The Oilers FINALLY Have A Starting Goalie: The Connor Ingram Story

The Edmonton Oilers have officially found their man in the crease. On today’s episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis breaks down why Connor Ingram has officially won the starter's net heading into the 2026 NHL Playoffs.

We explore Ingram's incredible resilience, from his 2016 draft day in Tampa to overcoming personal adversity and professional hurdles to lead the Oilers' playoff charge. Then, we shift focus to Zach Hyman’s "sublime" season. Despite a broken wrist and missing 26 games, Hyman is currently scoring at a 45-goal pace we look at the underlying numbers that make him an indispensable piece of this roster.

Finally, we analyze the impact of Connor Murphy on the blue line. While the underlying stats are quiet, the Oilers' penalty kill has surged since his arrival, going 28 for 34 over the last month. 
05:45 Challenges for young NHL goalies

08:55 Ingram's journey and Oilers' goalie issue

13:00 Zach Hyman's impact in Edmonton

17:17 McDavid and Hyman's on-ice chemistry

18:57 Zach Hyman's impact on Oilers

21:23 Connor Murphy's potential role

25:56 Evaluating Nurse and Murphy pairing

28:42 Team improving despite Dry Seidel absence

The Oilers FINALLY Have A Starting Goalie: The Connor Ingram Story

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