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Oilers' Isaac Howard's Setback Doesn't Answer the Bigger Question

Sometimes the hardest part of being a young player in the NHL isn't getting your opportunity. It's making the most of it once you get there. Edmonton Oilers forward Isaac Howard was beginning to do just that when an unfortunate knee injury interrupted his season.

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Nugent-Hopkins Has Earned a Lasting Place in Oilers History

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to play his 1,038th regular-season game with the Edmonton Oilers against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, moving past Kevin Lowe for the franchise record.

Isaac Howard News / Field Level Media / November 3

Oilers coach: F Isaac Howard out 'a couple weeks'

Edmonton Oilers forward Isaac Howard will miss "a couple weeks" with an injury sustained in Saturday's victory against the New York Islanders, head coach Mike Babcock said Tuesday.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Isaac Howard News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Oilers’ Howard out week-to-week with lower-body injury

A young up-and-comer is going to miss an extended period of time. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock revealed that forward Isaac Howard is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

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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.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Oilersnation / November 3

GDB 16.0: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set to break Oilers franchise record for games played (6:30 pm, SN+)

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins made his NHL debut on Oct. 9, 2011, against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He scored the tying goal in the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers won 2-1 in a shootout.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Set to Break Oilers’ All-Time Games Played Record

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to break the franchise’s all-time games-played record when he suits up tonight (Nov. 3) against the New Jersey Devils.

Tristan Jarry News / Oil on Whyte / November 3

Oilers keep piling up NHL Star of the Week honors as Tristan Jarry joins the club

Has the Edmonton Oilers' goaltending suddenly become the biggest driving force for the team's success? I'm aware that a league-leading offense is a thing, but it's clear that the Oilers' goaltending has done its part in keeping matches from consistently becoming track meets.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Everything to Know About Oilers’ Hometown Remix Uniform

On Monday (Nov. 2), the NHL unveiled its “Hometown Remix” program, revealing special-edition uniforms for all 32 teams. Manufactured by Fanatics, the Hometown Remix ensembles feature designs that are “fresh and hyperlocal”.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3

Oilers having some fun with Nugent-Hopkins as he sets franchise record

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will set a franchise record for the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night as he plays his 1038th career NHL game for the organization. Nugent-Hopkins, the Oilers’ first-overall pick in 2011, will suit up against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 3

Diving into the Oilers’ unsustainable start to the 2026-27 season

There’s a lot to be excited about if you are a fan of the Edmonton Oilers. They’re off to one of the best starts in franchise history, beginning the season 11-2-2.

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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 / The Oil Rig / November 3

Bakersfield Condors who must be called up to replace some current Edmonton Oilers

So far in this NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers have been one of the best teams in the league. This has a lot to do with the play from Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Evan Bouchard.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Insider Claims Oilers Targeting 'Ground & Pound' Forward in Trade

The Edmonton Oilers have gotten out to a red hot start to their 2026-27 campaign, currently sitting with an 11-2-2 record. They haven’t had much to complain about as they try to finally push for their first Stanley Cup since 1990, and it seems as though things are going much more smoothly under new head coach Mike Babcock.

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The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 3

Pre-Scout: All hail Nuge becoming Oilers games played leader vs Devils

He’s the lone survivor. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, a pillar of hope for the Edmonton Oilers as the first choice in the 2011 NHL Draft, taking his first shifts in the league at 18 years old, baby-faced and full of optimism, didn’t let the mounting losses in the Decade of Darkness kill his vigour and enthusiasm.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 2

NHL Notebook: Oilers jump to second in power rankings; Team Canada hires Dustin Schwartz

The Edmonton Oilers are the real deal. After dipping to ninth in Daily Faceoff’s power ranking last week, the Oilers have jumped back up to second after

Evan Bouchard News / Trade Talk Sports / November 2

Oilers Evan Bouchard Is Chasing Legends. But Is There More?

Evan Bouchard has joined a list of pretty impressive names. Bobby Orr. Al MacInnis. And now the Edmonton Oilers defenceman. That’s pretty good company to keep, isn’t it?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 2

Connor McDavid named first star for October, Tristan Jarry named NHL’s second star of the week

Things are going great in Oil Country. Over a month into the season, the Edmonton Oilers lead the Western Conference with 24 points thanks to an 11-2-2 record.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 2

Oilers bring perfect road record into clash with surging Devils

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers take on Connor Hellebuyck and the host New Jersey Devils on Tuesday in a matchup of teams riding hot streaks. The Devils have won each of the last four meetings, a trend the Oilers will try to reverse as they conclude a three-game road trip seeking their fourth consecutive victory.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / November 2

Maple Leafs & Oilers Near the Top, But There's a Difference Worth Noting

There are plenty of ways to measure how well an NHL team is playing, but sometimes a simple chart reveals something worth noting. One recent measure puts the Edmonton Oilers first in the league and the Toronto Maple Leafs tied for second in slot-line chance differential.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 2

Edmonton Oilers officially unveil new Hometown Remix jersey, with ties to past and present eras

All 32 teams in the National Hockey League unveiled new jerseys this morning, the first time that’s happened since 2022. This time, instead of Reverse Retro, Fanatics’ initiative was “Hometown Remix” (HTR), akin to City Connect jerseys in other leagues.

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / November 2

McDavid Is Breaking Gretzky Records Again. Are We Getting Used to It?

Some records are records; others make you stop and think for a moment. The Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid reaching 30 assists in just 15 games belongs in the second category.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 2

‘The worst jersey of all time’: Oilers fans split over Hometown Remix jerseys

After months of teasers and leaks, the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers, and Fanatics have unveiled the hometown remix jerseys. Edmonton now has a fourth jersey to wear on the ice and another option for fans to buy at the team store before the game.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / November 3

McDavid makes NHL history as Oilers beat Rangers

Connor McDavid’s favourite barn to play in is none other than Madison Square Garden. And on Sunday night, he put on a show in front of 18,006 fans when

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Oilers' Evan Bouchard joins elite company with early-season production

Connor McDavid isn't the only member of the Edmonton Oilers who's enjoying an historic start to the season.

Connor McDavid becomes fastest player in history to 30 assists in a season

Penguins' Sidney Crosby sets record for most assists with one franchise

Predators acquire Shane Wright from Kraken for Matthew Wood

Capitals acquire Remi Poirier from Devils for draft pick

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov fined for roughing Blackhawks’ Alex Vlasic

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Oilers’ McDavid becomes fastest player in NHL history to 30 assists in a season

The 2026-27 NHL season has already been a historic one for Connor McDavid. He continued to add to it Sunday night. The Edmonton Oilers’ captain had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers, becoming the fastest player to record 30 assists in a single season at just 15 games.

Matt Tomkins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Matt Tomkins To Make Oilers Debut Sunday Against Rangers

After Edmonton’s 4-0 win over the Islanders on Saturday, coach Mike Babcock announced that Matt Tomkins will make his Oilers debut tonight against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden, via Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.