It seems like nothing can go right for the Edmonton Oilers so far into the 2025-26 NHL season. Between injuries, players underperforming, even strength scoring slumps, and goaltending struggles, the team has been off to a poor start at the quarter season mark.
Understandably, the team currently finds themselves outside of the playoff picture despite being tied for the league lead in games played at this stage. The only thing keeping their playoff hopes alive at this point is the number of overtime losses, inflating their point totals.
The one area that receives the most attention is their goaltending, with many speculating on the future of goaltenders Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard.