Newly acquired Colton Dach lasted only 1:35 time-on-ice in his third game with the Oilers on Tuesady, exiting with an undisclosed injury. The 23-year-old forward did not play on Thursday and was said to be undergoing further evaluation. He has one assist in three games with Edmonton. Max Jones was recalled from Bakersfield (AHL) in a corresponding move.
Jones will fill the roster spot left vacant by Colton Dach, who was placed on long-term injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. Jones has split time between the NHL and AHL this season, playing eight games with the Oilers and 39 with the Bakersfield Condors. He has one goal and one assist in those eight NHL games.
Emberson exited Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche after only playing 5:35 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 25-year-old forward is averaging 15:49 time-on-ice and has 12 points (2G / 10A) in 60 games with Edmonton this season.
Newly acquired Colton Dach lasted only 1:35 time-on-ice in his third game with the Oilers on Tuesady, exiting with an undisclosed injury. The 23-year-old forward will not play on Thursday and is being further evaluated. He has one assist in three games with Edmonton.
Jarry has struggled in Edmonton's crease, but will hope to build on momentum from a solid relief effort, saving 11 of 12 shots (.917 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche. That said, the 30-year-old Jarry's play has been concerning, allowing four or more goals in five straight starts (1-3-0), posting a dreadful 5.31 GAA and .837 SV%. The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as +113 road underdogs against a red-hot Dallas Stars team that has lost only once in its last 13 games (12-0-1).
Stastny has been sidelined for nearly 10 days, but he will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging 16:09 time-on-ice and has one goal in 31 games with the Oilers.
Tralmaks is an undrafted 27-year-old Latvian forward that has yet to play an NHL game. After spent the previous two seasons playing for the Kladno Knights in the Czech Republic, Tralmaks has spent the 2025-26 season with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), where he has 28 points (18G / 10A) in 49 games.
Andersen has had a largely disappointing 2025-26 season, but recent struggles from Brandon Bussi have given him more opportunities, during which he has shown some encouraging signs. The 36-year-old veteran Andersen is sporting an under-.500 record for the first time in his career (9-11-5), but he has been much more dependable in recent games, posting a 4-1-3 record in his last eight, albeit with an underwhelming 2.59 GAA and .886 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as significant -204 home favourites against a Pittsburgh Penguins team that is 3-3-2 since the Olympic break, while playing without Sidney Crosby (lower body) and, more recently, Evgeni Malkin (suspension).
Andersen has had a largely disappointing 2025-26 season, but recent struggles from Brandon Bussi have given him more opportunities, during which he has shown some encouraging signs. The 36-year-old veteran Andersen is sporting an under-.500 record for the first time in his career (9-11-5), but he has been much more dependable in recent games, posting a 4-1-3 record in his last eight, albeit with an underwhelming 2.59 GAA and .886 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as significant -204 home favourites against a Pittsburgh Penguins team that is 3-3-2 since the Olympic break, while playing without Sidney Crosby (lower body) and, more recently, Evgeni Malkin (suspension).
The Hurricanes could be returning to their typical rotation between the pipes as Frederik Andersen gets the call in Edmonton on Friday. Andersen was tagged with the loss in his last start, allowing two goals on 15 shots in a 2-1 loss in Seattle on Monday. The 13-year-veteran brings an 8-11-5 record and .874 SV% into Friday night's matchup, where the Hurricanes enter action at -120 on the money line.
Samanski made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring two assists in six games with the Oilers, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The undrafted 23-year-old forward has 31 points (8G / 23A) in 44 games with Bakersfield (AHL) this season.
Joseph was unable to secure a regular role with the St. Louis Blues this season and had his contract terminated earlier this week. He has quickly moved on and signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old Joseph averaged 12:41 time-on-ice and had 11 points (2G / 9A) in 39 games with the Blues this season.
The Oilers acquired Dach and forward Jason Dickinson in exchange for forward Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional 2027 first-round draft pick earlier this week. A second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Dach made his NHL debut in 2025, registering five goals and 11 assists across 78 games with the Blackhawks. He is expected to make his team debut on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Oilers acquired Dickinson and forward Colton Dach in exchange for forward Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional 2027 first-round draft pick earlier this week. In Dickinson, the Oilers are gaining an excellent two-way forward who should excel in a shutdown role and finally fill Edmonton's third-line-centre void. A former first-round pick way back in 2013, Dickinson has spent the last four seasons with the Blackhawks, developing into one of the league's more underrated defensive forwards. The Georgetown, Ontario native won't need to worry about obtaining a work visa and will make his Oilers debut on Friday when they host the Hurricanes.
Edmonton, one of the NHL's worst defensive teams (3.38 GA/GP), acquired Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday to help them shore up their blueline. In 60 games with Chicago this season, the 32-year-old Murphy averaged 16:34 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (4G / 9A), 62 hits, and 87 blocks. He will make his team debut on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Jarry has not played since allowing five goals on 25 shots (.800 SV%) on February 25th in a 6-5 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The 30-year-old Jarry has been shaky in an Oilers jersey, allowing four or more goals in five of his last six appearances (2-3-0), posting a dreadful 5.47 GAA and .823 SV%. The Oilers enter Friday's contest as +104 home underdogs against the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes, who have scored five or more goals in three of their last four games (3-1-0).
