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IHM NHL Recap banner for Devils vs Oilers, 4 November 2026

Devils edge Oilers in shootout after Hughes double

By IceHockeyMan Editorial Team | Published:

Match date: 4 November 2026.

Final score: Devils 4, Oilers 3.

The Devils defeated the Oilers 4-3 in a shootout on 4 November, after J. Hughes’ two-goal second period had helped build a 3-1 lead that Edmonton steadily erased. A three-goal shootout settled a game that had moved from a Devils surge to an Oilers recovery, before J. Bratt and A. Gritsyuk supplied the finishing touches.

Game Story

E. Bouchard gave Edmonton the only goal of a measured first period at 8:29, converting with M. Ekholm and R. Nugent-Hopkins credited with the assists. The Oilers carried that one-goal edge into the first interval.

The match changed sharply in the second. C. Brown tied it at 7:42, eight seconds after an Oilers penalty, with J. Hughes and L. Hughes assisting. The Devils then took control through J. Hughes. He put the home side ahead at 14:50, assisted by D. Hamilton and J. Bratt, before striking again at 15:35 from C. Brown and N. Hischier. In 45 seconds, the Devils had moved from level terms to a 3-1 advantage.

Edmonton found a response before the interval. R. Nugent-Hopkins cut the deficit at 18:16, with E. Bouchard and K. Kapanen providing the assists. The Oilers then completed the recovery one minute into the third period when L. Draisaitl scored from K. Kapanen and C. McDavid.

Neither side found another goal through the remainder of regulation or the five-minute overtime, despite the Devils holding a 34-21 advantage in shots. The decision went to the shootout. C. McDavid scored for Edmonton, but J. Bratt and A. Gritsyuk converted for the Devils to seal the home victory.

Turning Point

The shootout was the decisive sequence. C. McDavid put Edmonton on the board, but J. Bratt answered for the Devils and A. Gritsyuk then delivered the conversion that secured the 4-3 result. It came after the Oilers had already done the difficult work of wiping out a two-goal second-period deficit.

Standout Performers

J. Hughes was the most productive skater in regulation, recording two goals and an assist. His two strikes in 45 seconds turned a 1-1 game into a 3-1 Devils lead, and he also assisted C. Brown’s equaliser. C. Brown supported that burst with a goal and an assist.

For Edmonton, R. Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and an assist, while E. Bouchard matched him with a goal and an assist. K. Kapanen contributed two assists, including one on the third-period equaliser. T. Jarry kept the Oilers in contention with 31 saves on 34 shots, while C. Hellebuyck made 18 saves for the Devils.

Tactical Observations

The Devils created the greater volume of chances, outshooting Edmonton 34-21, and their second-period scoring burst gave them room to play with. Two Devils goals arrived shortly after Oilers penalties, turning a close contest into one in which Edmonton had to chase.

Edmonton’s answer was built on timing rather than shot volume. The goal before the second intermission reduced the immediate damage, and Draisaitl’s finish 1:00 into the third removed the Devils’ margin altogether. From there, the game became an exercise in protecting a single point in regulation and then handling the isolated pressure of the shootout.

Coach Mark Comment

There is a peculiar test in a game like this for a netminder. C. Hellebuyck faced 21 shots over 65 minutes, fewer than T. Jarry’s 34, but still had to reset completely once the game became a shootout. The work changes from reading a live rush or a rebound to dealing with one player, one puck and no help around the crease. After Edmonton had pulled 3-1 back to level, that is a hard way for a goalie to be asked to finish a night. The Devils got the two conversions they needed in front of him, and that made the difference.

What It Means

The Devils took the result despite allowing their two-goal second-period lead to disappear, with J. Hughes’ three-point night and the successful shootout attempts from J. Bratt and A. Gritsyuk separating the sides. Edmonton, meanwhile, showed it could recover from the Devils’ rapid middle-period surge but could not complete the turnaround.

What Comes Next

The immediate question for the Devils is how to carry the force of that second-period spell into a full 60 minutes. For Edmonton, the recovery from 3-1 down offers something to build on, while the shootout remains the final detail that denied them the win.

Enably ends Green Devils tie after Zetterberg tribute

By IceHockeyMan Editorial Team | Published:

Story Summary

Enably has ended its co-operation with the Björklöven supporters’ association Green Devils after supporters sang and chanted during a tribute ceremony for Henrik Zetterberg. The company had usually made its premises available to the group, but co-owner Ulf Söderlund said the behaviour was incompatible with Enably’s values on respect.

The incident drew criticism from former player Staffan Kronwall and from Björklöven coach Magnus Bogren. Bogren said supporters should back their team during games but remain quiet and show respect during tribute ceremonies.

Key Facts

  • Enably has ended its arrangement to make its premises available to the Green Devils supporters’ association.
  • The decision followed chanting and singing by visiting Björklöven supporters during Henrik Zetterberg’s tribute ceremony.
  • Enably co-owner Ulf Söderlund said the conduct was incompatible with the company’s values on respect.
  • Björklöven coach Magnus Bogren said tribute ceremonies should be met with silence and respect.
  • Staffan Kronwall publicly condemned the supporters who sang during Zetterberg’s speech.
  • Söderlund said he had previously seen Björklöven supporters behave close to the boundary of acceptable conduct, including abuse directed at a mother and daughter wearing an unspecified team shirt.

IHM Discussion

This is a consequence beyond the rink for a supporters’ group. Enably’s decision is not a sporting sanction, but it removes a practical arrangement that Green Devils had used and places the focus on standards of conduct around major hockey occasions.

Bogren’s response matters because he criticised his own club’s travelling support rather than treating the episode as ordinary partisan behaviour. His distinction was clear: vocal backing belongs in the competitive setting, while a ceremony honouring an individual demands a different level of restraint.

Why It Matters

Tribute ceremonies are among the moments when club rivalries are expected to give way to shared respect for the game and its figures.

For Björklöven, the episode has also created an uncomfortable public issue after the coach’s criticism of the group. The central point is not whether supporters should be passionate, but how that passion is expressed during an occasion intended to honour Henrik Zetterberg.

Mini Q&A

Why has Enably ended its co-operation with Green Devils?

Enably said the singing and chanting during Henrik Zetterberg’s tribute ceremony conflicted with its values on respect.

What did Magnus Bogren say about the incident?

The Björklöven coach said fans should support their team during games but be quiet and respectful during tribute ceremonies.

What changes immediately for Green Devils?

The supporters’ association can no longer use Enably’s premises and must find another place.

Coach Mark Comment

Supporters can provide energy and identity, but players and coaches also understand the importance of reading the occasion. A tribute ceremony is not a tactical contest between fanbases; it is a pause in the sporting rivalry. Bogren’s comments set a straightforward behavioural standard for his own support: make noise for the team in play, then allow an honouring moment to stand on its own.

What Comes Next

Green Devils will need to find another place to use after Enably’s decision to end the arrangement. The immediate question is whether the supporters’ association addresses the criticism surrounding the tribute ceremony.

IHM Final View

The key development is Enably’s decision to sever its practical link with Green Devils. The company has framed that choice around respect, while Björklöven’s coach has made clear that support for the team should not override the basic etiquette of a tribute ceremony.