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1:26What to Make of the 2026 NHL Free Agent Class
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0:48Oilers Hire Mike Babcock as Head Coach
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8:04How Tortorella's Departure Impact The NHL Coaching Carousel
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Oilers' Owen Michaels: Gets in on goal fest
Michaels scored a goal and added two hits in Thursday's 9-7 win over the Canucks.
Michaels is filling a third-line role in the absences of Jason Dickinson (foot) and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (lower body). The goal was Michaels' first at the NHL level in just his second game. The 24-year-old forward was a solid producer in the NCAA, earning 26 points in 39 games with Western Michigan University in 2025-26. Michaels will need to perform well to keep his place in the NHL once the Oilers get healthy.
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Oilers' Ryan Shea: Buries goal in win
Shea scored a goal and went plus-3 in Thursday's 9-7 win over the Canucks.
Shea has a goal, an assist and a plus-2 rating over two contests with the Oilers. He broke out to the tune of 35 points and a plus-30 rating over 80 regular-season games with the Penguins last year, establishing himself as a top-four option before signing a five-year deal with the Oilers. Edmonton's defense is still a work in progress, but Shea has been good enough and should have freedom to contribute on offense with a steadfast defender in Connor Murphy as his partner.
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Oilers' Trent Frederic: Finds twine in high-scoring win
Frederic scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Thursday's 9-7 win over the Canucks.
Frederic has handled fourth-line minutes so far this season, and his spot in the lineup should be safe while the Oilers are battling a handful of injuries. The winger has a goal, three shots on net and six hits over two contests. Frederic is coming off an abysmal seven-point performance in 74 regular-season outings last year, so there's almost nowhere to go but up. He'll be a better source of hits and PIM than offense, but he should still be able to get into the 15-20 point range if he plays regularly.
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Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen: Shines on special teams
Kapanen scored a shorthanded goal and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 9-7 win over the Canucks.
Kapanen has a shot to see meaningful power-play time while both of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) and Zach Hyman (undisclosed) are out. After a scoreless performance in the opener, Kapanen got on the scoresheet with his standout special-teams effort Thursday. He's added four shots on net, five hits and a minus-4 rating across two contests this season. Kapanen should slip no lower than the third line once the Oilers are healthy, giving him some deep-league appeal as a physical forward.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Taking advantage of opportunity
Podkolzin scored a goal on four shots, added an assist, went plus-3 and logged two hits in Thursday's 9-7 win over the Canucks.
Podkolzin's pair of points came on the power play. The 25-year-old winger is cashing in on a golden opportunity as a top-line winger -- he shared his even-strength ice time with both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in this contest. Podkolzin is poised to stay in that spot while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) and Zach Hyman (undisclosed) are on the mend. Through two games, Podkolzin has four points (three on the power play), 11 shots on net and seven hits.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Sets another record
Bouchard scored a goal on four shots, added two assists and went plus-3 in Thursday's 9-7 win over the Canucks.
Per Sportsnet, Bouchard's eight points are the most by any NHL defensemen in his team's first two games since Harry Cameron had seven points in the Toronto Arenas' first two contests in 1917. Considering Bouchard has earned just a single power-play assist, it's safe to say he's not even maximizing his opportunities yet. The Oilers' offense won't hum at this pace all year, but Bouchard has set off to a good start as he aims for a third point-per-game campaign in four years. Don't let Bouchard out of your fantasy lineup -- he's proving last year was no fluke.
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Oilers' Connor McDavid: Showcases elite offense with five points
McDavid scored a shorthanded goal and added four assists, including two on the power play, in Thursday's 9-7 win over the Canucks.
McDavid's two assists in Tuesday's opener were a nice appetizer, but he delivered the main course in the second game of the year. The 29-year-old superstar had a trio of five-point efforts in the 2025-26 regular season, but he's able to pop off at any moment. With the Oilers' offense starting the year hot, fantasy managers are getting instant rewards if they were lucky enough to draft McDavid. He has seven points, three shots on net and a plus-5 rating through two contests.
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Oilers' Leon Draisaitl: Three-point burst in win
Draisaitl scored twice on five shots, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 9-7 win over the Canucks.
One of Draisaitl's goals came on the power play. The 30-year-old played alongside Connor McDavid in this contest as the injury-riddled Oilers opted to put one dominant line together. The offense is humming along so far, and Draisaitl has four points and 10 shots on net over two contests. He's a lock to be in fantasy lineups and should continue to produce at a high level as long as he can avoid injuries.
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Oilers' Devon Levi: Wins ugly in season debut
Levi allowed seven goals on 22 shots in Thursday's 9-7 win over the Canucks.
Levi had a great chance to stake a claim to the Oilers' No. 1 job, but he looked bad under low pressure for two periods. The Canucks found a groove in the third, and only Edmonton's offense was able to bail out Levi's poor performance. Considering Tristan Jarry gave up six goals in an overtime loss to Vancouver on Tuesday, the Oilers are no closer to having a clear starter in goal yet. Their next game is at home versus the Kraken on Saturday, though neither Jarry nor Levi has done enough to be trusted in fantasy yet.
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Oilers' Zach Hyman: Set for two-week absence
Hyman (undisclosed) is expected to be out of action for two weeks, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports Thursday.
Based on Hyman's timeline, he should be expected to miss at least the next six games, if not longer. With the veteran forward on the shelf, Max Jones looks set to move into a top-six role, especially with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) on injured reserve. Once cleared to play, Hyman figures to return to his spot on Connor McDavid's wing, a plum assignment that comes with plenty of production.
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Oilers' Zach Hyman: Won't play Thursday
Hyman has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Vancouver for an undisclosed reason, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Hyman suited up for Tuesday's Opening Night matchup against the Canucks and was held scoreless with three shots on goal, two hits and a plus-1 rating while logging 20:33 of ice time, including 5:04 on the power play. He didn't travel with the Oilers ahead of Thursday's rematch and will be unavailable for at least one matchup, though the reason for his absence hasn't yet been revealed. Whether he'll be available Saturday against Seattle remains to be seen.
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Oilers' Devon Levi: Set to face Vancouver
Levi is set to start on the road against Vancouver on Thursday, per Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.
Levi had a 2-7-0 record, 4.12 GAA and .872 save percentage in nine regular-season appearances with Buffalo in 2025-26. Although he's struggled in the NHL, the Oilers are hoping that the 24-year-old will take a step forward this campaign. There is an opportunity for Levi to play a meaningful role because Frederik Andersen (knee) isn't expected to return until December at the earliest, and Tristan Jarry has endured struggles of his own over the past couple of years.
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Oilers' Josh Samanski: Called up to majors
Samanski was recalled under emergency conditions by the Oilers on Thursday.
With Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) shifting to injured reserve, the Oilers had just 12 healthy forwards on their active roster, giving Samanski the opportunity to return to the big leagues. He just missed out on the team's Opening Night roster, as the Oilers opted to go with Owen Michaels for the fourth-line center role. The 24-year-old Samanski appeared in 24 regular-season games with the Oilers in 2025-26, where he posted two goals, four points, nine shots on net, 27 hits and 14 blocked shots. He'll likely be a rotational forward on the team's fourth line for as long as Nugent-Hopkins remains shelved.
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Oilers' Alec Regula: Lands on LTIR
Regula (undisclosed) was designated for long-term injured reserve Thursday.
Regula continues to work his way back from offseason surgery that caused him to miss the entire preseason. With the shift to LTIR, the 26-year-old defenseman can be expected to miss at least the next nine games, having already been out of action for one, though it could be longer, considering the team hasn't provided a specific update.
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Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Placed on injured reserve
The Oilers placed Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) on injured reserve Thursday.
Nugent-Hopkins missed Tuesday's Opening Night matchup against the Canucks and is expected to be sidelined for about two weeks to begin the regular season. As a result, it isn't very surprising to see him officially placed on injured reserve. The 33-year-old made 72 regular-season appearances last year, recording 20 goals, 36 assists, 31 blocked shots, 25 hits and 21 PIM while averaging 19:04 of ice time.
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Oilers' Matt Savoie: Moved to long-term IR
Savoie (lower body) was shifted to long-term injured reserve Thursday.
By moving Savoie to LTIR, the Oilers will get some cap relief while he is sidelined, as their injuries have started to pile up. The 22-year-old forward logged all 82 regular-season games in his rookie campaign, generating 18 goals and 19 assists, including seven power-play points. Considering Savoie is expected to miss at least the first two weeks of the season, fantasy managers probably shouldn't be expecting him to significantly outperform those numbers in 2026-27.
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Oilers' Connor McDavid: Garners pair of assists
McDavid registered two assists in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Canucks.
McDavid helped out on the last two goals of Evan Bouchard's hat trick. The 29-year-old McDavid had multiple points in 46 games during the 2025-26 regular season, so fantasy managers can expect him to continue chipping in plenty of offense consistently. He's one of a handful of players with a real shot at averaging 1.5 points per game, and he should be a mainstay in all fantasy lineups.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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6.89 (2nd) |
6.39 (23rd) |
33.3 (6th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| Z. Hyman LW Zach Hyman LW | Undisclosed |
| R. Nugent-Hopkins C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins C | Lower Body |
| F. Andersen G Frederik Andersen G | Knee |
| M. Savoie C Matthew Savoie C | Lower Body |
| A. Regula D Alec Regula D | Undisclosed |