Oilers, Flyers Seek Redemption as 2026 Season Begins
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The Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers are looking to bounce back from disappointing losses as they kick off the 2026 season. The two teams, both in playoff contention, have shown promise this season, but their recent defeats have put a damper on their momentum. Edmonton, the Pacific Division leaders, saw their three-game home winning streak come to an end with a 6-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Wednesday. The Oilers struggled to match the Bruins' intensity, with star Leon Draisaitl acknowledging that they weren't 'hard enough to play against'. The Flyers, meanwhile, are 2-2-0 on a five-game road trip after a 5-1 loss to the Calgary Flames. Despite the setback, Flyers coach Rick Tocchet emphasized the importance of learning from the game and moving forward. The Oilers and Flyers will face each other on Saturday, with both teams looking to get 2026 off to a positive start. Edmonton's Connor McDavid has been on a remarkable 14-game point streak, with 13 goals and 21 assists, while Draisaitl has been dominating against the Flyers, with 10 goals and 15 assists in 18 games. Meanwhile, the Flyers' Travis Konecny has been a bright spot on the team's five-game road trip, with three goals and five points, including a goal in each of his last four games against the Oilers.
