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Can Connor McDavid beat Wayne Gretzky's NHL scoring record?

With a five-point night on Saturday, October 17, Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid now has 23 points in just eight games played so far this season.

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Oilers loan prospect James Stefan to AHL’s Condors

The Edmonton Oilers made a small transaction on Sunday afternoon. Following Saturday’s 6-2 win over the Utah Mammoth, the team announced that prospect James Stefan has been loaned to the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors.

NHL News / Oil on Whyte / October 18

Oilers flip the script on Utah Mammoth in revenge match

The Edmonton Oilers were able to split another home-and-home series on Saturday night, doing so with a 6-2 win over the Utah Mammoth. Here are my four points of analysis from the contest.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 18

Dream Oilers trade targets on teams struggling to start the season

We’re already two weeks into the 2026-27 season. There haven’t been a ton of surprises in the standings. The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights are jockeying for the top spot in the Pacific Division, while the Calgary Flames and LA Kings sit at the bottom of the standings.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 18

Has Devon Levi become the go-to goalie for the Oilers?

As the injuries and line juggling continue for the Edmonton Oilers, fans are seeing some offseason work by GM Stan Bowman already paying dividends. While the mood may have been dampened a bit by the Oilers’ first regulation loss on Thursday night against the Utah Mammoth, the team has had an excellent start.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 18

Babcock Points Out Unique McDavid Stat as Oilers Beat Mammoth

Connor McDavid is off to a start the NHL hasn’t seen in more than three decades. He never ceases to amaze, but his coach is most impressed not by his point total, but by how much McDavid seems to enjoy scoring while playing the right way and bringing his team into the battle with him.

Vasily Podkolzin News / The Oil Rig / October 18

Vasily Podkolzin has become exactly what the Edmonton Oilers need

Going into the season, it was pretty obvious who the most likely breakout candidate was. Vasily Podkolzin had shown flashes of brilliance with the Edmonton Oilers and was expected to make a big jump this year.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 18

Zach Hyman returns, Tristan Jarry with another quality start, and the Oilers dominate rematch with Utah

The Edmonton Oilers touched down in Salt Lake City for the back half of their home and home series with the Utah Mammoth, and the obvious hope was that our boys would dole out some revenge after dropping the first game at home.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Updates, Levi’s Net & More

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a fantastic 6-1-1 start and have shown resiliency despite a depleted lineup. Head coach Mike Babcock has this team playing the right way.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 18

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.

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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.

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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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.