# Edmonton Oilers goaltending performance concerns

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/edmonton-oilers-goaltending-performance-concerns
> Updated: 2026-09-29T10:55:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Leading up to the season, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry faced pressure to recover his form following a shoulder injury and a period of struggling performance. The team's depth was considered uncertain, as intended primary starter Frederik Andersen was expected to be sidelined with a knee injury until late October, potentially leaving unproven prospect Devon Levi as a backup.

During the season opener against the Vancouver Canucks, Jarry struggled significantly, allowing six goals on 23 shots with a .739 save percentage. The Oilers lost the game in overtime. Head coach Mike Babcock described the goaltending performance as ‘ridiculous,’ while Jarry acknowledged the need to make more key saves to impact the game's momentum.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Edmonton Oilers lose season opener following Tristan Jarry's goaltending struggles

Goaltender Tristan Jarry struggled in the Edmonton Oilers' season-opening overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks, allowing six goals on 23 shots.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edmonton-oilers-lose-season-opener-following-tristan-jarrys-goaltending-struggles

### 2026-09-19: Tristan Jarry faces pressure to lead Edmonton Oilers goaltending

Tristan Jarry faces pressure to regain his form as the primary goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers, amid injury concerns for Frederik Andersen and limited experience from backup Devon Levi.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tristan-jarry-faces-pressure-to-lead-edmonton-oilers-goaltending

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