Overview

• Head coach Kris Knoblauch said Howard is in Edmonton’s lineup for Wednesday’s opener against the Flames.
• The 21-year-old was acquired from Tampa Bay in July in a trade for prospect Sam O’Reilly after he did not reach terms with the Lightning.
• Howard won the 2025 Hobey Baker Award after posting 26 goals and 52 points in 37 games at Michigan State.
• He logged one goal and three assists across six preseason games, tying for second on the Oilers in scoring.
• He will vie for left-wing ice time with Andrew Mangiapane and Vasily Podkolzin as the staff assesses early-season combinations.