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NHL insider Frank Seravalli has identified several Oilers players on the trade block, with Isaac Howard among the names mentioned.
The Edmonton Oilers’ 2025–26 regular season, for the third year in a row, is off to yet another slow start. Starting week #2, the Oilers found themselves on the road against one of the original six teams,
BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers aim to break their three-game slide with a win against the Ottawa Senators. Ottawa has a 2-4 record overall and a 1-2-0 record on its home ice. The Senators serve 10.7 penalty minutes per game to rank eighth in league play.
The Oilers have been one of the best offenses in the NHL over the last few seasons. Having Draisaitl and McDavid on the same roster certainly helps. Defenseman Evan Bouchard has also shown the ability to score, especially in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Oilers have scored just 15 goals through six games, tied for the seventh-fewest in the NHL. Their dominant-on-paper offense, led by Draisaitl and superstar Connor McDavid, has sputtered, failing to produce more than two goals in regulation in four straight outings.
The Edmonton Oilers appear to be getting back a major piece of their blueline soon, as Jake Walman was activated off the IR.
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Oilers conclude head-scratching road trip at leaky Senators
Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl was pointing the finger at himself after his team's losing streak reached three games. Draisaitl will look to point the Oilers on the right path Tuesday when the team concludes a five-game road trip against the Ottawa Senators.
First Period_1, Edmonton, Bouchard 5 (Podkolzin, Draisaitl), 3:46. 2, Ottawa, Stutzle 8 (Jensen, Batherson), 15:40. 3, Edmonton, McDavid 8 (Podkolzin, Bouchard), 16: ...
Now, the Islanders have a real opportunity to stack points and extend their winning streak. The Islanders' next two games come at home against the winless San Jose Sharks and with the Detroit Red Wings, followed by road games with the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins.