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NJD· Tue Nov 3Game preview →2026-27 season
- GP
- 6
- G
- 0
- A
- 1
- PTS
- 1
- +/-
- +1
- PPP
- 0
- SOG
- 0
- TOI/G
- 7:44
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | HIT | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | vs UTA | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:54 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 13 | @LAK | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:24 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct 10 | @SJS | W 3-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 6:18 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 7 | @ANA | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:48 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 3 | vs SEA | W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:18 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 1 | @VAN | W 9-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:42 | 0 | 0 |
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| Apr 16 | vs VAN | W 6-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 1 | 14:24 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 13 | vs COL | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:06 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr 11 | @LAK | L 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:06 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 8 | @SJS | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 11:18 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 4 | vs VGK | L 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 | 10:42 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr 2 | vs CHI | W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 10:12 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 31 | vs SEA | W 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 9:48 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 28 | vs ANA | W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 11:18 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar 26 | @VGK | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 13:30 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 24 | @UTA | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:42 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 21 | vs TBL | L 2-5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 10:06 | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 19 | vs FLA | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:54 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 17 | vs SJS | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:54 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 15 | vs NSH | W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 13 | @STL | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 9:54 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar 12 | @DAL | L 2-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:54 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 10 | @COL | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:12 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 8 | @VGK | W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 7:42 | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 3 | vs OTT | W 5-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:06 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 4 | @CGY | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 9:24 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 3 | vs TOR | L 2-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9:54 | 0 | 2 |
| Jan 31 | vs MIN | L 3-7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 11:36 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 29 | vs SJS | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 8:12 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 26 | vs ANA | W 7-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 0 | 7:42 | 0 | 0 |
Latest news
Samanski was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Samanski has an assist, eight PIM, two hits and four blocks in six outings with Edmonton in 2026-27. His reassignment corresponds with Colton Dach (undisclosed) being activated off injured reserve.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 17
Samanski was recalled under emergency conditions by the Oilers on Thursday.
With Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) shifting to injured reserve, the Oilers had just 12 healthy forwards on their active roster, giving Samanski the opportunity to return to the big leagues. He just missed out on the team's Opening Night roster, as the Oilers opted to go with Owen Michaels for the fourth-line center role. The 24-year-old Samanski appeared in 24 regular-season games with the Oilers in 2025-26, where he posted two goals, four points, nine shots on net, 27 hits and 14 blocked shots. He'll likely be a rotational forward on the team's fourth line for as long as Nugent-Hopkins remains shelved.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 1
Samanski was loaned to AHL Bakersfield on Monday.
Samanski was slated to compete for a checking-line center role during training camp, but he'll be left off the Opening Night roster while Owen Michaels remains with the NHL club ahead of the regular season. Samanski made 24 regular-season appearances with the Oilers last year, recording two goals, two assists, 27 hits, 14 blocked shots and six PIM while averaging 10:33 of ice time.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 28
Samanski is expected to compete for a checking-line center role during training camp, Derek Van Diest of NHL.com reports Sunday.
Samanski flashed his skills as a reliable two-way forward last campaign. He contributed two goals, four points, nine shots on net, 14 blocked shots and 27 hits over 24 regular-season appearances with the Oilers in 2025-26. Samanski should get a long look at training camp, as Mattias Janmark (undisclosed) continues to recover from surgery. Janmark underwent the procedure in March, and it remains unclear when he will be ready to return.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 13
Samanski scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks in Game 2.
Samanski was inserted into the lineup, along with Curtis Lazar, to account for the absences of Adam Henrique (lower body) and Jason Dickinson (undisclosed). The 24-year-old Samanski was able to cash in a goal in his playoff debut, though it's unlikely he'll be a major factor on offense the rest of the way. He had four points, nine shots on net, 27 hits and 14 blocked shots over 24 regular-season outings.
RotoWire via ESPN · Apr 23
Samanski scored a goal on one shot, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Canucks.
Samanski took a shot that pinballed in off a Canucks defenseman for the opening goal just 1:58 into the game. The 24-year-old forward has gotten lucky bounces for both of his NHL goals so far. He added two assists, nine shots on net, 27 hits, 14 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 24 appearances in the regular season. If Leon Draisaitl (lower body) or Jason Dickinson (leg) remain out for the start of the playoffs, Samanski should keep his place in the lineup.
RotoWire via ESPN · Apr 17