on Saturday night in Salt Lake City. Leon Draisaitl tallied and added an assist.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / October 18

Instant Reaction: McDavid’s 5-point night leads Oilers past Mammoth 6-2

The Edmonton Oilers are right back in the win column. On Saturday evening, the Oilers enacted their revenge against the Utah Mammoth, defeating them 6-2 to move their season record to 6-1-1.

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.

Why are NHL teams struggling to sell out games?

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

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Oilers Activate Colton Dach; Reassign Josh Samanski

According to a team announcement, the Edmonton Oilers have activated forward Colton Dach from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, the Oilers reassigned forward Josh Samanski to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.

Zach Hyman News / Oil on Whyte / October 17

Zach Hyman's return should help ignite the Oilers' offence

The return of Zach Hyman to the Edmonton Oilers lineup should be a welcome one. The former 50 goal scorer always leaves a hole when he misses time, and even though this time the team won most of its games without him, that absence was still felt.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 17

Oilers activate Colton Dach off IR, loan Josh Samanski to AHL

The Edmonton Oilers juggled the roster ahead of Saturday night’s game against the Utah Mammoth. With Colton Dach’s return to the lineup tonight, he has officially been activated off injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 17

Oilers to receive reinforcements ahead of Mammoth rematch

It is no secret that the Edmonton Oilers have started the 2026-27 season with a bout of bad injury luck. However, finally there is a break in the clouds as the team attempts to bounce back on Saturday night when they face the Utah Mammoth.

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The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

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

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

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

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Oilers Benefiting From Culture Shift in 2026-27

It’s not quite time to start dusting off the old City of Champions signs that once greeted you on your way into Edmonton, but positive things are happening in Alberta’s capital city.

Isaac Howard News / Professor Press Box / October 17

Is Oilers’ Isaac Howard Running Out of Room in Edmonton?

Sometimes, a young player can do almost everything right and still find himself in a tough spot. Isaac Howard might be discovering that with the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Oilers Reinforcements Returning at Just the Right Time

The Edmonton Oilers will get three key pieces of their lineup back on Saturday as Zach Hyman, Jake Walman, and Colton Dach are cleared to play after injuries.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Maple Leafs or Oilers Top Line: Which Is Better Right Now?

Looking at the early-season line data, the difference between Edmonton’s top unit and Toronto’s is pretty stark. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Vasily Podkolzin have played together for about 83 minutes across six games.

Jake Walman News / Oilersnation / October 17

Jake Walman’s struggles: early season bumps or genuine concern for the Oilers?

Whether it was his massive hit on Mikko Rantanen in his debut or his go-ahead goal in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, Jake Walman wasted little time winning over fans of the Edmonton Oilers after being acquired at the 2025 trade deadline.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Oilers’ Mike Babcock Admits, 'What the Heck Am I Doing?'

Mike Babcock looked at the ice-time sheet after Thursday’s game against the Utah Mammoth and asked himself the same question the media was about to ask him after seeing Connor McDavid play over 25 minutes.

Andrew Robinson News / The Oil Rig / October 17

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Andrew Robinson is proving to be a reliable prospect in the system

The Edmonton Oilers are now 5–1–1 on the season. The Bakersfield Condors have not found as much success as they remain just at .500. Every Oilers prospect, except for the ones in the ECHL have officially started their regular seasons now.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 17

Connor McDavid and Mike Babcock remind the team has to match what Devon Levi brings 'every night'

The Edmonton Oilers lost their first regulation game of the season on Thursday night, falling 4–2 to the Utah Mammoth at Rogers Place. Clayton Keller scored twice and the Mammoth went 2/3 on the power play to hand Edmonton its first defeat in five games.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 17

Oil Check 1: Edmonton Oilers with an impressive start to the season

When the puck dropped on the Edmonton Oilers’ 2026–27 season, there was concern that it could be a rough start. Injuries to key players Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Matt Savoie, and Jason Dickinson, along with presumptive starting goalie Frederik Andersen, were looking to be major blows to the team.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Oilers’ Hyman to return against Mammoth, Dach, Walman, likely to play

The Edmonton Oilers are getting healthier. On Friday, Edmonton radio host Jason Gregor reported that left winger Zach Hyman is set to make his return against the Utah Mammoth on Saturday.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Oilers Should Split Up McDavid & Draisaitl

Injuries have hit the Edmonton Oilers hard, especially up front. They are currently without Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Matt Savoie, Colton Dach, Jason Dickinson, Mattias Janmark, and Zach Hyman.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16

Oilers attendance concern: 'Every NHL exec should read the replies to this tweet'

Rogers Place had 2,171 empty seats Thursday night, and fans say the cost of attending an Edmonton Oilers game is the reason. According to Sports 1440s Jason Gregor, the official attendance on Thursday night as the Connor McDavid-led Oilers took on a young, fast, and skilled Utah Mammoth team was 16,176.

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.