Welcome back to The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks 2025–26 Season Series Previews. In this series, we’ll preview each of the 31 other NHL teams and their matchups against Vancouver during the 2025–26 season, including the dates of their games, some key players and free agency additions, and more. Last time, we previewed the Calgary Flames. Today, let’s take a look at the Edmonton Oilers.
2024–25 Season Stats
Team Stats:
Record: 48–29–5
Points: 101
Standings placement: 3rd in Pacific Division
PP%: 23.7% (12th)
PK%: 78.2% (16th)
Goals:
Leon Draisaitl (52)
Zach Hyman (27)
Connor McDavid (26)
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (20)
Evan Bouchard (14)
Assists:
Connor McDavid (74)
Leon Draisaitl (54)
Evan Bouchard (53)
Jake Walman (33)
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (29)
Points:
Leon Draisaitl (106)
Connor McDavid (100)
Evan Bouchard (67)
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (49)
Zach Hyman (44)
Goaltenders:
Stuart Skinner
Record: 26–18–4
GAA: 2.81
SV%: .896
SO: 3
Points: N/A
Calvin Pickard
Record: 22–10–1
GAA: 2.71
SV%: .900
SO: N/A
Points: 1A
2025 Free Agency Rundown
Edmonton was rumoured to be in contention for Brock Boeser, though the forward ultimately chose to go back to the organization that he has been with for the past decade. With Boeser not panning out for the Oilers, Edmonton switched gears and signed names like Andrew Mangiapane and Curtis Lazar, also acquiring Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Sam O’Reilly. They also extended the contracts of players such as Trent Frederic (eight years), Evan Bouchard (four years), and Kasperi Kapanen (one year).
In terms of departures, Edmonton kicked the off-season off by trading Evander Kane to the Canucks. They also parted ways with Viktor Arvidsson via trade. Drake Caggiula, Connor Brown, Corey Perry, and John Klingberg have also left the organization in free agency.
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2025–26 Season Series Preview
Edmonton is coming off their second straight Stanley Cup Finals loss to the Florida Panthers. While the Oilers look to be one of the strongest teams in their division heading into the 2025–26 season, there’s a much more pressing issue that hockey fans all over are eyeing. McDavid is entering the final season of an eight-year deal with the Oilers and is currently extension-eligible. If the Oilers lose out on the Stanley Cup for a third consecutive season, it could spell trouble for McDavid’s future in Edmonton.
Vancouver will take the Oilers on early in the season, heading to Edmonton on October 11 for their first matchup of the season. They won’t have to wait too long for a rematch after this, as the Oilers make their way to Vancouver for a game on October 26. The Canucks face the Oilers two more times after this, with a trip to Edmonton marking the end of their 2025–26 regular season.
2025–26 Games Against Vancouver
Game 1: October 11, 7:00 pm PT @ Rogers Place
Game 2: October 26, 7:00 pm PT @ Rogers Arena
Game 3: January 17, 7:00 pm PT @ Rogers Arena
Game 4: April 16, 6:00 pm PT @ Rogers Place
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