Puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. MT)
Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta
The high-flying Oilers host the Red Wings to continue a five-game homestand after suffering their worst loss of the season. Edmonton looks to bounce back from a 7-2 defeat to Toronto, while Detroit wraps up a Western road trip following a 4-1 loss in Calgary.
Injury Reports
Detroit Red Wings:
Mason Appleton (undisclosed) — Out
Marco Kasper (upper body) — Out
Daniil Tarasov (undisclosed) — Day-to-day
Simon Edvinsson (contract dispute/non-roster) and other depth pieces also unavailable in some reports.
Edmonton Oilers:
Mattias Ekholm (concussion/upper body) — Out (expected multi-game absence)
Devon Levi (undisclosed) — Out
Frederik Andersen (knee) — Out
Jason Dickinson (lower body) — Out
Matt Savoie (lower body) — Out
Mattias Janmark (undisclosed) — Out
Alec Regula (undisclosed) and Atro Leppänen (undisclosed) — Out.
Both clubs are missing key contributors, with Edmonton particularly thin on defense and secondary depth, while Detroit’s forward group is impacted.
Current Player Rosters
Detroit Red Wings: Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Viktor Arvidsson, Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, Andrew Copp, Moritz Seider, Justin Faulk, Ben Chiarot, John Gibson (primary starter), and supporting players including Michael Rasmussen and J.T. Compher.
Edmonton Oilers: Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard, Vasily Podkolzin, Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Mathieu Joseph, Kasperi Kapanen, and goaltenders Tristan Jarry / depth options (with Levi and Andersen sidelined).
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Connor McDavid / Leon Draisaitl vs. Detroit’s top defensive pair (Seider and partners): Edmonton’s elite duo (McDavid leading the league in points early) against Seider’s physical, shutdown style and Detroit’s structure.
Alex DeBrincat / Lucas Raymond vs. Oilers’ defensive depth: Detroit’s scoring wingers against a blue line missing Ekholm; Bouchard’s offensive game will be key in transition.
Evan Bouchard vs. Detroit’s forecheck: Bouchard’s high point production from the back end against Detroit’s pressure.
Goaltending: John Gibson (DET) vs. Tristan Jarry (projected EDM): Gibson has carried a heavier load; Jarry steps into a bigger role amid injuries.
Special teams: Edmonton’s high-powered power play (elite early ranking) versus Detroit’s struggling penalty kill; Detroit’s PP is more average.
Recent Team Forms
Oilers (8-2-1): Excellent start with strong scoring (league-leading goals-for pace at times) and only one regulation loss before the 7-2 home defeat to Toronto. High-event style, dominant when scoring three or more goals.
Red Wings (4-4-3): Mixed results with a recent point streak snapped in Calgary. Competitive in close games but lower scoring output overall. Road record is modest (1-1-2 in some splits).
Edmonton holds a clear edge in form and offensive firepower despite the recent blowout loss.
Series History
First meeting of the 2026-27 season. Edmonton has dominated recent head-to-heads, with a strong home record against Detroit (unbeaten in regulation in several straight home meetings) and overall success in the last nine meetings. Last season the teams split, with Edmonton winning the home game.
Game Odds
Detroit Red Wings 6.5
Edmonton Oilers – 171
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, October 25, 2026
