Edmonton Oilers Preview Black and Orange Jerseys as Levi Impresses

The Edmonton Oilers are preparing to introduce a black and orange uniform while goaltender Devon Levi establishes himself in the team's rotation during the 2026-27 NHL season. Equipment changes observed at Rogers Place during Monday's practice, October 19, offered a preview of the expected design as Levi continued to compete for playing time ahead of Edmonton's game against Minnesota on Tuesday, October 20.

According to Daily Hive, Edmonton's players practiced with black gloves and pants featuring a recolored team emblem. The revised design retains the Oilers' familiar logo structure but replaces its traditional royal blue with black, orange and gray accents.

The uniform is part of the NHL's Hometown Remix initiative, announced in August, which calls for all 32 teams to introduce special-edition jerseys inspired by their communities and local identities. The league said the collection "will be anchored by special edition uniforms that uniquely and authentically celebrate the fans, city, and local culture of each team."

Edmonton also appears set to use matte-black helmets, while its goaltenders have introduced contrasting equipment. Levi practiced with bright orange pads and accessories, whereas Tristan Jarry wore predominantly black equipment with subtle gray and orange details, according to Daily Hive and Sports Yahoo.

The Oilers have not announced an official unveiling date or confirmed which games will feature the new uniform. The Philadelphia Flyers were scheduled to wear their Hometown Remix design on November 3, suggesting the league's new jerseys would begin appearing during the early part of the season.

Levi's performances have also attracted attention since Edmonton acquired him from the Buffalo Sabres on July 1 in exchange for a 2028 third-round draft pick. The 24-year-old joined the Oilers after the organization decided not to bring back Connor Ingram, while Frederik Andersen's injury created additional opportunities in goal.

After allowing seven goals on 22 shots in his Edmonton debut against the Vancouver Canucks, Levi improved his results. The Hockey News reported that he recorded a 4-1-0 record, a 2.83 goals-against average and a save percentage near .898 in his early appearances. He also stopped 39 shots during a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

Oilers captain Connor McDavid praised Levi's composure and timely saves after the victory over Los Angeles.

"He's been great, honestly. Just such a calming presence in there. Makes the big saves, seems to make timely saves, which is half the battle with goaltending. He's been really solid for us; we can be a little bit better in front of him for sure." said Connor McDavid, Oilers captain.

Levi's early results have strengthened his case for a larger role, although his limited NHL experience remains a consideration. During his time with Buffalo, he posted a .894 save percentage and a 3.29 goals-against average across 39 games, according to The Hockey News.

Jarry remains part of the competition despite Levi's recent opportunities. The Hockey News reported that Jarry had a 2-0-1 record with a .873 save percentage, while Andersen's anticipated return around December could create additional competition for starts.

Levi's season-opening four-game winning streak ended with a 4-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Thursday, October 15, according to CBS Sports. He had allowed 14 goals on 137 shots across five appearances at the time of that report.

Levi's new orange equipment also generated positive reactions from fans on social media. One fan commented on his previous equipment style.

"Devon Levi always had style. His retro set in Rochester was 🔥" an Oilers fan wrote.

Another fan connected the bright colors to the anticipated uniform launch.

"I wonder if they were told to make their hometown remix pads bold like that. All for it if that's the case, will look cool asf." another fan wrote.