Edmonton Oilers’ 2026 New Year’s Resolutions

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the Edmonton Oilers’ performance so far this season, as well as look ahead to see what 2026 may bring. The team is currently battling for the top spot in the Pacific Division with a 20-14-6 record. They are neck and neck with the Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks.

With the New Year fast approaching, the Oilers need certain players to step up and find their role down the stretch, especially if they hope to reach the Stanley Cup Final for a third consecutive season. Here are three resolutions that can help the Oilers find success for the remainder of this season and heading into the offseason.

Find More Consistency

The Oilers must find more consistency heading into 2026. They are still seeking their first three-game winning streak of the season, and haven’t completely found their rhythm. They got off to a mediocre start, but have had a much better December, going 9-4-1 this month.

Consistency starts in net, and the Oilers addressed their goaltending, acquiring Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick. Unfortunately, Jarry got injured after just three games with his new team. However, the Oilers called up Connor Ingram from the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League (AHL) to fill in. He has been a steady presence in the crease, holding a 2.35 goals-against average (GAA) and a .915 save percentage (SV%) in his three starts. The Oilers require stability in goal, and if they can consistently get solid goaltending, the wins will follow.

Goaltending is only part of it, but the team as a whole have taken too many nights off during the first half of the season. That can be attributed to their tough road-heavy schedule, but there should be no excuses moving forward. They don’t play another game in the Eastern Time Zone, and have many home games coming up. This is the perfect opportunity to find that consistency and carry it over into the remainder of the season, and into the playoffs.

More Bottom Six Production

Edmonton’s bottom six has been extremely disappointing. They don’t generate much offensively, and when the offensive game is struggling, they need to find other ways to contribute, which they haven’t. They aren’t physical, they rarely fight, and they lack identity.

The leader of the bottom six is Adam Henrique, since he’s the third-line centre. He should be playing an important role, but he hasn’t lived up to expectations. The 35-year-old forward has two goals and nine points in 39 games this season, but hasn’t scored in 31 games, dating back to Oct. 23 against the Montreal Canadiens. He’s also pointless in his last 11 games. The Oilers require a new third-line centre because Henrique isn’t capable anymore. That should be management’s biggest priority ahead of the trade deadline.