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Devon Levi may have won himself the starter’s job in latest win

The goaltending is still an area of concern, but Devon Levi saw and pounced on an opportunity to secure a win on Saturday night.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 5:09 AM
Devon Levi may have won himself the starter’s job in latest win
Key Things to Know
  • Noah Guttman argues Devon Levi may have secured Edmonton's starting goaltender role after defeating the Seattle Kraken.
  • The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Saturday night to improve to 2-0-1.
  • Devon Levi stopped 19 of 20 shots faced, finishing the game with a .950 save percentage.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Noah Guttman of Oil On Whyte argues that goaltender Devon Levi may have secured the starting job for the Edmonton Oilers following a strong performance against the Seattle Kraken. Levi stopped 19 of 20 shots to record a .950 save percentage in Edmonton's 3-1 victory on Saturday night, bouncing back from a difficult previous outing against Vancouver.

Guttman notes that while Levi shares netminding duties with Tristan Jarry, his performance has earned him the early upper hand. The analysis also highlights Owen Michaels scoring for the second consecutive game, supported by Alex Formenton and Mathieu Joseph, alongside ongoing concerns regarding Edmonton's struggling power play efficiency.

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