The Edmonton Oilers entered Saturday's game against the New Jersey Devils on the third leg of their five game East Coast road trip.
Although not a must-win game, the Oilers play early in the 2025-26 National Hockey League season has left a lot to be desired. Their depth scoring struggling to produce, as well at even strength, and some shaky play between the pipes amongst other things have left Oilers fans uneasy.
The Oilers have also struggled with injuries to start the year, especially to a few key players. Forward Zach Hyman is expected to be out until November and as of right now, defenceman Jake Walman has yet to make his season debut.