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Walman supplied an assist and went minus-2 in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Hurricanes.
The helper was Walman's first point through seven games this season. The 30-year-old defenseman has added six shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating. While his numbers aren't great, he appears to be first in line for an increased role while Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) recovers from the injury he suffered Thursday. As such, Walman is a decent short-term speculative addition in fantasy.
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Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: One of each in season debut
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Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Hurricanes.
Nugent-Hopkins was sidelined for nine games by a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old returned to center the second line, but it was his inclusion on the first power-play unit that helped him in his debut -- that's where he earned both of his points. With the Oilers' top line humming, expect Nugent-Hopkins to be dependent on the power play as his main source of offense. The 33-year-old had 56 points, including 29 with the man advantage, during the 2025-26 regular season.
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Oilers' Leon Draisaitl: Racks up five more points
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Draisaitl scored a pair of power-play goals on four shots and added three assists (one on the power play) in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Hurricanes.
Draisaitl and Connor McDavid posted matching scoring lines to help the Oilers prevail in one of their toughest games of the year. The five points were a season high for Draisaitl, who has multiple points in six of 10 contests so far. He's racked up 10 goals, 11 helpers, 36 shots, six hits and a plus-14 rating. Head coach Mike Babcock finally has his preferred top six available, but it doesn't look like splitting up Draisaitl and McDavid will happen any time soon considering how they've dominated the opening stages of 2026-27.
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Oilers' Connor McDavid: Five-point eruption in win
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McDavid scored twice on three shots and added three power-play assists in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Hurricanes.
McDavid's absurdly good start to the season continued with his third five-point effort of the year. He's just the fourth player in NHL history to top the 30-point mark in the first 10 games of the season. McDavid has done so with 31 points (eight goals, 23 assists), including 11 on the power play, and he's added 25 shots on net, 14 hits and a plus-18 rating. He's the best player in the league playing at one of the highest levels he's ever attained.
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Oilers' Devon Levi: Emerges victorious in shootout
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Levi allowed five goals on 27 shots in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Hurricanes.
Levi had some struggles against the defending champions, but he clutched up with a perfect performance in the shootout. He had gone five games without allowing more than five goals, though this slip-up can be forgiven considering the opponent he faced. Levi is now 6-1-0 with a 3.11 GAA and an .887 save percentage over seven outings this season. The Oilers are set to host the Maple Leafs on Saturday in what could be another high-scoring affair.
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Oilers' Mattias Ekholm: Will miss at least one week
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Ekholm (undisclosed) will miss at least a week after getting injured versus the Hurricanes on Thursday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Ekholm was hurt on a hit by William Carrier in the third period of Thursday's game. For now, Shakir Mukhamadullin will fill in on the third pairing while Jake Walman will pick up some top-four usage. However, the Oilers' defense has been a little shaky to start the season, so a roster move could still be in order.
Oilers' Jason Dickinson: Placed on injured reserve
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Dickinson (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Oilers on Thursday.
Dickinson has missed the past week after sustaining an undisclosed injury during last Thursday's morning skate. The Oilers previously expressed optimism that the 31-year-old would be able to return at some point during the team's current road trip, but Edmonton's medical staff hasn't yet released an official target date for his return.
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Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Playing Thursday
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Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) will be in the lineup versus Carolina on Thursday, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports.
Nugent-Hopkins will suit up for the first time this season after having previously been on the shelf for the Oilers' nine contests to open the year. In 72 regular-season contests last year, the British Columbia native produced 20 goals and 36 assists, including 29 power-play points. He should have enough time to meet those numbers this year despite his absence.
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Oilers' Devon Levi: Starting Thursday's game
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Levi will start Thursday's home game against the Hurricanes, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports.
Levi has been sharp early in the 2026-27 campaign, going 5-1-0 with a 2.83 GAA and .898 save percentage across his first six regular-season starts. He'll be between the pipes for the fourth time in the Oilers' last five games after he picked up the overtime win over the Wild on Tuesday.
Oilers' Mathieu Joseph: Goals in consecutive games
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Joseph scored a goal, added two PIM and logged two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.
Joseph has a three-game point streak going, and he's scored in consecutive contests. He's picked a good time to get hot, as the Oilers are starting to get healthier, which will tighten the competition for spots in the lineup. Joseph has done well to earn his with five points, 10 shots on net, 27 hits and an even plus-minus rating across nine outings this season.
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Oilers' Devon Levi: Makes 27 saves in overtime win
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Levi stopped 27 of 30 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.
Levi secured another victory despite allowing Minnesota to erase a two-goal deficit in the third period. The young goaltender finished with a .900 save percentage, and he has posted a single-game save percentage of at least .900 in four of his six appearances this season. His ability to collect wins behind a potent Oilers offense strengthens his fantasy appeal, although his save percentage and consistency will remain important factors in determining his long-term value. For now, though, he should remain the Oilers' No. 1 goaltender ahead of Tristan Jarry, and that should be enough to keep him rostered across all formats.
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Oilers' Connor McDavid: Sets up three goals Tuesday
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McDavid registered three power-play assists and four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.
McDavid extended his season-opening point streak to nine games, reaching 26 points with six goals and 20 assists. The Edmonton captain assisted on both of Leon Draisaitl's goals before setting up Evan Bouchard's overtime winner, continuing his exceptional playmaking form. His production has been remarkably consistent, and his central role in one of the league's most dangerous power-play attacks makes him an elite fantasy asset with virtually unmatched offensive upside. He's averaging 2.88 points per game in a blistering start to the 2026-27 campaign.
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Oilers' Leon Draisaitl: Records two power-play goals
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Draisaitl scored two power-play goals on four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.
Draisaitl scored twice in a span of 1:06 across the first intermission, bringing his season total to eight goals. The German center has scored five times over his last four appearances, highlighting his ability to produce goals in bunches, and he has cracked the scoresheet in all but one of his nine appearances to date. His continued partnership with Connor McDavid on Edmonton's top power-play unit remains a significant fantasy advantage, particularly given the Oilers' success in those situations. He has seven points (five goals, two assists) during his ongoing four-game point streak.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Nets winning goal in overtime
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Bouchard scored a power-play goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.
Bouchard celebrated his 27th birthday with his seventh goal of the season, converting the overtime winner after assisting on Leon Draisaitl's first-period power-play tally. The defenseman continues to provide elite offensive production from Edmonton's blue line, with 18 points through nine games. His prominent role on the Oilers' top power-play unit gives him an exceptionally high fantasy ceiling, particularly with Edmonton converting three of its five opportunities Tuesday. His consistency is almost unmatched as well, as he has cracked the scoresheeet in all but one of his nine appearances while posting five multi-point performances already.
Levi will patrol the home crease against Minnesota on Tuesday.
Levi's season-opening four-game winning streak ended with a 4-2 loss to Utah on Thursday. He has surrendered 14 goals on 137 shots in five appearances this campaign. Minnesota (6-2-1) ranks 16th in the league this season with 3.11 goals per game.
Stefan (undisclosed) was assigned to AHL Bakersfield on Sunday.
Stefan began the 2026-27 campaign on Edmonton's non-roster injured list. Now that he is healthy, he should see playing time in the minors soon. Stefan didn't have a point in six regular-season games for AHL Bakersfield in 2025-26, but he notched 17 goals and 34 points in 38 regular-season outings for ECHL Fort Wayne last campaign.
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