Levi Sidelined for Oilers; Jarry to Start Against Toronto
Edmonton coach Mike Babcock said Devon Levi has an undisclosed injury and will miss Saturday's game against Toronto. Tristan Jarry will start, and the Oilers plan to call up another goalie for backup. Levi had appeared in seven of Edmonton's first 10 games and stopped 27 shots in Thursday's shootout win over Carolina.
Edmonton’s coach said Levi is dealing with an unspecified issue and offered no return date after the goalie sat out Friday’s practice. Jarry will take the net versus Toronto, with the club adding a minor-league netminder as backup; Matt Tomkins, who has appeared in three of Bakersfield’s five games, is the probable choice.
Levi had played seven of Edmonton’s first ten contests, posting a 6-1-0 record, 3.11 goals-against average and .887 save percentage, including 27 stops in Thursday’s 6-5 shootout victory over Carolina. Jarry is 2-0-1 with a 2.97 GAA and .873 save percentage in three starts, his last coming Oct. 17.
The injury may affect Oilers fans and fantasy-hockey participants by changing expectations for Saturday’s matchup and the team’s short-term results. A depleted goaltending and injury list could also influence how supporters discuss roster depth and workload management, while local game-day businesses may see only minor shifts tied to fan confidence. Broader societal impact is likely limited, though high-profile absences can shape public conversation about athlete health and team resilience.