New-look Edmonton Oilers look like last year's Oilers in sloppy loss to Canucks - edmontonjournal.com
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Another Oilers season opener, Tristan Jarry’s rough night, and Evan Bouchard puts on a show
After the longest off-season we’ve had in years, the Edmonton Oilers were finally back on Rogers Place ice for the season opener against the lowly Vancouver Canucks. Despite basically everyone on earth expecting the Oilers to win this hockey game, a disastrous performance in net left the door open just enough for the...
The Day After 1.0: Oilers have ‘serious work to do’ after ‘ridiculous’ opening-night loss
It doesn’t matter who is behind the bench, who tends the crease, or what the lines look like. The more things change for the Edmonton Oilers, the more they stay the same. Such was the case in the team’s season opener, which began with a bang, continued with the screech reminiscent of a car crash, and ended with a...
Carney says Canada must act on residential school legacy
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada owes residential school Survivors and their families action as the country marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. He spoke at Fort Edmonton Park in Edmonton, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre also attended, while ceremonies and events took place across Canada.
‘Same old story for the Oilers’: Fans react to first-game blunder against Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers have wrapped up their first of 84 regular-season games, sparking an eruption of emotion inside Rogers Place and across the internet. Much of it was aimed at goaltender Tristan Jarry, who didn’t sell Oilers fans on being a goalie who turned a corner this off-season after the 6-5 overtime loss to...
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Oilers’ Evan Bouchard sets NHL record with hat trick, five points against Canucks
Evan Bouchard is in the record books once again. This time, the Edmonton Oilers defenceman entered the record books with an all-time performance, scoring three goals and five points, becoming the first blue liner with as many points in a season-opening game. The only player with more points in a season opener was...
Canucks rally past Oilers for 6-5 overtime win in Edmonton opener
Paul Cotter scored twice, including the overtime winner, as Vancouver beat Edmonton 6-5 on Tuesday night. Evan Bouchard recorded a hat trick and two assists for the Oilers, who forced overtime after trailing by three goals.
Instant Reaction: Oilers begin Babcock era with a bang, fall 6-5 to Canucks
Well, that may end up being the game of the year. On Tuesday evening, the Edmonton Oilers began their 2026-27 campaign, managing to tie up the game late after being down 5-2, but eventually losing 6-5 in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks. Let’s take a look at what went on in this one. The Canucks opened the scoring...
Alberta mother says disabled son was denied AISH before decision changed
Kristi Hall-Busque says her son Ben, 18, was initially denied Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped despite requiring round-the-clock care. The province changed the decision Tuesday morning after learning she had spoken with media.
Edmonton condo owners raise concerns over firms’ purchase offers
Owners at The Berkeley say companies are seeking to buy multiple units to gain control of the building and convert it to rentals. Harmani Investments says it makes voluntary offers and respects that not everyone supports deconversion.
CRTC approves Alberta’s new 568 area code, effective in 2028
The CRTC has approved area code 568 for Alberta, with implementation set for June 10, 2028. The province needs additional numbers by 2029 to avoid running out of phone numbers.
Is the Oilers’ defence better than people think?
Many pundits are sleeping on the Edmonton Oilers’ defence. If this group gels under Mike Babcock’s tighter checking system, it could be one of the best blue lines in the NHL. Their new coach is bringing a greater focus on team defence, and that should help bring goals against down. Edmonton gave up the most goals...
Canucks 2026-27 off-season review: Vancouver targeted veterans to help young core
It’s been a rapid decline for the Vancouver Canucks since they lost in the second round of the 2024 playoffs to the Edmonton Oilers. On Tuesday, the two teams kick off their season in a rematch of that series. It isn’t much of a competition, as the Canucks have fallen on hard times, featuring a fire sale of their top...
Campaign urges safer storage and disposal of unused medications
Substance Canada’s Together for Safer Homes campaign encourages Canadians to securely store and properly dispose of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The initiative visited Rexall locations in Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto on Tuesday as survey findings showed an increase in students using prescription medication for non-recommended purposes.
Two streaming subscriptions needed to watch every Oilers regular-season game
Sportsnet+ and Prime Video are required to access all 84 Edmonton Oilers regular-season games this season. Fourteen games will be unavailable on cable, as Monday Night Hockey streams exclusively on Sportsnet+ and Prime Video’s games move to Wednesdays.
Edmonton elm pruning ban lifts Thursday as city prepares seasonal trimming
Edmonton residents can prune elm trees starting Thursday, when Alberta’s seasonal ban ends and remains lifted until March 31, 2027. City crews will also begin work on the city’s nearly 90,000 elms as officials monitor Dutch elm disease.
Alberta funds Edmonton pre-treatment homes to support 140 people a year
The Alberta government is providing $300,000 to Oxford House for two Edmonton homes where people can stay while waiting to enter addiction treatment. The homes will offer round-the-clock support and are part of a broader provincial investment in pre- and post-treatment housing.
Four things to watch for in the Oilers’ season opener vs. Canucks
It’s finally here! If it feels like forever since we last watched meaningful Edmonton Oilers hockey, that’s because it has been - 152 days, to be exact. The Oilers will be looking to start the season with a win, something they haven’t done since 2022-23, when they beat the same Vancouver Canucks they face to begin...
Comparing this year’s opening-day Oilers lineup vs. last year’s
A lot can happen over the course of the year. That’s easily seen when you look at the Edmonton Oilers lineup to start last season compared to their roster ahead of tonight’s season opener against the Vancouver Canucks. Below, we’ll compare the two. Players bolded from last year’s lineup are no longer with the team...