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Oilers Have a Problem That Bouchard’s Historic Start Cannot Hide

Evan Bouchard's scorching start has done well to mask the Edmonton Oilers' underlying issues, ones that may surface against better opponents. Getty

Thu, October 15, 2026 at 5:55 AM UTC·

Oilers’ Depth Problem Looks Concerning Until You See What's Coming

While critics point to a growing reliance on Edmonton’s superstars, a wave of returning talent from injured reserve promises to stabilize the lineup and quiet depth concerns.

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Oilers’ Devon Levi drops Connor McDavid truth bomb amid scorching start

Not many expected the Edmonton Oilers to concede six goals to the Vancouver Canucks in their home opener on Sept. 29 — but they’ve been one of the best teams in the National Hockey League since, winning five straight games and outscoring their opponents 24-12. Connor McDavid has been at the center of it , putting together a ridiculous stretch of 17 […] The post Oilers’ Devon Levi drops Connor McDavid truth bomb amid scorching start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

"I See A Team That's Upbeat:" Oilers Riding High Of California Sweep

The Edmonton Oilers are six games into the season, haven't lost in regulation, and according to Connor McDavid, they're having a pretty good time doing it.

The Hockey News - Edmonton Oilers

"Wasn't an Oil Painting": Oilers Grind Out 4-1 Win, for California Road Sweep

Connor McDavid’s four-point night and Devon Levi’s 38-save performance kept the Oilers perfect on the road, despite a relentless late push from the Los Angeles Kings.

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The Kings Are Once Again Outclassed By Connor McDavid

LOS ANGELES — The Kings came out flat and were drilled by the Oilers 4-1. Connor McDavid was too much to handle as he recorded 4 points on the night.

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NHL Norris Trophy Rankings: Who Is Chasing Oilers' Bouchard For Top Defenseman Honors?

It's only been two weeks into the NHL season but there have been a ton of strong starts for defensemen around the league. Who are the top early candidates for the Norris Trophy?

Connor McDavid Shares Blunt Mike Babcock Assessment

One of the main storylines during the 2026 NHL offseason was the major change in leadership made by the Edmonton Oilers that saw them dismiss head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant Mark Stuart, and replace them with Mike Babcock and DJ Smith.Babcock had most recently been in the NHL as head coach of the Columbus […] The post Connor McDavid Shares Blunt Mike Babcock Assessment appeared first on HEAVY.

Kings' Nightmare Start Continues With 4-1 Loss To Oilers: Time To Panic?

The Kings' nightmare start continues as another crushing loss to the rival Oilers leaves Los Angeles winless through five games for the first time in franchise history.

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Minnesota Wild Special Teams Off To A Red-Hot Start

The Minnesota Wild rank first in the NHL in power-play and penalty-kill percentages, dominating on special teams as they lead the Central Division.

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Kings remain winless, fall to Oilers on Frozen Frenzy

On the fourth annual Frozen Frenzy, when all 32 NHL teams take the ice across 16 games in one night, the Los Angeles Kings had an opportunity to earn their first win of the season against a Pacific Division rival on home ice.

Hyman Returns, But Who Goes Down?

Zach Hyman is expected to return to the Edmonton Oilers lineup tonight against the Los Angeles Kings, however, it is unclear where the 34-year-old fits into a team that's won four straight games.

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Mike Babcock goes viral after Oilers release surprising new video

The clip has caught the attention of hockey fans, offering a glimpse of the Edmonton coach they don't usually see.

Inside Owen Michaels’ Confusing Start to Oilers Rookie Season

Owen Michaels has beaten the odds already. The Edmonton Oilers rookie was never drafted. He played college hockey at Western Michigan. He signed with the Oilers as an undrafted player and has had to prove himself just to be in the NHL. And in the early goings of this, his debut season, Michaels has had […] The post Inside Owen Michaels’ Confusing Start to Oilers Rookie Season appeared first on HEAVY.

NY Islanders Need To Find Way To Generate Early Offense

The New York Islanders have to do a better job of getting off to stronger starts.

Oilers losing bidding war for key trade target!

Edmonton has its eye on a major defensive upgrade, but the Oilers may not have the return needed to pull off the blockbuster.

Oilers’ Devon Levi On Fire After Sabres Trade

The Edmonton Oilers wanted to find some kind of goalie help this offseason, and so they took a chance by trading with the Buffalo Sabres for Devon Levi. In Levi’s first start with the Oilers, he allowed seven goals. A bit of an “uh oh” moment, for sure. Since then, Levi has been brilliant, and […] The post Oilers’ Devon Levi On Fire After Sabres Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

5 Thoughts Following the Sharks' First 5 Games

The San Jose Sharks are 3-2-0 to start the season, and while that in its own right is something to be proud of considering their other recent starts, there are still a lot of issues that need to be worked out. Let's dive into five things I've been thinking about following the Sharks' fifth game.

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“1-0 Them” Is a Real Problem That The Devils Need to Address

The Devils have paid dearly under Sheldon Keefe for their inability to score the first goal of the game

A Deeper Dive Into the Kings Winless Start

Five games through the season and the Kings have yet to win a game. What areas have led to the early-season struggles?

The Hockey News - Los Angeles Kings

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll

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