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The goaltending woes of the Edmonton Oilers are on track to continue

Every season there tends to be speculation that the Edmonton Oilers are on the verge of upgrading or finding a solution to their goaltending woes that have plagued the organization since the mid-2000s.

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How have Howard, Tomášek, and Savoie performed for the Oilers in the first month of 2025–26?

Some rookies start the NHL campaign red hot, like Montreal Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov, who is atop the rookie points leaderboard, but more often than not, it takes rookies time to settle in and adjust to the speed of the game at the NHL level.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Oilers’ 3 Stars of October 2025

The Edmonton Oilers’ early-season struggles continued as they finished October with a mediocre 5-4-3 record for 13 points, tied with the Seattle Kraken for third in the Pacific Division.

Zach Hyman News / The Oil Rig / November 1

Zach Hyman feels he is 'ready to go' after first full team skate with Edmonton Oilers

For the first time since suffering a dislocated wrist in Game 4 of last spring’s Western Conference Final, Zach Hyman joined the Edmonton Oilers for a full practice on Wednesday.

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The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 31

1 trade overreaction Oilers must make early in NHL season

The Edmonton Oilers may have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final in each of the past two seasons, though they would ultimately fall short on both occasions at the hands of the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Matthew Savoie News / NHL Trade Talk / October 31

Injury Update on Matt Savoie At Oilers’ Limited Morning Skate

The Edmonton Oilers held a limited optional skate Friday afternoon at Rogers Place, with just 12 players taking part — and one concerning development. Rookie forward Matt Savoie left the ice early, appearing to favor his left leg.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 31

Oilers need to ease up on playing time for McDavid and Draisaitl during heavy November schedule

While I was engaging in some online banter on who deserves the most blame for the game-winning JT Miller goal during Edmonton’s OT collapse against the New York Rangers on Thursday night, I couldn’t help but notice the time-on-ice distribution of the Oilers — it got me concerned about the direction the team is trending.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 31

Bouchard’s Aware of the Problem. Will the Oilers Force a Solution?

Evan Bouchard is not a bad hockey player. He is playing like a terrible one right now, however. Keenly aware that his turnovers are ghastly and causing

Kiefer Sherwood News / The Oil Rig / October 31

Edmonton Oilers weekly update: Keeping an eye on Kiefer Sherwood

With so many different people talking about our Edmonton Oilers, it can be tricky to keep up. Each week, we here at The Oil Rig will compile some of the biggest and best news, updates, rumours, and discussions for you to keep up-to-date on all things Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 31

Darnell Nurse scores two, Matt Savoie’s first NHL goal, and another spectacular Oilers collapse

When the Oilers and Rangers met up on October 14th, Edmonton grinded out a 2-0 win on the back of a Stuart Skinner shutout. It was one of those games where the boys needed their goalie to steal one, and that’s exactly what happened.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Overtime Loss to Rangers

The Edmonton Oilers lost in overtime to the visiting New York Rangers on Thursday (Oct. 30), falling by a score of 4-3 at Rogers Place. Defenceman Darnell Nurse lit the lamp twice for Edmonton while Oilers forward Matthew Savoie potted his first career NHL regular season goal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 31

Knoblauch open to benching Bouchard as Oilers’ mistakes continue to mount

Even the Devil himself would be spooked by the way the Edmonton Oilers have been playing. As an October full of ghastly mistakes kept adding up for the Oilers, Halloween Eve saw them leave the candy bowl outside for the neighbourhood kids to pillage.

Leon Draisaitl News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Leon Draisaitl Addresses Oilers Situation After Tough Loss to Rangers

The Edmonton Oilers took another stumble Thursday night, as they failed to close out the New York Rangers in a frustrating 4-3 overtime loss at Rogers

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Oilers Coach Breaks Down What Caused Their Downfall Against Rangers

The Edmonton Oilers lost 4–3 in overtime to the New York Rangers on Thursday at Rogers Place. J.T. Miller scored the winner at 2:49 of overtime with a wrist shot under Stuart Skinner’s blocker.

Matthew Savoie News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Oilers’ Matt Savoie Scores First NHL Goal

Edmonton Oilers’ rookie Matt Savoie scored his first NHL goal on Thursday night (Oct. 30) against the New York Rangers with a power-play marker. He joined fellow rookie Isaac Howard, who scored his first NHL goal earlier in the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch provides disappointing Zach Hyman update

The Edmonton Oilers have had to begin the 2025-26 NHL season without Zach Hyman, who suffered a dislocated right wrist during Edmonton’s Western Conference Final matchup this spring against the Dallas Stars on May 27.

Adam Henrique News / NHL Trade Talk / October 30

Adam Henrique Shocked By Being a First-Ever For the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers will celebrate a remarkable milestone on Thursday night when veteran forward Adam Henrique is honored for playing in his 1,000th NHL game — becoming the first player in franchise history to reach the mark.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

The ‘October Oilers’ are back. Can they snap out of it again?

For better or worse, the Edmonton Oilers have cultivated a reputation over the last few seasons as being extremely slow starters. Back in 2022-23, the Oilers went 10-10-0 in their first 20 games before finishing with a 50-23-9 record and 109 points.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Connor McDavid Reveals What Oilers Have Missed This Season

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid believes Zach Hyman’s return will provide a much-needed lift as the forward nears clearance to rejoin the lineup.

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Has Oilers’ Bouchard Played Himself Out of a Spot on Team Canada?

Wednesday (Oct. 29) marked 100 days until the start of the 2026 Winter Games, which will take place in Italy from Feb. 6-22, with the men’s hockey tournament running from Feb.

Connor Ungar News / Inside The Rink / October 30

ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles Receive Goaltender Connor Ungar on Loan

Earlier today, the Greensboro Gargoyles announced that they have acquired goaltender Conor Ungar on loan from the Edmonton Oilers organization. Connor Ungar is a 6’1 goaltender from Calgary who spent last season in the ECHL with the Fort Wayne Komets.