Oilers Goaltender Tristan Jarry to Start Season Opener Against Canucks

Jarry gets the start, Samanski gets demoted as Oilers prepare for opener

Tristan Jarry gets the opening night start for Edmonton Oilers, while rookie centre Owen Michaels beats out Josh Samanski for spot on team.

Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry to start season opener against Canucks

Tristan Jarry is getting the opening-night assignment. The Edmonton Oilers goalie will get the start against the Vancouver Canucks in the regular-season opener on Wednesday (10 p.m. ET on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+), head coach Mike Babcock told reporters on Tuesday. Jarry was acquired by the Oilers during last season from the Pittsburgh Penguins. In 19 […]

Oilers’ Babcock explains decision to start Jarry in season opener

Oilers head coach Mike Babcock outlines the reason to start Tristan Jarry in the season and home opener vs. the Canucks, saying he’s rewarding him for all his off-season work and for how he played in the pre-season.