The Edmonton Oilers looked strong on Thursday night in a convincing 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The team’s record over the last six games (4-1-1) indicates the Oilers have finally joined the battle that is the 2025-26 season.

The Oilers begin a five-game road trip with the first of a back-to-back on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena against the Maple Leafs

The Edmonton Oilers pulled the trigger on a significant trade, acquiring goaltender Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Stuart Skinner an

The Oilers have been connected to several veteran goaltenders of various quality with unattractive contracts. Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues has a $6 million cap hit in 2026-27, and Tristan Jarry of the Pittsburgh Penguins has two years left at $5.375 million.

The Buffalo Sabres are attempting to salvage what earlier in the week appeared to be a disastrous Western road swing. After losses in Philadelphia, Winnipeg, and Calgary, the Sabres beat the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday and on Thursday, they bested the Vancouver Canucks 3-2.