Tonight's Oilers vs. Islanders predictions expect a thorough mismatch with Edmonton winning by multiple tallies.

The NHL’s salary cap is set to take a big jump over the next few years. After a few years with a flat cap due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL is making a major effort to increase the cap over the next three seasons,

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.

Some Oilers fans wonder if their club might poach a star from a struggling team. Meanwhile, some Canadiens fans ponder the futures of Brendan Gallagher and Jayden Struble.

Last year, I wrote about how some teams had started to let players choose individual goal songs, and I suggested songs that some Edmonton Oilers players may want to use if the team did let them.

The Edmonton Oilers (2-0-1)and New York Islanders (0-3-0) will lock horns and match wits in a Thursday contest at UBS Arena. The opening puck drop will be at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Islanders odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Nikita Yevseyev first appeared in the KHL in 2022-23 at 18. He played 48 games, scored five goals and averaged 10:59 per game. Although he delivered five goals (a strong total for a defenceman in limited play), his ice time was a tell: He played sparingly in many of those 48 games.

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

EDMONTON -- Noah Philp scored his first NHL goal to help the Edmonton Oilers to their first win of the season, 3-1 against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place on Saturday. Andrew Mangiapane and Leon Draisaitl also scored for the Oilers (1-0-1). Calvin Pickard made 14 saves.

Connor McDavid has signed a contract extension to remain with the Edmonton Oilers. The three-time MVP and the only NHL organization he has played with finalized a two-year, $25 million contract Monday on the eve of the start of the season.

After Evan Bouchard’s turnover-filled night drew sharp criticism from head coach Kris Knoblauch, Ekholm came to his teammate’s defense, insisting one bad game doesn’t change who Bouchard is. Knoblauch made headlines Thursday after Edmonton’s 4–2 loss to the New York Islanders, calling out Bouchard’s performance.