Edmonton Oilers Face Serious Roster Issues After Losing Another
Edmonton Oilers Face Serious Roster Issues. The Edmonton Oilers issued a statement Sunday regarding a medical emergency that briefly interrupted Saturday night’s Battle of Alberta against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place. Just minutes into the game, attention shifted from the ice to the stands behind the Oilers’ bench, where a fan collapsed on the stairs. Sportsnet’s Louie DeBrusk reported that emergency services and team personnel responded immediately. Play was halted for nearly ten minutes, as NHL rules require an ambulance to be on-site during games, delaying the match until a replacement vehicle arrived. Edmonton Oilers Face Serious Roster Issues.
In a statement posted on X, the Oilers provided details on the incident and expressed appreciation for those who assisted. “During last night’s game at Rogers Place, a fan experienced a medical emergency & was attended to by emergency personnel, OEGSE arena & team staff & fans. The game was paused to allow the time & space needed to attend to the fan & prepare them for transport to the hospital.” The team also thanked those involved, saying, “The Edmonton Oilers & OEGSE are grateful to the emergency services personnel, our OEGSE staff & the fans who assisted in attending to this emergency. Our thoughts & prayers are with the fan, their family & loved ones & we wish them a speedy recovery.”
The incident briefly overshadowed the highly anticipated return of Oilers star Leon Draisaitl from injury. However, once play resumed, Draisaitl stole the spotlight by scoring his 50th and 51st goals of the season, securing Edmonton’s thrilling 3–2 overtime victory. With this feat, he joined Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin as the only active players with at least four 50-goal seasons. The win brought the Oilers (42–26–5, 89 points) level with the Los Angeles Kings in the standings before L.A. regained a two-point lead with a win on Sunday. Edmonton Oilers Face Serious Roster Issues.
