Devon Levi turns in another strong start as Edmonton continues to look settled in goal

Devon Levi is making a strong case that Edmonton’s starting-goalie job is no longer a question mark. According to Yahoo Sports, Levi has opened with a 3-0 record after helping the Oilers to a 5-2 win over Anaheim on Wednesday, a result that keeps Edmonton’s attention fixed on goaltending stability as the season gets going.

The broader context around Levi, as described by the report, is that he arrives after time in Buffalo’s system as a former Sabres goalie, and that his profile has been tied to a high-stakes competition for primary minutes. The Oilers are now seeing what that investment looks like when the puck is in net and the schedule starts stacking up.

The same Yahoo report also looks at how quickly teams can reshape their goal picture. It references a summer filled with rumors that Buffalo could pursue Winnipeg goalie Connor Hellebuyck, which underscores how the Sabres have been looking for an answer at the position, either through addition or through internal emergence.

Even with that outside noise, the report says Buffalo is returning to a group approach that includes Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Alex Lyon, and Colten Ellis “between the pipes” for the upcoming 2026-27 season. In other words, instead of presenting a single, fully locked-in starter, Buffalo is treating the crease as a committee built around multiple reliable options.

For Edmonton, a goalie who can establish rhythm early matters more than most positions. Goaltending sets the tone for how aggressively a team can play in front of him, how it manages risk on the forecheck, and how comfortable it becomes with its defensive structure when games tighten late.

For Buffalo, the decision to keep multiple starters in play carries its own implications. A three-goalie alignment can help preserve freshness and matchup advantages, but it also requires clear performance standards and a consistent plan for when a goalie should be trusted with more of the workload. That balance will be tested as the league’s pace increases and opponents adjust.

The immediate question for both teams is how their early-season goalie roles translate into durability over the long haul. If Levi’s 3-0 start extends, Edmonton’s internal competition will likely shrink. If Buffalo’s trio continues to divide responsibility, the Sabres may lean on a blend of styles and confidence levels rather than a single-caretaker narrative as 2026-27 approaches.