Oilers Goalie Tristan Jarry Struggles Since Joining Edmonton

Jarry's poor performance has contributed to the Oilers' defensive woes this season.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:37pm

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Since being traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Edmonton Oilers in December, goaltender Tristan Jarry has struggled mightily. His save percentage of .855 and 4.17 goals against average rank near the bottom of the league among qualified goalies. Jarry's struggles have exacerbated the Oilers' defensive issues, despite the team's offensive firepower led by stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Why it matters

The Oilers' goaltending and defense have been major weaknesses this season, hampering their ability to contend for the Stanley Cup despite their offensive prowess. Jarry's poor play since joining the team has been a significant factor in these struggles, raising questions about whether the Oilers made the right move in acquiring him.

The details

Jarry has allowed at least four goals in six straight starts and seven of his last eight. In a recent 7-2 loss to the Dallas Stars, he gave up seven goals on 27 shots. The Oilers have struggled when not scoring first, and Jarry's early struggles in that game put them in an early hole. Overall, Jarry's save percentage and goals against average rank near the bottom of the league among qualified goalies since joining the Oilers.

  • Jarry made his Oilers debut on December 13, 2026.
  • Since his Oilers debut, Jarry has a .855 save percentage (58th out of 60 qualified goalies) and 4.17 goals against average (60th of 60 qualified goalies).

The players

Tristan Jarry

The Oilers' goaltender who has struggled since being traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins in December 2026.

Connor McDavid

One of the NHL's best players and the Oilers' star forward.

Leon Draisaitl

Another elite forward for the Oilers, playing alongside Connor McDavid.

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What they’re saying

“'Tristan Jarry since his Oilers debut on December 13 – .855 save% (58th out of 60 qualified goalies) 4.17 GAA (60th of 60 qualified goalies) * Minimum 10 GP'”

— Sportsnet Stats

The takeaway

Tristan Jarry's poor performance in net has been a major factor in the Oilers' defensive struggles this season, despite the team's offensive firepower. If Edmonton hopes to contend for the Stanley Cup, they will need Jarry to improve his play significantly down the stretch.