Starting goalie confirmed as Edmonton Oilers unveil a string of surprising roster moves

Jan 26, 2026 (12:14)

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Josh Samanski debuts for the Edmonton Oilers, Tristan Jarry starts, and Andrew Mangiapane watches versus Anaheim.

Monday at Rogers Place has Edmonton at 26-19-8 and the Ducks at 28-21-3.

Samanski, 23, is an undrafted German centre on a $975,000 cap hit.

He earned the call with 7-20-27 in 36 games for Bakersfield.

The card also has Kasperi Kapanen returning, and that pushes Mangiapane to the press box.

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Anaheim arrives flying, riding a seven-game win streak and a ton of neutral-zone speed.

That pace tests Edmonton's exits, especially the third pair, where one rim becomes a long shift.

Mangiapane's season sits at 5-6-11 in 40 games, so the leash is short.

With his $3.6 million cap hit, a scratch feels like a warning, not a rest.

Jarry gets the crease again, carrying a 14-5-2 record and a 2.78 goals-against.

Oilers fans want accountability, and lineup nights like this always crank up the nerves.

Across the rink, Ville Husso is the likely starter, and he's 5-4-1 with a 3.33 GAA.

Evan Bouchard just popped for six points Saturday, so Anaheim will shade bodies toward his middle seams.

Edmonton's man advantage is humming at 31.8%, so win draws and get set fast.

Samanski's first shift should be simple, chip it behind the Ducks' D and hunt.

For him, tonight is details: middle-lane support, clean changes, and no panic clears.

If Kapanen's legs are there, he can tilt a third line by pressuring exits and drawing penalties.

Get ready for a 6:45 puck drop in Edmonton.

This feels like a small lineup night that can swing a week, especially if Jarry settles early.

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