The Rangers vs Oilers matchup takes place Monday, November 9, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, with the puck scheduled to drop at 8 p.m. ET.
The game is the second and final meeting between the teams this season.
Edmonton won the first meeting 4-1 at Madison Square Garden on November 1.
This rematch gives Connor McDavid another opportunity to extend one of the most productive season starts in NHL history, while the Rangers arrive looking for their fourth consecutive victory.
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Rangers Vs Oilers: McDavid chasing another milestone
McDavid enters the game with a point in all 18 of Edmonton’s games this season.
The Oilers captain leads the NHL with 47 points, including 10 goals and 37 assists.
A point against New York would extend his season-opening streak to 19 games.
McDavid could also become only the third player in league history to record at least 50 points in 19 or fewer games, joining Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky.
The Oilers centre is also within reach of another record.
His 37 assists leave him three short of becoming the fastest player in NHL history to reach 40 assists.
Gretzky reached that mark in 22 games during the 1984-85 season.
McDavid’s production has helped Edmonton build a 12-3-3 record through its first 18 games.
He has received major support from Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard, who were key contributors in Edmonton’s earlier win over New York.
Rangers arrive on a three-game run
New York enters the Edmonton game with a 10-7-1 record and three straight wins.
The Rangers are beginning the second game of a four-game Western road trip.
Adam Fox leads New York with 22 points through 18 games, including 20 assists.
One more assist would move him past Brian Leetch for the fastest 20-assist start by a Rangers defenceman in franchise history and tie Jaromir Jagr for the second-most assists before a player’s 20th game of a season.
Andy Bathgate holds the Rangers record with 22 assists before his 20th game, set during the 1961-62 season.
New York’s penalty kill will be an important factor against an Edmonton power play led by McDavid, Draisaitl and Bouchard.
The Rangers have killed 49 of 55 opposition power plays this season, an 89.1 per cent success rate that ranks second in the NHL.
Lineup and injury updates
Rangers rookie defenceman Alberts Smits is week to week with an upper-body injury and will not play.
The 18-year-old has appeared in 17 games this season.
Edmonton forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is expected to return after leaving Saturday’s 4-2 win over Vancouver when a puck struck him in the head.
He is scheduled to wear a protective bubble against New York.
Oilers forward Colton Dach is a game-time decision because of an illness.
Goaltender Devon Levi is projected to start, while Tristan Jarry is expected to serve as the backup as he continues to recover from an illness.
The projected Edmonton lineup places McDavid between Vasily Podkolzin and Draisaitl, with Nugent-Hopkins centring a line featuring Kasperi Kapanen and Zach Hyman.
What to watch at Rogers Place
- McDavid’s streak: The Oilers captain can reach 19 consecutive games with a point to open the season.
- Early pressure: Edmonton scored twice in the opening 6:19 of the November 1 meeting and never surrendered the lead.
- New York’s penalty kill: The Rangers will need to limit Edmonton’s chances with the man advantage.
- Goaltending: Levi is set for another important start as Edmonton manages its goaltending situation.
- Fox’s milestone chase: One assist would move the Rangers defenceman into another piece of franchise history.
The game begins at 8 p.m. ET, or 7 p.m. local time in Edmonton.
It will be broadcast on Sportsnet+, TVA Sports and MSG.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Rangers play the Oilers?
The New York Rangers play the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where is the Rangers vs Oilers game being played?
The game is being played at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
What is Connor McDavid chasing against the Rangers?
McDavid is trying to extend his season-opening point streak to 19 games and reach 50 points in 19 or fewer games.
Who is expected to start in goal for Edmonton?
Devon Levi is projected to start for the Oilers, with Tristan Jarry expected to back him up.
Is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins playing against New York?
Nugent-Hopkins is expected to play after leaving Edmonton’s previous game with an upper-body injury. He is expected to wear a protective bubble.
Fact-Checked: Key game timing, standings, player statistics, injuries and projected lineups were checked against NHL and team information published on November 9, 2026.
Disclaimer: Projected lineups and injury designations can change before warmups or puck drop.