Oilers Blank Islanders 4-0 as Jarry Records Second Straight Shutout on Oct. 31

Tristan Jarry posted his second straight shutout with 18 saves as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the New York Islanders 4-0 at UBS Arena on October 31, 2026.

Scoring Summary

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice, opening the scoring at 11:18 of the second period off a hard forecheck and turnover by Kasperi Kapanen and adding a power‑play goal in the third period.

Connor McDavid extended his NHL‑record season‑opening assist streak to 14 games by setting up Nugent‑Hopkins’ second goal.

Leon Draisaitl recorded two assists, one of which led to Vasily Podkolzin scoring.

Jason Dickinson scored into an empty net to seal the victory.

Islanders’ Situation

Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin made 20 saves.

Forward Emil Heineman was ejected less than 2½ minutes into the game for a knee‑on‑knee hit that injured Oilers forward Isaac Howard, who left the ice and did not return.

Defenceman Matthew Schaefer received two minor penalties, and the Islanders were without defenseman Ryan Pulock, who was seeing a doctor for an upper‑body issue.

Team Context

The win moved the Oilers to a 6‑0‑0 road record and improved their overall record to 10 wins in their first 14 games of the season, the first under head coach Mike Babcock.