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Oilers injury update: Savoie, Andersen, Janmark not close to returning

After the Edmonton Oilers practice on Tuesday, coach Mike Babcock was asked about a few players we haven’t seen yet this season due to injury. Fans were excited to see what Matt Savoie could do in his second full season…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 9:00 PM
Oilers injury update: Savoie, Andersen, Janmark not close to returning
Key Things to Know
  • Edmonton Oilers coach Mike Babcock indicated Matt Savoie, Frederik Andersen, and Mattias Janmark are not close to returning.
  • Babcock stated the team does not expect goaltender Frederik Andersen back for a while yet.
  • Mattias Janmark practiced on defense due to limited numbers but remains sidelined from game action following shoulder surgery.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock provided injury updates following practice on Tuesday, indicating that Matt Savoie, Frederik Andersen, and Mattias Janmark remain far from returning. While Savoie was initially projected in September to miss eight weeks, Babcock had no firm return date. Andersen is also not expected back anytime soon, despite an earlier projection pointing toward December. Janmark took part in practice filling in on defense but does not appear close to entering the lineup as he recovers from shoulder surgery.

In positive roster news, forward Colton Dach returned to a regular line after missing two games due to illness. Defenseman Connor Murphy missed Tuesday's practice session, but Babcock confirmed he is expected to play on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers.

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