Oilers' Top Preseason Performers: Jarry, Shea, McDavid
Edmonton completed its 2026 preseason with a 4-0 record after beating Calgary 4-1. The Oilers outscored opponents 13-5 across four games. The article highlights Tristan Jarry, Ryan Shea, and Connor McDavid as standout performers.
Edmonton closed its 2026 exhibition schedule unbeaten, topping Calgary 4-1 at Rogers Place on Sept. 26 and outscoring foes 13-5 over four games. It was the club’s first perfect NHL preseason. Tristan Jarry, obtained from Pittsburgh in December 2025, won both starts, stopping 40 of 42 shots for a 1.23 goals-against average and .952 save rate.
Ryan Shea, signed to a five-year, $20 million deal, scored in each of his two appearances and added two assists versus Winnipeg, finishing plus-five. Connor McDavid recorded a goal and assist in both games, including the winner against Calgary. Frederik Andersen’s injury and Devon Levi’s strong play also shape Edmonton’s early netminding picture.
The Oilers’ unbeaten preseason and standout showings may lift fan optimism in Edmonton, influencing ticket demand, merchandise interest, and local game-day spending. Jarry’s rebound could affect how supporters and media discuss the team’s goaltending stability, while Shea’s early fit and McDavid’s form may shape expectations for the regular season. These are small-sample exhibitions, so any social or economic effects could remain modest and short-lived unless performance carries into meaningful games.