If the following players who have really played well lately can continue to stand out for Edmonton in the playoffs, it will help them go a long way and ultimately make them a tough out no matter the opponent.<\/p>\n
Tristan Jarry<\/p>\n
It appears a turnaround may be on the horizon for Tristan Jarry<\/a>, and it\u2019s coming at the perfect time<\/a>. Despite a slow start to his Oilers tenure, he\u2019s had two quality starts over the past couple weeks. He allowed just three goals and picked up two wins<\/a>, with one coming against a potential playoff opponent in the Utah Mammoth. The goals that have gotten past haven\u2019t really been his fault either, whether they were chance deflections or lucky bounces. It also helps the defence is gaining confidence playing in front of him.<\/p>\n If Jarry can continue to produce quality starts and make the routine saves he has made, the Oilers will have themselves a rather strong duo for the playoffs. We know Connor Ingram can be a good goalie for this team and has been while Jarry got his game back, so having a tandem that is firing on all cylinders heading into the first playoff series would be a dream for head coach Kris Knoblauch.<\/p>\n Matt Savoie<\/p>\n Matt Savoie<\/a> is a young guy who may have taken a bit to get going in his rookie season; however, he is coming on stronger than ever in the second half of 2025-26. He\u2019s been playing primarily on Connor McDavid\u2019s wing and has shone bright. His speed and puck skills are a perfect complement to McDavid\u2019s wide arsenal of abilities. He has 13 points in 19 games<\/a> since the Olympic break and seems to be getting better with each game he plays.<\/p>\n Savoie is a great puck possession player and is constantly first on the puck when the Oilers are on offence. Those are huge qualities to have in a close playoff game and are things that will ultimately make him a weapon for Edmonton in the coming weeks. His ice time should see an increase even more.<\/p>\n Trent Frederic<\/p>\n Though he\u2019s just returning from an injury, Trent Frederic<\/a> has quietly stepped up for the team since the Olympic break. He\u2019s always been a guy who played bottom-six minutes and played aggressively, but now he\u2019s doing that and more. He has two goals and an assist since the break, contributing on offence and as a heavy hitter on the wall. Frederic ranks second behind Vasily Podkolzin<\/a> in hits among Oilers players. He rarely gives the puck away and crashes the net about as hard as anyone on the ice.<\/p>\n Frederic has seen his fair share of criticism early in the season as he adjusted to a new environment and solidified his role. He\u2019s quieted the noise and become important to the team\u2019s depth. Good board play and shutting down the opposing team\u2019s scoring is huge in the playoffs, and if Frederic can keep it up, he\u2019ll see plenty of ice time this spring.<\/p>\n Connor Murphy<\/p>\n One of the new guys on the block has been huge for the Oilers and could be even more important in a playoff run. Connor Murphy<\/a> was brought in to steady the blue line and slow down the opponent\u2019s scoring, and he\u2019s done just that so far. He\u2019s also been a great player to pair with Darnell Nurse as they seem to play well off each other and keep play to the outside. They have a stellar 6.4 expected goals against together<\/a> since his arrival.<\/p>\n Murphy is a magnet for the puck in the defensive zone, blocking at least one shot in every game<\/a> since the trade. He\u2019s also been a decent scorer, putting up three points in 15 contests as an Oiler. His continued defensive play will be massive for the team\u2019s success and also for him as he moves toward free agency.<\/p>\n Guys like Podkolzin and Max Jones are another couple guys who I would\u2019ve liked to include in the list because they\u2019ve been so instrumental to the team\u2019s winning lately. Obviously, the Oilers will need everyone to take it to another level to go far this postseason.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a>![\"Trent](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Trent-Frederic-Oilers-1200x800.jpg\")
Edmonton Oilers center Trent Frederic looks to pass the puck against San Jose Sharks defenseman John Klingberg (Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images)<\/p>\n![\"SUBSCRIBE](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Oilers_Banner-1200x122.jpg\")
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