The Edmonton Oilers made NHL history by becoming the first team to dress a full-time emergency backup goaltender. Brett Epp, wearing number 00, stood on the bench for the Oilers' game against the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Place on November 5, 2026. The move marks a new approach to the league's emergency backup goalie (EBUG) rules.
Oilers become first NHL team to dress full-time emergency backup goalie
