Edmonton Oilers News

Heading into the 2026-27 season, the Oilers were turning to a goaltending tandem of Frederik Andersen and Tristan Jarry, but an injury to Andersen created an opening for Levi, who is making the most of his opportunity. Levi is coming off a strong performance, saving 37 of 30 shots (.900 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild. The 24-year-old goalie has a 2.00 GAA and .931 SV% in his last five games (4-1-0). The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as slight +106 home underdogs against a Carolina Hurricanes team that is 8-1-0 in their last nine games.

The Oilers have started the season well, going 7-1-1 despite several key injuries, but with Zach Hyman returning last week and Nugent-Hopkins back Thursday, they will feature a more complete and dangerous lineup. The 33-year-old Nugent-Hopkins is coming off a 2025-26 season where he scored 56 points (20G / 36A) in 72 games.

The Oilers have struggled between the pipes in recent seasons, but Devon Levi's play has been encouraging early in the 2026-27 season. That said, Levi is coming off his first loss as an Oiler, allowing three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth. The 24-year-old goalie has allowed two or fewer goals in three of five games this season (4-1-0), posting a 2.83 GAA and .898 SV%. The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as -129 home favourites against a 6-2-1 Minnesota Wild team.

The Oilers have struggled between the pipes in recent seasons, but Devon Levi's play has been encouraging early in the 2026-27 season. That said, Levi is coming off his first loss as an Oiler, allowing three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth. The 24-year-old goalie has allowed two or fewer goals in three of five games this season (4-1-0), posting a 2.83 GAA and .898 SV%. The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as -129 home favourites against a 6-2-1 Minnesota Wild team.

Walman has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury, but he should return to the lineup on Saturday against the Utah Mammoth. The 30-year-old defenseman has a -3 plus/minus, seven blocks, and zero points in four games this season.

Dach has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury in the third game of the season, but should return on Saturday against the Utah Mammoth. The 23-year-old Dach is averaging 13:23 time-on-ice and has a -4 plus/minus in three games.

Hyman played 20:33 on ice in Edmonton's season-opening 6-5 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, but hasn't played since due to an upper-body injury, missing six games. The 34-year-old forward is expected to be a key offensive contributor this season, but the Oilers have fared well offensively in his absence, scoring 31 goals in seven games (5-1-1). Hyman is coming off a resurgent 2025-26 season, scoring 52 points (31G / 21A) in 58 games.

Dickinson has already missed three games this season due to injuries and his status is uncertain for Thursday against Utah. The 31-year-old forward is averaging 12:12 time-on-ice and has one assist in three games.

The Oilers have struggled between the pipes in recent seasons, but they hope Levi can provide long-overdue stability after a promising start to the 2026-27 season. The 24-year-old Levi has yet to lose in four games this season (4-0-0), posting a 2.76 GAA and .903 SV%, and is coming off an outstanding performance, saving 39 of 40 shots (.975 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as slight -110 home favourites against a Central Division-leading Utah Mammoth team that has scored 27 goals (3.9 GF/GP) in seven games (5-2-0).

Hyman played 20:33 on ice in Edmonton's season-opening 6-5 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, but hasn't played since due to an upper-body injury. He appears to be nearing a return, but will miss at least one more game. His next chance to return will be Thursday against the Utah Mammoth. The 34-year-old forward had a resurgent 2025-26 season, scoring 52 points (31G / 21A) in 58 games, and will again be relied upon heavily for offence in 2026-27.

Neither Tristan Jarry nor Devon Levi has been spectacular to start the 2026-27 season, but Levi hasn't lost yet and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 24-year-old Levi is coming off a strong performance, stopping 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, and is 3-0-0 with a 3.35 GAA and .863 SV% this season. The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as -130 road favourites against a winless Kings team that has been outscored 17-10 through four games (0-2-2).