Tristan Jarry has been criticized, the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending has reached a new high, and the Pacific division battle just got more intense.
Kris Knoblauch was straightforward after losing 6-5 to Anaheim on Wednesday. He clearly stated that he was unhappy with the goaltending, particularly during the third period.
This kind of statement hits hard in Oil Country, because everyone understands the real issue. It’s about trust and whether the team can handle another spring with unreliable saves.
Jarry gave up five goals on 25 shots, and then Connor Ingram took over in the third period. Despite that, the Oilers still managed to lose the game in the end.
The Oilers had leads of 2-0, 4-2, and 5-4 but let all three slip away. The third period quickly became chaotic.
Here’s the specific moment that upset the fans.
Anaheim scored four times in the third period, three of these goals came so quickly it felt overwhelming. Leo Carlsson made it 4-3 at 1:30, Olen Zellweger tied it up at 2:55, and Beckett Sennecke leveled the score at 5-5 at 6:39.
Sennecke’s goal was the last straw for Jarry, and it’s a moment Knoblauch clearly took to heart. Coaches typically don’t replace a goalie in a close game unless they are really frustrated.
Tristan Jarry puts pressure on the Edmonton Oilers.
Oilers fans are tired of this situation, because the players are doing enough to win, but the goaltending keeps turning victories into stress.
Jarry is 30 years old and was picked by Pittsburgh in the second round of the 2013 draft. He joined the team in December with high expectations. He also has a $5.375 million salary cap hit, so they can’t just hide him on the roster.
Before the Ducks game, he had a save percentage of . 869 in 11 games with the Oilers. This isn’t just a case of “bad luck,” it’s a big warning sign.
The worrying part is how it affects the players on the bench. Defenders start trying too hard to block shots, making the whole team feel anxious.
“I wasn’t happy with the goaltending especially in the third period. It wasn’t his best game,” Knoblauch on Jarry.
— Jason Gregor (@JasonGregor) February 26, 2026
Right now, Edmonton has a record of 28 wins, 23 losses, and 8 overtime losses, and they are on a four-game losing streak. In a division where every point matters a lot, this is really tough.
Thursday’s game in Los Angeles suddenly feels very important, not just because of tactics, but because the team needs a steady performance from the goalie. Just one solid game can really change the team’s mood quickly.
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