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In a candid piece, Connor McDavid reflects on the weight and purpose of captaining the Oilers, his relentless drive to win, the value of representing Canada from memories of childhood hockey to Olympic return, and how past setbacks fuel his focus while staying loyal to Edmonton.
The Edmonton Oilers placed goaltender Calvin Pickard on waivers, making him the club’s third option behind Tristan Jarry and Connor Ingram after 16 games this season (5-6-2, .871 save percentage, 3.68 GAA). Over three seasons he has started 64 regular-season games for Edmonton plus nine in the playoffs. If he clears waivers, he would be assigned to the Bakersfield Condors. The Oilers reshaped their goalie lineup by acquiring Ingram and trading Skinner for Jarry; Jarry has an .872 save percentage in nine starts and Ingram has a .901 save percentage in 11 starts, leaving Edmonton 26th in team save percentage.
Edmonton topped Washington 6-5 in overtime after Connor McDavid piled up five points (two goals, three assists) and scored the OT winner; Evan Bouchard completed a hat trick as the Oilers erased a late Capitals lead, with Washington briefly leading 3-2 and 5-4 before overtime drama.
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl will take a short leave to attend to a family illness in Germany and is expected to rejoin the team next week, with the club asking for privacy.
Edmonton is weighing its next recall from Bakersfield after several Condors players were called up. Undrafted 6-foot-2 center Josh Samanski, who signed with the Oilers in 2025, has emerged as the top candidate, leading the Condors in even-strength points and bringing speed, two-way play and size. While his exact NHL arrival timing remains unclear, a bottom-six NHL role seems plausible in the near term as Oilers’ depth options continue to push for NHL jobs.
Connor McDavid extended his NHL career-high 18-game point streak to 42 points in 45 games, but Edmonton lost 4-3 in a shootout to the Los Angeles Kings. He stressed a focus on winning and consistency, with coach Kris Knoblauch praising his dedication; the Oilers remain near the Pacific Division lead and McDavid is tied for the NHL scoring lead with Nathan MacKinnon.
The Edmonton Oilers will place Czech forward David Tomasek on waivers for contract termination after he scored five points in 22 games this season. The 29-year-old, who signed a one-year deal in April, will be available on waivers following the NHL's holiday roster freeze.
Connor Ingram made a successful return to the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, earning his first start and win after overcoming personal struggles and a lengthy path back to the league, highlighting his resilience and the support of his family and team.
Penguins' new goalie Stuart Skinner faced his former team Edmonton Oilers shortly after being traded, and despite a challenging game where Oilers' stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl excelled, Skinner received a warm fan reception. The game was marked by Edmonton's power play success and a close score of 6-4, with the Penguins experiencing a tough homestand and learning from their setbacks.
Leon Draisaitl became the first German-born player in NHL history to reach 1,000 points, achieving this milestone with the Edmonton Oilers, and is the fifth-fastest player born outside North America to do so, highlighting his exceptional career and impact in hockey.
Tristan Jarry, a former Penguins goalie, is set for an emotional return to Pittsburgh as an Oilers player after being traded, with the game expected to be a unique and 'very weird' experience for him.
The Colorado Avalanche achieved a historic 9-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, marking their largest road win in 21 years, with standout performances from Makar, MacKinnon, and Parker Kelly, while the Oilers struggled with line and goaltending issues.
The 109th NHL season begins with Edmonton and Vegas as co-favorites to win the Stanley Cup, with other strong contenders including Carolina, Colorado, Dallas, and the injured Florida Panthers, amidst coaching changes and notable player milestones.
Connor McDavid signed a two-year, $25 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, focusing on winning the Stanley Cup, while maintaining the same salary cap hit as previous years.
Michigan State hockey star Isaac Howard, the 2025 Hobey Baker Award winner, has signed a three-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers after being traded from the Tampa Bay Lightning, choosing to start his professional career instead of returning to college.