The Dallas Stars expect to be without their starting goalie Jake Oettinger for a rematch with the Edmonton Oilers at American Airlines Center Tuesday night, but it’s for good reason. Stars coach Glen Gulutzan announced after practice Monday that Oettinger was not with the team today because his wife Kennedi gave birth to their first child.

The Edmonton Oilers finished a three-game homestead and had a strong week in the process. Starting week #4, the Oilers found themselves at home in Rogers Place, playing against one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now,

Edmonton Oilers (6-4-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (3-7-2, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers visit the St. Louis Blues after the Oilers took down the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime.

The Edmonton Oilers wrap up back-to-back games at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday afternoon against the Detroit Red Wings. You can watch the game on Sportsnet at 1:00 p.m. MDT or listen live on the Oilers Radio Network, including 880 CHED.

Edmonton Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels came out with a good stat yesterday. With a 4–0–2 record through six home games, it’s the longest home points streak to open a season for the Oilers since 2000–01.

The Oilers have used 27 different trios to begin their 10 games, a jaw-dropping total without even considering how often they’ve altered lines within specific contests as well. The start of the season was always going to be about exploration, but Knoblauch has taken that idea to the extreme.

Connor McDavid tallies twice, Leon Draisaitl has two points & Evan Bouchard records three helpers as the Oilers score five in the second period on Tuesday to defeat the Mammoth 6-3 at Rogers Place

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Evan Bouchard scored 2:43 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday night. Leon Draisaitl had a goal and an assist, Jack Roslovic also scored and Connor McDavid had three assists for the Oilers, who have won two of their last three games. Stuart Skinner finished with 27 saves.

The Oilers are 6-4-3 this season and are averaging 3.15 goals per game, with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the offense. McDavid leads the team with 17 points, and Draisaitl has 9 goals. Their power play ranks first in the league at 33.3%.