With the Edmonton Oilers’ offseason barely just beginning, thing are already turning over to 2023–24 as the team has now announced their preseason schedule.
Edmonton Oilers preseason games
The team announced the preseason schedule prior to the team heading to Nashville for the 2023 NHL Draft. The schedule includes eight games played against five teams.
The first game against NHL opposition will be on September 24 against the Winnipeg Jets. From there they’ll see games against the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, and Seattle Kraken.
Full preseason schedule
The Oilers will face each team twice, once at home and once on the road. Tickets and broadcast information will be shared at a later date once more details are finalised.
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2023 | vs WPG | 4 p.m. MDT |
| September 25, 2023 | @ WPG | 6 p.m. MDT |
| September 27, 2023 | vs VAN | 7 p.m. MDT |
| September 29, 2023 | @ CGY | 7 p.m. MDT |
| September 30, 2023 | @ VAN | 7 p.m. MDT |
| October 2, 2023 | @ SEA | 8 p.m. MDT |
| October 4, 2023 | vs CGY | 7 p.m. MDT |
| October 6, 2023 | vs SEA | 7 p.m. MDT |
Building on their progress
The Oilers have been in the echelons of “steadily improving” to “outright dominant” under the tutelage of head coach Jay Woodcroft. The talent on the roster is there and after two straight playoff exits to the eventual Stanley Cup winners, the Oilers will look to take 2023–24 and avoid the same fate.
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