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NJD· Tue Nov 3Game preview →2026-27 season
- GP
- 13
- G
- 1
- A
- 2
- PTS
- 3
- +/-
- 0
- PPP
- 1
- SOG
- 12
- TOI/G
- 8:54
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | HIT | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | @NYI | W 4-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:30 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 28 | vs CGY | W 4-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:18 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 26 | vs DET | L 3-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8:42 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 22 | vs CAR | W 6-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:06 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 20 | vs MIN | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:42 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 17 | @UTA | W 6-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 10:36 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 15 | vs UTA | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:24 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 13 | @LAK | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:48 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 10 | @SJS | W 3-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 9:00 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 7 | @ANA | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:06 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 3 | vs SEA | W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:24 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 1 | @VAN | W 9-7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11:00 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 29 | vs VAN | L 5-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:06 | 0 | 0 |
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| Apr 13 | vs COL | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:54 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 24 | vs WSH | W 6-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 9:12 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 22 | vs PIT | L 2-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:48 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 20 | vs NJD | L 1-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 12:48 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 18 | vs STL | W 5-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:48 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 17 | @VAN | W 6-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 13:24 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 15 | vs NYI | L 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:06 | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 13 | @NSH | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 6:12 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 10 | vs LAK | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 10:24 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 8 | @WPG | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 4 | 12:24 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 6 | vs NSH | W 6-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:36 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 3 | vs PHI | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 11:54 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 12 | @PHI | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:36 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 10 | vs CBJ | W 5-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:54 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov 8 | vs COL | L 1-9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 11:30 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 4 | @DAL | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:12 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 3 | @STL | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:00 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 1 | vs CHI | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:54 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 30 | vs NYR | L 3-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9:36 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 28 | vs UTA | W 6-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 9:18 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 26 | @VAN | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 8:18 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | @SEA | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 10:48 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | vs MTL | W 6-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:54 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 21 | @OTT | W 3-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 10:42 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 19 | @DET | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 12:00 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 16 | @NYI | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:18 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 14 | @NYR | W 2-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:30 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 11 | vs VAN | W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:18 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 8 | vs CGY | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:42 | 0 | 0 |
Latest news
Howard (knee) won't play against the Rangers on Sunday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.
Howard exited Saturday's 4-0 win over the Islanders after taking a knee-on-knee hit from Emil Heineman. Head coach Mike Babcock is optimistic that Howard's injury isn't serious, but it's unclear when the 22-year-old forward will be ready to return. Howard has one goal and two assists in 13 appearances this season.
RotoWire via ESPN · 3d ago
Howard sustained a lower-body injury and won't return to Saturday's game against the Islanders, per Mark Spector of Sportsnet.
Howard sustained the injury due to a knee-on-knee hit from Emil Heineman, according to Janson Duench of The Athletic. The 22-year-old Howard entered Saturday's action with a goal and three points in 12 appearances in 2026-27. If he can't play Sunday versus the Rangers, then Filip Hallander might draw back into the lineup.
RotoWire via ESPN · 3d ago
Howard scored a power-play goal in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Red Wings.
The Oilers' second unit made a rare impact on the power play, with Howard cashing in his first goal of the season. The 22-year-old winger has had a tough start with two assists, 10 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating over 11 contests to start the year. He's averaging just 9:31 of ice time, and it's possible the Oilers will eventually send him to AHL Bakersfield to get more minutes under his belt rather than keeping him on the fourth line in the NHL.
RotoWire via ESPN · 7d ago
Howard scored a goal on seven shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 2-1 preseason win over the Canucks.
Howard played well as arguably the best skater on the Oilers' roster in this road preseason contest. The 22-year-old's performance should improve his chances of breaking camp in Edmonton rather than Bakersfield. What kind of role awaits him with the Oilers is to be determined, but he would be best suited by playing at least in a middle-six capacity to begin 2026-27.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 25
Howard told reporters Friday he wants to show growth and development heading into his second professional season.
Howard spent most of 2025-26 in the AHL with Bakersfield, though he managed five points in 29 NHL regular-season games for the Oilers. The 22-year-old said, "I think there's a lot of great lessons I took from it to help me grow as a player & come back ready for this camp." Howard will have to earn his spot for 2026-27, but if he sticks in the NHL, he eventually could find his way into a top-six role.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 12
Howard was returned to AHL Bakersfield on Thursday.
Howard played one game during his recent call up, and was held off the scoresheet. He had two goals, three assists, 36 shots on goal and seven hits over 29 regular-season games in 2025-26. He has 22 goals and 25 assists in 45 AHL games this season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Apr 16