Oilers' 2026-27 Schedule Breakdown | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 2m

The Oilers kick off the 2026-27 NHL season early on Sept. 29, marking the first 84-game schedule since 1993-94, and they’ll face the Canucks both opening and closing the season. Their schedule features multiple back-to-back matchups against key rivals like Vancouver, Utah, Seattle, and Winnipeg, plus a grueling late-season stretch against Western foes including Calgary and Chicago — none of which fall on weekends. They’ll host the World Juniors before a December 20 home finale, then enjoy a festive break from Dec. 21-26, followed by a mid-season pause around the All-Star Game. With balanced…