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Connor McDavid has 47 points in 18 games, but the biggest DFS question in Monday’s New York Rangers–Edmonton Oilers matchup is who will be facing him in New York’s net. Igor Shesterkin is out for the season, Joonas Korpisalo just returned, and Dylan Garand has shouldered an unusually heavy workload. That uncertainty matters when Edmonton’s first line puts McDavid beside Leon Draisaitl.
In managing NHLTradeRumor.com’s hockey pools and playing dynasty leagues, I’ve learned to separate name recognition from repeatable deployment. For November 9, my starting point is Edmonton’s McDavid–Draisaitl–Evan Bouchard power-play connection; my leverage comes from the Rangers’ Adam Fox and Alexis Lafrenière. But Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ late injury adds a lineup variable that should change how we build stacks.
New York Rangers vs. Edmonton Oilers: Game Time, Venue and How to Watch
- Date / puck drop: Monday, November 9, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. MT.
- Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta.
- Canada: Sportsnet+ (English streaming); TVA Sports (French television). Check your subscription and provider.
- United States: MSG Networks in the Rangers market; MSG streaming through DAZN where eligible. NHL Power Play on ESPN’s streaming service outside local markets, subject to blackout rules.
- Previous meeting: Edmonton defeated New York 4–1 on November 1. This is their second meeting of 2026–27.
Broadcast confirmation: NHL schedule and Sportsnet’s Oilers schedule.
Rangers vs. Oilers Injury Report: November 9 Fantasy Implications
These are the latest reported designations available November 8, not a game-day activation list. Zach Hyman returned November 7 and Joonas Korpisalo played November 7, so neither should be treated as still injured. Monitor the official warmup and scratches.
| Team | Player | Reported status | DFS impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Day-to-day · head | Do not lock until cleared; PP1 replacement creates value. |
| EDM | Isaac Howard | Out · knee | Bottom-six depth reduced. |
| EDM | Matthew Savoie | Out · lower body | Limits forward rotation. |
| EDM | Mattias Janmark | Out · undisclosed | Depth and penalty-kill absence. |
| EDM | Frederik Andersen | Out · knee | Goalie choices center on Jarry / Levi. |
| EDM | Alec Regula | Out · undisclosed | Defensive depth. |
| EDM | Colton Dach | Day-to-day · illness | Check fourth-line availability. |
| NYR | Igor Shesterkin | Out for season · lower body | Changes New York’s goaltending ceiling. |
| NYR | Sean Durzi | Out · lower body / undisclosed reporting | Fox and replacement defenders take more responsibility. |
| NYR | Joseph Veleno | Out · lower body | Center depth reduced. |
| NYR | Adam Sykora | Out · lower body | Depth availability. |
| NYR | Aidan Thompson | Out · undisclosed | Depth availability. |
| NYR | Alberts Smits | Day-to-day · upper body | Watch final third-pair deployment. |
Injury sources: NHL injury update on Nugent-Hopkins; CBS Sports game injury report. Specific return dates are not guarantees.
Rangers vs. Oilers Betting Odds: Moneyline, Puck Line and Total
The listed market makes Edmonton a favourite, but a 6.5 total does not guarantee a high-scoring contest. DFS decisions should also reflect how shots, assists, power-play points and saves are scored on your platform.
| Market | Rangers / Over | Oilers / Under |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | NYR +128 | EDM −154 |
| Puck line | NYR +1.5 (−188) | EDM −1.5 (+152) |
| Total goals | Over 6.5 (−115) | Under 6.5 (−105) |
Odds reference: November 8 sportsbook comparison. Lines and availability vary by book and jurisdiction; recheck before publication or play.
Rangers vs. Oilers DFS Strategy: McDavid’s Streak Meets New York’s Goalie Uncertainty
Edmonton scored four times against Vancouver on Saturday, with three McDavid assists and two Draisaitl goals. McDavid now owns 10 goals, 37 assists and 47 points in 18 games; Draisaitl has 16 goals and 34 points. Bouchard adds 10 goals and 31 points from the blue line. Those are three separate paths to DFS points: McDavid’s creation, Draisaitl’s shooting and Bouchard’s point production from defense.
New York comes in on a three-game winning streak after Saturday’s 4–3 victory in Seattle. The Rangers’ counter is not merely hoping Edmonton takes penalties. Adam Fox leads New York with 22 points and runs its projected first power-play unit; Alexis Lafrenière has 18 points; and Mika Zibanejad picked up two assists against Seattle. Fox’s puck movement is an appealing way to capture Rangers scoring without taking on an entire underdog forward stack.
Projected Top Lines and Power Plays: Who Is Actually Skating Together?
Edmonton Oilers · latest available combinations
Line 1: Vasily Podkolzin — Connor McDavid — Leon Draisaitl
Line 2 (Nov. 7): Kasperi Kapanen — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Zach Hyman
Top defense pair: Mattias Ekholm — Evan Bouchard
Projected PP1 core: McDavid, Draisaitl, Bouchard and Hyman; Nugent-Hopkins if healthy, with Kapanen among possible alternatives.
New York Rangers · latest available combinations
Line 1: Pavel Dorofeyev — Mika Zibanejad — Alexis Lafrenière
Line 2: Tye Kartye — J.T. Miller — Gabe Perreault
Top defense pair: Vladislav Gavrikov — Adam Fox
Projected PP1: Lafrenière, Perreault, Dorofeyev, Zibanejad and Fox.
The important distinction: these are recent/projected combinations, not confirmed November 9 lines. If Nugent-Hopkins sits, I would focus on whichever replacement receives his first-unit power-play time rather than automatically promoting every Edmonton second-line forward.
Lineup references: NHL Rangers November 7 projection and NHL Oilers November 7 projection; projected PP deployment.
Where My DFS Salary and Ownership Edge Comes From
I expect McDavid to be one of the most expensive and popular plays on the three-game slate. In cash builds, I still prefer the floor of his high-minute, first-line, PP1 deployment. In tournaments, McDavid–Draisaitl–Bouchard is a correlated ceiling stack, but committing three premium slots means the rest of the lineup needs genuine low-cost minutes. Podkolzin offers even-strength exposure to the stars; he is not a like-for-like substitute for Bouchard’s first-unit power-play role.
The other side offers a different construction. Fox plus Lafrenière gives exposure to New York’s puck movement and finishing, while a full Zibanejad–Lafrenière–Dorofeyev stack becomes more attractive if Edmonton confirms a goalie with weaker recent form. In a dynasty league, I value Gabe Perreault’s role growth; for one-night DFS, I still need his actual PP1 assignment and salary to justify the gamble.
For additional team context, visit our Edmonton Oilers news and roster hub and New York Rangers hub. Our November 1 Oilers–Rangers fantasy preview shows how the matchup has changed in just eight days.
Rangers vs. Oilers Start ‘Em and Sit ‘Em: Best Fantasy Hockey Picks
Start ‘Em: The Players I Want in My DFS Lineup
- Connor McDavid, C, Edmonton — premium anchor. His 47 points through 18 games and consistent 23-plus minutes give him multiple routes to scoring. I would not fade him purely because his salary is high; instead, decide whether your lineup can support the spend without using zero-minute punts.
- Evan Bouchard, D, Edmonton — premier defenseman target. His 31 points, 10 goals and first-unit role create both shot and assist opportunities. Pairing him with McDavid captures the same passing sequence and power-play upside, so the two are positively correlated rather than independent bets.
- Adam Fox, D, New York — excellent Rangers run-back. New York’s team leader at 22 points is central to zone entries and PP1 distribution. He can produce assists even if Edmonton wins, making him my favourite Rangers piece when I don’t want to stack three forwards.
- Alexis Lafrenière, LW/RW, New York — tournament upside. Nine goals and nine assists through 18 games, top-line involvement and PP1 projection give him a legitimate ceiling. He’s more appealing if his salary trails the slate’s elite forwards; verify site-specific position eligibility.
Sit ‘Em or Use Caution: The DFS Traps
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C/LW, Edmonton — wait for clearance. He left November 7 after a puck struck his head. Until he is confirmed active and has a defined PP1 role, he is an unnecessary late-swap risk, not a confident midrange play.
- J.T. Miller, C, New York — avoid at a premium salary. He has 13 points in 18 games, but current projections place him on the second forward line and second power-play unit. I would rather pay for Fox’s PP1 role or use Miller only if the platform’s price creates a genuine discount.
Connor McDavid vs. Adam Fox: 2026–27 Fantasy Player Stats Comparison
Through games of November 7, these are actual season totals, not projected DFS points. The comparison captures two different paths to production: elite center creation versus offensive-defenseman quarterbacking.
EDMONTON OILERS · CENTRE
Connor McDavid
Top line · Projected PP1
- Goals
- 10
- Assists
- 37
- GP
- 18
- PTS/GP
- 2.61
Best attribute: multi-point playmaking ceiling.
NEW YORK RANGERS · DEFENSE
Adam Fox
Top pair · Projected PP1
- Goals
- 2
- Assists
- 20
- GP
- 18
- PTS/GP
- 1.22
Best attribute: assists and premium defensive-slot production.
Stats verified against NHL-backed team scoring tables on Edmonton and New York team hubs, updated November 8.
Projected Starting Goalies: Rangers vs. Oilers Save Volume and Risk
No November 9 starting goaltender had been officially confirmed as of November 8. Daily Faceoff lists Dylan Garand and Devon Levi as unconfirmed candidates; other models lean Garand versus Tristan Jarry. Both Edmonton goalies were available after Levi returned to play November 7 and Jarry recovered sufficiently from illness to dress.
- New York: Dylan Garand or Joonas Korpisalo. Garand’s 6-6-1 record, .906 save percentage and 2.52 goals-against average give him the better established 2026–27 sample. But his workload has been heavy. Korpisalo stopped 25 shots in a 4–3 win at Seattle on November 7 in his season debut; projecting his next start from one game is dangerous. Either goalie may see high-quality McDavid/Draisaitl attempts even if total shot volume is only moderate.
- Edmonton: Tristan Jarry or Devon Levi. Jarry is 4-1-3 with a .902 save percentage and 2.57 GAA. Levi is 7-1-0 with an approximately .889 save percentage and 2.97 GAA after stopping 20 shots against Vancouver. New York’s Fox-led power play and improved recent form argue against assuming a low-event shutout.
My goalie decision: Prefer a confirmed Edmonton starter for win equity, but check projected shots faced and salary before treating him as a cash-game lock. Garand offers save-volume upside in tournaments if confirmed, yet Edmonton’s quality chances make his goals-allowed downside real. An unconfirmed goalie is not a DFS selection.
Goalie check: Daily Faceoff November 9 starters and matchup goalie records.
Final DFS Verdict: Edmonton’s Star Stack or a Rangers Contrarian Build?
My preferred one-game core is McDavid + Bouchard; add Draisaitl when salary and roster construction permit. For a more balanced build, use Fox or Lafrenière as New York exposure. If Nugent-Hopkins sits, the real value is the confirmed PP1 replacement, not necessarily the player with the biggest name on Edmonton’s second line. Keep an eye on the injury report, starting goalies and final power-play units before your lineup locks.
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