Edmonton Oilers News

With Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) likely out for the remainder of the season, Andersen has seen more time between the pipes, but his struggles have continued. The 36-year-old veteran goalie is on a miserable nine-game losing skid (0-7-2), posting an unsightly 3.85 GAA and .840 SV%. The Hurricanes enter the action on Tuesday as -207 home favorites against Andersen's former team, the Anaheim Ducks, whom they defeated 4-1 earlier this season.

Riley Stillman will draw back into Edmonton's lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets, resulting in Regula being a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Regula is averaging 15:06 time-on-ice and has three assists in 26 games this season.

Frederic was a healthy scratch in Edmonton's previous game, the second time in the last three weeks, but he will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 27-year-old Frederic has had a terrible first half of the season, with only three points (2G / 1A) and a -10 plus/minus through 41 games.

Stillman has not played in over a week, but will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 27-year-old Stillman has zero points in three games with the Oilers this season while averaging 11:43 time-on-ice.

Nathan Walker will draw back into the Blues lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Blackhawks, resulting in Joseph being a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Joseph is averaging 12:49 time-on-ice and has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 35 games this season.

Kapanen has not played since mid October due to an undisclosed injury, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old forward has two assists in six games this season.

Nick Leddy will draw back into San Jose's lineup on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, sending Mukhamadullin to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Mukhamadullin is averaging 16:26 time-on-ice and has six points (2G / 4A) in 23 games this season.

Frederic will be scratched for the second time in the last three weeks, sitting on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 27-year-old Frederic has had a terrible first half of the season, with only three points (2G / 1A) and a -10 plus/minus through 41 games.

Hutson has played fours games with the Oilers earlier this season, scoring his first career goal, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 24-year-old undrafted forward has 32 points (19G / 13A) in 26 games with Bakersfield (AHL).

Walman has been plagued by injuries this season, playing only 17 games. That said, he has been productive when healthy, scoring 10 points (3G / 7A). He last played on November 20th and should return to the lineup in approximately one week.

Kapanen has not played since mid October due to an undisclosed injury, but appears to be nearing an imminent return to the lineup. The 29-year-old forward has two assists in six games this season.

Robby Fabbri will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights, allowing Joseph to re-enter the lineup. The 28-year-old Joseph is averaging 12:53 time-on-ice and has eight points (2G / 6A) in 33 games this season.

Podkolzin did not practice on Friday due to an illness and it is unclear if he will be ready to suit up on Saturday afternoon against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 24-year-old Podkolzin is averaging 15:28 time-on-ice and has 16 points (9G / 7A) in 41 games this season.

Howard spent the first portion of the season with the Oilers, scoring three points (2G / 1A) in 17 games. The 21-year-old forward has excelled since being assigned to the AHL, scoring 23 points (10G / 13A) in 16 games with the Bakersfield Condors.

Hutson played three games with the Oilers earlier this season, scoring his first career goal, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 24-year-old undrafted forward has 32 points (19G / 13A) in 26 games with Bakersfield (AHL).

Jones has been effective in a limited fourth-line role, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in eight games, but will return to the AHL. The 27-year-old forward has 66 points (33G / 33A) in 292 career games.