Edmonton Oilers News

The Oilers have received more consistent goaltending from Connor Ingram in recent weeks and will turn to him again on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche for his fifth start in the last six games. The 28-year-old Ingram saved 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, and has a 3.01 GAA and .882 SV% in four starts since the Olympic break (3-1-0). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as +151 road underdogs against an Avalanche team on a five-game winning streak.

Samanski made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring two assists in six games with the Oilers, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The undrafted 23-year-old forward has 31 points (8G / 23A) in 44 games with Bakersfield (AHL) this season.

The Oilers acquired Dach and forward Jason Dickinson in exchange for forward Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional 2027 first-round draft pick earlier this week. A second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Dach made his NHL debut in 2025, registering five goals and 11 assists across 78 games with the Blackhawks. He is expected to make his team debut on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Oilers acquired Dickinson and forward Colton Dach in exchange for forward Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional 2027 first-round draft pick earlier this week. In Dickinson, the Oilers are gaining an excellent two-way forward who should excel in a shutdown role and finally fill Edmonton's third-line-centre void. A former first-round pick way back in 2013, Dickinson has spent the last four seasons with the Blackhawks, developing into one of the league's more underrated defensive forwards. The Georgetown, Ontario native won't need to worry about obtaining a work visa and will make his Oilers debut on Friday when they host the Hurricanes.

Edmonton, one of the NHL's worst defensive teams (3.38 GA/GP), acquired Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday to help them shore up their blueline. In 60 games with Chicago this season, the 32-year-old Murphy averaged 16:34 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (4G / 9A), 62 hits, and 87 blocks. He will make his team debut on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Jarry has not played since allowing five goals on 25 shots (.800 SV%) on February 25th in a 6-5 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The 30-year-old Jarry has been shaky in an Oilers jersey, allowing four or more goals in five of his last six appearances (2-3-0), posting a dreadful 5.47 GAA and .823 SV%. The Oilers enter Friday's contest as +104 home underdogs against the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes, who have scored five or more goals in three of their last four games (3-1-0).

Edmonton, one of the NHL's worst defensive teams (3.38 GA/GP), acquired Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday to help them shore up their blueline. In 60 games with Chicago this season, the 32-year-old Murphy averaged 16:34 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (4G / 9A), 62 hits, and 87 blocks. He will make his team debut on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes.

A second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Dach made his NHL debut in 2025, registering five goals and 11 assists across 78 games with the Blackhawks. It's unclear whether Dach will report directly to the Oilers or their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.

In Dickinson, the Oilers are gaining an excellent two-way forward who should excel in a shutdown role and finally fill Edmonton's third-line-centre void. A former first-round pick way back in 2013, Dickinson has spent the last four seasons with the Blackhawks, developing into one of the league's more underrated defensive forwards. The Georgetown, Ontario native won't need to worry about obtaining a work visa and could make his Oilers debut as soon as Friday when they host the Hurricanes.

The Oilers continue to look for stability between the pipes and will turn to Ingam, who has been marginally more consistent than Tristan Jarry, on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 28-year-old Ingram allowed five goals on 33 shots (.848 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-4 loss to the San Jose Sharks. That said, he has a serviceable 2.55 GAA and .899 SV% in his last 12 appearances (5-4-1). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as slight -110 home favourites against a Senators team coming off a dominant 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Edmonton, one of the NHL's worst defensive teams (3.38 GA/GP), acquired Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday to help them shore up their blueline. In 60 games with Chicago this season, the 32-year-old Murphy averaged 16:34 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (4G / 9A), 62 hits, and 87 blocks. He will not play on Tuesday, with his next chance to make his debut being on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Howard makes a swift return to Bakersfield after being recalled earlier in the day. The 21-year-old scored five points (2G / 3A) in 28 games with the Oilers earlier this season.