With the postseason about to begin and healthy bodies returning to the Oilers' roster, Howard will head to the AHL to help Bakersfield on their playoff run. The 22-year-old rookie started the season with the Oilers, but had trouble producing, scoring only five points (2G / 3A) through 29 games. That said, he has excelled this year at the AHL level, scoring 47 points (22G / 25A) in 45 games with Bakersfield.
Howard earned another call up to the Oilers over the weekend after he put up 22-goals and 47 points in 45 games played with Bakersfield (AHL) and will return to the lineup vs. Colorado on Monday. The 22-year-old forward is expected to play in Edmonton's top-six with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jack Roslovic and will hope to add to his five points in 28 games played this season.
Howard makes a swift return to Bakersfield after being recalled earlier in the day. The 21-year-old scored five points (2G / 3A) in 28 games with the Oilers earlier this season.
Howard has split time between the NHL and AHL in his first professional season, and could get another shot at drawing into Edmonton's lineup after being recalled on Monday. The 21-year-old scored five points (2G / 3A) in 28 games with the Oilers this season.
Howard was acquired by the Oilers in the offseason, with the team hoping he could add an offensive spark in his rookie season. That said, after just five points (2G / 3A) in 28 games, he will head to the AHL for some additional playing time. Josh Samanski has been recalled from Bakersfield (AHL) in a corresponding move.
Howard will draw in on Tuesday as the Oilers look to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Curtis Lazar will sit in his place.
Andrew Mangiapane will draw back into Edmonton's lineup on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks, sending Howard to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old Howard, in his first NHL season, has three points (2G / 1A) in 21 games.
Howard spent the first portion of the season with the Oilers, scoring three points (2G / 1A) in 17 games. The 21-year-old forward has excelled since being assigned to the AHL, scoring 23 points (10G / 13A) in 16 games with the Bakersfield Condors.
The Oilers faithful had high expectations for Howard entering his first NHL season, but has had trouble adjusting from the collegiate level. The 21-year-old has three points (2G / 1A) in 17 games this season and will hope to rediscover his scoring touch in the AHL with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL).
David Tomasek will return to the Oilers' lineup on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, sending Howard to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old Howard has played 17 of 18 games for the Oilers in his rookie season and has scored three points (2G / 1A) while averaging 9:30 time-on-ice.
Howard has been held pointless in his first four NHL games and has seen his ice time decrease in the last two games. He'll be replaced by Curtis Lazar, who will be making his Oilers debut on Saturday.
Minutes after being acquired by Edmonton in a trade with Tampa Bay for Sam O'Reilly, Isaac Howard has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Oilers. The 21-year-old forward was the 2025 Hobey Baker Award winner after putting up 26 goals and 52 points in 37 games with Michigan State University (NCAA). He is expected to be in Edmonton's opening night lineup.
Minutes after being acquired by Edmonton in a trade with Tampa Bay for Sam O'Reilly, Isaac Howard has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Oilers. The 21-year-old forward was the 2025 Hobey Baker Award winner after putting up 26 goals and 52 points in 37 games with Michigan State University (NCAA). He is expected to be in Edmonton's opening night lineup.
