Oilers' goaltending and blue line thinned out as Levi heads to IR and Walman sits
Tristan Jarry and Matt Tomkins are covering goal while Levi is out, and Walman's $7 million cap charge stays on the books.
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Devon Levi went on injured reserve October 23, 2026, after a Thursday win over Carolina, and Tristan Jarry and Matt Tomkins have been covering goal since. Tomkins was recalled from Bakersfield under emergency conditions, according to the Oilers' own release.
Levi had been sparkling in net before going down, and he has been the Oilers' main goaltending option, so how long he is out will shape the team's next stretch.
Defenceman Jake Walman is a healthy scratch. He carries an annual cap charge while sitting, and he holds a full no-movement clause through June 15, 2030, which means he cannot be traded without his consent. In nine games he has one assist and a team-worst plus-minus rating.
Colton Dach was not on the ice at morning skate and the club has not confirmed whether he is injured. Alex Formenton was demoted to the fourth line and Max Jones moved up to the third.
The facts
When did Devon Levi go on injured reserve?
Devon Levi went on injured reserve on October 23, 2026, after the Oilers beat Carolina. Tristan Jarry and Matt Tomkins have covered goal for Edmonton since then.
Who is covering goal for the Oilers while Devon Levi is out?
Tristan Jarry and Matt Tomkins are covering goal for the Edmonton Oilers while Devon Levi is out. Tomkins was recalled from Bakersfield under emergency conditions.
