Samuel Jonsson figures to offer Day the strongest competition for “goalie of the future” among the stable of netminders currently slated to play pro hockey this winter. Jonsson and Day both played for the Oilers during the preseason this year, and both delivered impressive results, via Natural Stat Trick.

Crazy that just over one year ago today, this post came out detailing a second consecutive concerningly slow start to the season for the Edmonton Oilers.

Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan has prepared his young rookies to play against two of the most talented players on Earth in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, both of whom he's coached earlier in his career.

May 29, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Connor McDavid is answering questions about another slow start to a season for the Edmonton Oilers. It’s no surprise given the importance he placed on his team getting out of the gates with a strong opening.

The Edmonton Oilers (2-2-1) visit the Detroit Red Wings (4-1-0) Sunday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Puck drop is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Red Wings odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The New Jersey Devils face the Edmonton Oilers in an NHL game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

The Edmonton Oilers began the 2025-26 season with a long list of injured players. From No. 1 line right winger Zach Hyman, through top-four defenceman Jake Walman, checking winger Mattias Janmark and most recently depth defenceman Alec Regula, the overall thrust of the lineup was altered greatly due to injury.

Edmonton's golden couple, Connor McDavid and Lauren Kyle, are a formidable team both on and off the ice. While McDavid leads the Oilers, Kyle, a designer and restaurateur, strengthens the team's community through stylish events and impactful charity work.