The Edmonton Oilers are currently in the 70–80% band to make the 2026-27 NHL playoffs. Get the exact live probability, rooting guide, and push alerts when the race moves in the Clinch app.
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Who should Oilers fans root for tonight?
The Edmonton Oilers are 8-2-2 (18 pts) through 12 games this season. They sit 2nd in the Pacific Division, 1 point back of the leader. Most recently, they lost to the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 at home on Oct 26. The Vegas Golden Knights (9-4-1) and Seattle Kraken (7-4-1) are the closest Pacific Division comparisons. They're 7-2-1 in their last 10. Next three: home against the Calgary Flames Oct 28, at the New York Islanders Oct 31, and at the New York Rangers Nov 1. Devon Levi leads the crease with 7 starts, the team owns a .879 save percentage, and their team goals-against average is 3.33. Clinch ranks tonight's slate by how much each result moves the Oilers probability, live.
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Recent results and the next puck drops
Next on the ice
These are the next scheduled matchups currently attached to the Oilers race.
- Oct 28hosts Calgary Flames
- Oct 31visits New York Islanders
- Nov 1visits New York Rangers
Who should Oilers fans root for on Oct 28, 2026?
Which results across the league move the Oilers playoff race. Tonight's slate has real swing in it — see how the model reads each result below.
Most helpful results
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Biggest risks
SEA regulation win hurts slightly
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These are direct what-if simulations from a rooting run matched to the latest headline odds, not teams chosen merely because their standings percentages are nearby.