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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen out week-to-week

After leaving the team’s most recent loss to the Detroit Red Wings, the Edmonton Oilers aren’t expecting Kasperi Kapanen back for several weeks.

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Oilers F Kasperi Kapanen out several weeks with undisclosed injury

Edmonton Oilers forward Kasperi Kapanen will miss several weeks with an undisclosed injury, coach Kris Knoblauch said Tuesday. Kapanen crashed into the boards while attempting a hit on Detroit defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker in the first period of the Red Wings' 4-2 home victory on Sunday.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Oilers News & Rumours: Ingram, Merzlikins, Walman, Bouchard

The Edmonton Oilers have struggled to find their offensive touch early on in the season, but as the campaign moves along, they are hoping their luck turns around as they push for their first Stanley Cup since 1990.

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Kasperi Kapanen News / Oilersnation / October 21

More injuries inbound for Oilers as Kapanen expected to miss up to six weeks

The Edmonton Oilers roster crunch will live to see another day. While tough decisions have been expected to come for the team with a roster presumably getting healthier in the coming weeks — kicking off with Jake Walman returning to the lineup Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators — the Oilers have been dealt another injury blow.

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Kasperi Kapanen News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Oilers’ Kasperi Kapanen out week-to-week

The Edmonton Oilers will be without a key depth forward for some time, as head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters Tuesday that Kasperi Kapanen is out on a week-to-week basis for at least “several weeks,” according to Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Oilers Reunite Top Stars Looking to Ignite Offense vs Senators

The Edmonton Oilers are reuniting Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl for Tuesday’s matchup against the Ottawa Senators, hoping the pairing can spark their struggling offense.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

DFO Fantasy Show – Fantasy Hockey: Week 3 – The Truth Behind the Oilers’ Struggles

Brock Seguin is joined by Zach Laing (Oilers Nation) to break down the Edmonton Oilers’ slow start — and why fantasy managers shouldn’t panic just yet on Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, or Evan Bouchard.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 21

Oilers reunite McDavid and Draisaitl on top line as Walman debuts against Senators

The Edmonton Oilers are loading up the top line Tuesday night as they finish off a five-game road trip with a visit to the Ottawa Senators. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will skate on the top line with Vasily Podkolzin, the team revealed during their morning skate.

Adam Henrique News / Oilersnation / October 21

Adam Henrique will be first player to suit up for 1,000th NHL game with Oilers

A member of the Edmonton Oilers is set to reach a significant milestone on Tuesday night, while making a little history as well. When the Oilers face off against the Ottawa Senators, forward Adam Henrique will be playing in the 1,000th game of his NHL career.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 21

Taking a look at the Edmonton Oilers after the first six games of the season

Here we are at the one fourteenth mark of the season. Any predictions I could make at this point are essentially useless, which is actually true about my predictions at any point during the season, so I’ll just try put together a general review of the season so far.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / October 21

Edmonton Oilers Pregame Thoughts

During the Sportsnet broadcast of Sunday afternoon’s game in Detroit, they showed a stat from October of the 2022/2023 season where Connor McDavid scored nine goals in nine games.

Kasperi Kapanen News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Who Steps Up as Oilers’ Physical Presence After Kapanen Injury?

The Edmonton Oilers are facing another lineup challenge as forward Kasperi Kapanen is expected to miss time after suffering a left knee injury in Sunday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings.

Elliotte Friedman News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Elliotte Friedman Expects Oilers Roster Changes Amid NHL Season

The Edmonton Oilers’ blue line may soon force general manager Stan Bowman into a decision. With Jake Walman activated from injured reserve and Alec Regula nearing a return, the Oilers now have eight defensemen capable of logging NHL minutes — and several more in Bakersfield waiting for a call-up.

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Oilers Prospect Update: Tommy Lafrenière keeps scoring, Michigan Wolverines remain undefeated, and more

It was once again a successful weekend for Oilers prospects playing in North America. Paul Fischer stays hot with five points in four games, and the same can be said for Tommy Lafreniere, who is on a four-game goal-scoring streak.

Leon Draisaitl News / The Oil Rig / October 21

Leon Draisaitl owns Edmonton Oilers offensive woes as road swing sours

The Edmonton Oilers five-game road trip began with a 2–0 shutout win at Madison Square Garden where Stuart Skinner looked unbeatable and the forward group finally seemed to be finding their rhythm.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 21

Pre-Scout: Oilers face Senators team struggling to keep pucks out of their own net

The Edmonton Oilers are struggling, and the Ottawa Senators could be just what the doctor ordered to remedy the ailing offence, but they’ll have to be

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

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Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Oilers could look up to trade defenseman

In Monday's episode of "32 Thoughts," Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet raised an intriguing point: The Edmonton Oilers have a glut on the backend, and the team could look to move someone out.

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Leon Draisaitl News / Field Level Media / October 20

Oilers conclude head-scratching road trip at leaky Senators

Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl was pointing the finger at himself after his team's losing streak reached three games. Draisaitl will look to point the Oilers on the right path Tuesday when the team concludes a five-game road trip against the Ottawa Senators.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Oilers activate Jake Walman from IR

The Edmonton Oilers have activated defenseman Jake Walman from injured reserve. He missed the start of the season due to an undisclosed injury that landed him on injured reserve one day into the regular season.

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

Oilers’ Darnell Nurse is Struggling to Start 2025-26 Season

The Edmonton Oilers getting out to a slow start has become an expectation for fans at this point, but one defender has struggled a bit more than others, and that’s Darnell Nurse.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / October 20

NHL Reporter Names 4 Oilers Players at Risk of Demotion or Trade

The Edmonton Oilers have not started the 2025-26 NHL season in the best way, and there are rumors they could part with up to four players. Kris Knoblauch's team has a record of 2-3-1 for five points after the first six games.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Insider expects two Oilers to hit the trade block this week

With key players nearing a return from injury, the Edmonton Oilers are facing a roster crunch that could lead to trades in the coming week.

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Leon Draisaitl News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Leon Draisaitl Assigns Blame for Oilers' Three Consecutive Losses

Leon Draisaitl made clear where the problems are within the Edmonton Oilers after they lost their third consecutive game on Sunday The reigning Rocket Richard Trophy winner took responsibility for the team’s offensive struggles following Sunday’s 4–2 defeat to the Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton’s third straight loss and fourth in six games.