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Edmonton drew 16,176 fans for Thursday’s home game despite a 6-1-1 start, prompting questions about rising costs and growing dissatisfaction among supporters. The absence comes amid wider concerns about ticket prices, team decisions and the availability of NHL games on television in Canada.
Edmonton loaned forward James Stefan to its AHL affiliate on Sunday, following the team’s 6-2 win over Utah. Stefan was injured to start the season and joins a Condors team with a 2-3-0 record.
Oilers Nation’s Sunday Scramble asks whether thousands of empty seats at Rogers Place will draw the Oilers’ attention.
With the 2026-27 season two weeks underway, the Oilers could look to struggling teams for help before the 2027 trade deadline. Potential targets include centres Morgan Frost and Elias Pettersson, winger Matvei Michkov, and defenceman Simon Edvinsson, though some would require major salary and prospect commitments.
Devon Levi has started five of Edmonton’s first eight games and earned coach Mike Babcock’s trust after a rocky debut. Tristan Jarry has also posted recent strong outings, while Frederik Andersen’s expected return in December could reshape the Oilers’ goaltending picture.
Connor McDavid recorded five points as Edmonton defeated Utah 6-2 on Saturday in the second game of a home-and-home series. The Oilers scored three times in the first period and added goals from Kasperi Kapanen and Leon Draisaitl before McDavid sealed the result in the third.
The Edmonton Oilers offered condolences after an explosion at CFB Wainwright killed seven people and injured dozens. Zach Hyman and head coach Mike Babcock spoke after Edmonton’s 6-2 win over the Utah Mammoth.
The Edmonton Oilers extended their road winning streak to five games with a victory in a rematch against Utah. Connor McDavid led the way in a lopsided win over the Mammoth.
Google News lists an NHL.com item titled “POST-RAW | Babcock 10.17.26.” The source provides no further details about its contents or context.
Edmonton beat Utah 6-2, according to a headline on NHL.com.
Connor McDavid recorded five points to extend his season-opening streak as Edmonton defeated Utah.
Connor McDavid scored twice and added three assists as Edmonton beat Utah 6-2 on Saturday to improve to 6-1-1. The Oilers next begin a five-game home stand, hosting Minnesota on Tuesday at 7 p.m. MT.
Live updates are available for the Oilers’ game against the Mammoth.
Edmonton activated Dach from injured reserve and loaned Samanski to its AHL affiliate ahead of Saturday’s rematch with the Utah Mammoth. Zach Hyman and Jake Walman also returned to the lineup, with Tristan Jarry set to start.
Chaz Horton’s latest “Unfrozen” instalment follows his trip with the Oilers through Anaheim, San Jose and Los Angeles from Oct. 6 to 14. The team won three games, while Horton’s itinerary included Disneyland, a hidden Nob Hill club and an NFL game.
Mike Babcock says Edmonton’s depth forwards need to raise their level, telling them their sticks have to be “a crowbar.”
Jake Walman is set to return Saturday against Utah after an injury sidelined him for Edmonton’s last three games. His limited production, last season’s results and injury history have raised concerns about the defenceman’s role and durability.
Isaac Howard has two points through seven games with Edmonton, but is averaging less ice time than Matt Savoie did at the same stage last season. Their starts also differed in line assignments, defensive roles and underlying numbers.
Edmonton’s penalty kill has allowed five goals over its last five games, while Utah leads the NHL power-play rankings at 37.5 per cent. The teams meet again Saturday after the Mammoth won Thursday’s game 1-0, Edmonton’s first regulation loss to Utah since the franchise relocated.
NHL.com published a preview of the Oilers at Mammoth matchup.
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