The Oilers have used 27 different trios to begin their 10 games, a jaw-dropping total without even considering how often they’ve altered lines within specific contests as well. The start of the season was always going to be about exploration, but Knoblauch has taken that idea to the extreme.

There was a time, not so long ago, that the Edmonton Oilers would roll into Rogers Place expecting their skill to carry them through inferior opponents. Show up, let McDavid and Draisaitl do their thing, collect two points, move on.

Amidst another sleepy October for the Edmonton Oilers, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is providing the team with the consistency and the offensive spark at the top of the lineup that they desperately need.

Through the first seven games of this NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers averaged 1.55 goals per 60 during five-on-five play. After seven games in 2024-25, Edmonton’s five-on-five goals per 60 of 1.57 was also near the bottom of the league. The club recovered from there; in the final 75 games, it posted 2.56 goals per 60.

As for individuals, Pierre-Olivier Joseph had a strong night from an analytics perspective. During his 11:21 of even-strength ice time, the Canucks held a 6-3 shots advantage while winning the scoring chances battle 5-1. Joseph also finished the night with two shots on goal as well as two individual scoring chances created.

For the first time since suffering a dislocated wrist in Game 4 of last spring’s Western Conference Final, Zach Hyman joined the Edmonton Oilers for a full practice on Wednesday.

Here's a detailed game preview, with key storylines and updated lineups, when the New York Rangers visit the Edmonton Oilers.

The Edmonton Oilers gave an update on Zach Hyman’s wrist injury ahead of Thursday’s game against the New York Rangers, revealing progress and a tentative return timeline.