For the first time since 2017, the Calgary Flames travel to Penticton. The club was officially announced as one of four teams taking part in the Young Stars Classic tournament in Penticton from September 16-19, pitting Flames prospects against those of the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. FirstRead More →
For the first time since 2017, the Calgary Flames travel to Penticton. The club was officially announced as one of four teams taking part in the Young Stars Classic tournament in Penticton from September 16-19, pitting Flames prospects against those of the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. FirstRead More →
Jay Woodcroft has gone from a starring role behind an NHL bench to a bus driver in the American Hockey League. EDMONTON — Jay Woodcroft has gone from playing a starring role behind an NHL bench to playing a bus driver in the American Hockey League. Now back in theRead More →
Jay Woodcroft says the Edmonton Oilers aren’t content to advance to the Western Conference Finals this season. “For us, we’re determined to take the next step, to ask ourselves the tough questions, to be open to finding answers to try to move us forward,” the Oilers coach said Wednesday. Woodcroft’sRead More →
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Edmonton Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft gives instructions during the first period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, April 26.Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press Jay Woodcroft has gone from a starring role behind an NHL bench to a bus driver in the American Hockey League.Read More →
based in Edmonton; Note G Productionslaunched a first of its kind in the NFT world (non-fungible token) project on April 17. It’s called, Creative Hustler Key. Creative Hustler Key offers buyers, through a one-time payment, a lifetime access key to Score G Productions. This includes access to a full communityRead More →
The situation for Edmonton Oilers goaltenders became more uncertain on Monday when Mikko Koskinen decided to play in Switzerland next season. Koskinen, who could have become an unrestricted free agent on July 13, signed a two-year contract with HC Lugano. The 33-year-old is 27-12-4 with a 3.10 goals-against average andRead More →
After losing to a good Colorado avalanche Monday, the Edmonton Oilers season is over. Right now you may feel sad and upset because of the Avs sweep, but the Edmonton Oilers finished among the top four teams in the NHL. Now is the time for this team to prepare forRead More →
The 2021-22 Edmonton Oilers have been a pretty wild ride. They looked special enough to disrupt the Calgary Flames, then were easily pushed back by the Colorado Avalanche. So has this team created real momentum? Can the Oilers build on their success and fight for a Stanley Cup next season?Read More →
The 2021-22 Edmonton Oilers have been a pretty wild ride. They looked pretty special as they upset the Calgary Flames in the conference semifinals, then they were beaten back easily by the Colorado Avalanche. So has this team created real momentum? Can the Oilers build on their success and fightRead More →
BLOOMINGTON — Eric Roberson of Roxana and Dave Copeland of East Alton-Wood River were both mid-1980s wrestling stallions, champions that same year at the Granite City Invite and Regional AA class. Jon Hardy, a few years younger than Copeland and Roberson, had his biggest impact with Roxana football. All threeRead More →
BLOOMINGTON — Eric Roberson of Roxana and Dave Copeland of East Alton-Wood River were both mid-1980s wrestling stallions, champions that same year at the Granite City Invite and Regional AA class. Jon Hardy, a few years younger than Copeland and Roberson, had his biggest impact with Roxana football. All threeRead More →
Evander Kane thanked Edmonton Oilers fans on social media Thursday, two days after the pending unrestricted free agent forward said he didn’t know where he would play next season. The 30-year-old forward, who signed with the Oilers on Jan. 27 after the San Jose Sharks terminated his contract, had 39Read More →
Edmonton Oilers fans may be feeling the loss of the Western Conference Finals, but that didn’t stop them from showing their support for Connor McDavid at last night’s press conference. The Oilers’ Stanley Cup dreams came to an end Monday night after the Colorado Avalanche defeated them 6-5, sweeping themRead More →
After losing her Alberta battle bet with the mayor of Edmonton, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is decked out in Oilers gear at the June 7 city council meeting. It couldn’t come at a more perfect time, having seen the Edmonton Oilers eliminated in Game 4 of the Western Conference FinalsRead More →
(1C) Colorado Avalanche vs. (2P) Edmonton Oilers Avalanche: 56-19-7 (119 points), beat Nashville Predators 4-0 in first round, St. Louis Blues 4-2 in second round Lubricators: 49-27-6 (104 points), beat Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in first round, Calgary Flames 4-1 in second round Series season: COL 2-1-0; DGE 1-0-2 GameRead More →
More than 30,000 people flocked to the square during the team’s playoffs.Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers’ run to the Western Conference Finals is the club’s deepest playoff push under the ownership of Daryl Katz, who bought the club in 2008 with plans to move to a new arena in downtownRead More →
EDMONTON, Alta. (AP) — Pavel Francouz clinched JT Compher for a penalty with a key save on Connor McDavid. Seconds later, Compher killed Rogers Place and put the Colorado Avalanche on the cusp of the Stanley Cup Finals. Compher came out of the penalty box to give Colorado the leadRead More →
The Edmonton Oilers are hoping to rally with their “La Bamba” mojo when they return to Rogers Place for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday (8 p.m. ET; TNT , CBC, SN, VATS). Ritchie Valens’ 1958 hit was adopted by the Oilers asRead More →
Breadcrumb Links NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers “Any time you work your way through a playoff, it’s about which team can grow, which team can make subtle adjustments to improve” Edmonton Oilers’ Mike Smith (41) takes to the bench after being pulled against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of theRead More →
For the first time since 2006, the Edmonton Oilers will play in the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with Connor McDavid and company earning a berth in the third round of the playoffs with a superb upset series victory over the Calgary Flames in the conference semifinalsRead More →
Watch for in the Colorado Avalanche’s NHL Western Conference third-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers: Who has the advantage? Attackers The Avalanche and Oilers ranked fourth and seventh respectively in regular season goals per game (3.76 and 3.55). In the playoffs, both high-octane offenses have kicked into high gearRead More →
EDMONTON, Alta. – Hockey Edmonton and the Edmonton Oilers are proud to announce an innovative partnership between the two long-standing organizations that will revolutionize elite hockey in Edmonton by establishing a cutting-edge shutter program. Beginning in the 2022-23 season, Hockey Edmonton’s two U18 AAA men’s teams will be named theRead More →
CALGARY, Alta. – The Edmonton Oilers will have the opportunity to knock the Calgary Flames out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome with a 3-1 lead in this second-round Battle of Alberta series. Head coach Jay Woodcroft is expected to roll out the sameRead More →
Jay Woodcroft was cutting tape for a team filled with future Hall of Famers. While doing his job as video coach of the Detroit Red Wings, a position he obtained at age 28 before the 2005-2006 season, the Toronto native soaked up all the information available. One of the manyRead More →
The children of Edmonton and beyond will be the winners in the battle for Alberta. The team has announced that the proceeds from the Round 2 Mega 50/50 jackpot will benefit the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, which supports children’s sports charities in the community. The foundation has donated more thanRead More →
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Edmonton’s Game 7 victory over the Los Angeles Kings last Saturday only advanced the Oilers to the second round of the NHL playoffs, but it was still special for Derek Ryan. “It was an incredibly memorable day,” the 35-year-old center/right winger told the Deseret News. Ryan said the town wasRead More →
Breadcrumb Links Edmonton Oilers The crash course we’ve been waiting for 31 years has finally arrived. The blood feud is back Edmonton Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft comments after the team’s practice in Edmonton on Monday, May 16, 2022, where the team was preparing for their Stanley Cup playoff seriesRead More →
Sportswire icon. Getty Images. Connor McDavid is really, really, really ridiculously good at hockey. After scoring Edmonton’s Game 7 do-or-die opener against the Kings on Saturday night, McDavid made sure the Oilers weren’t going to miss and allow a late equalizer: Ice. To book. To call. For only the secondRead More →
Blake Lizotte has gone from undrafted to becoming a crucial part of the Los Angeles Kings playoff roster. The 24-year-old played college hockey with St. Cloud State before being signed as a free agent by LA in 2019. At just 5-foot-9 and 170 pounds, it’s easy to see why heRead More →
EDMONTON — With two of the NHL’s best talents, the Oilers’ power play is nothing short of deadly. But sluggish special teams proved costly for Edmonton in Game 4 of their first-round game against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday. For the first time in the series, the Oilers failedRead More →
Content of the article Sports connect families in more ways than one this Mother’s Day. Content of the article Mothers Day also happens to be the same day the Oilers face the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of the NHL Playoffs, and for moms who are also Oilers fans,Read More →
Content of the article Thousands of Edmontonians descended on Rogers Place Friday night to watch the Oilers take on the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of the NHL playoffs. Content of the article After a 6-0 loss to the Oilers on Wednesday, fans had the opportunity to attend aRead More →
Breadcrumb Links Local News There has been a huge increase in Edmonton Oilers merchandise sales this year, according to Jack Cookson of Pro Am Sports in Edmonton. Photo by LARRY WONG /Postmedia network Content of the article With a sea of orange and blue converging on downtown Edmonton for theRead More →
Breadcrumb Links Edmonton Oilers One of the most favored teams in all postseason games, will the Edmonton Oilers succeed against the Los Angeles Kings? Or will they bang their heads against their first-round glass ceiling again? Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers fends off Matt Roy #3 of theRead More →
The Edmonton Oilers return to the playoffs and, for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, fans can be part of the action. The last time fans were at Rogers Place during the playoffs was in 2017 when the Oilers were knocked out in the second roundRead More →
April 28, 2022 Rogers Square 7:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Television: Sportsnet One Radio: 630 CHED SB Nation Opponent: Fear the Fin The Oilers clinched second place in the Pacific, and they will host the LA Kings in the first of seven early next week as the NHL playoffs set inRead More →
The Los Angeles Kings clinched a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs on Tuesday when the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in a shootout. Los Angeles, third in the Pacific Division, is in the playoffs for the first time since 2017-18. The Kings will face the EdmontonRead More →
The Edmonton Oilers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action on Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena. The Oilers were on a four-game winning streak before Columbus broke them with a 5-2 win on Sunday as Edmonton looked to get back on the winning side. Meanwhile, the Penguins willRead More →
The City Oilers lost their season opener to the Namuwongo Blazers but have been in good form ever since. They are on a four-game winning streak and will be looking to move up to five when they take on five-time league winner Power at the MTN Arena tonight.Head coach MandyRead More →
EDMONTON, Alta. (AP) — Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Wednesday night for their third straight win. “I think the guys are confident right now,” McDavid said as Edmonton edged closer to a playoff spot with five gamesRead More →
With only four games on the NHL schedule tonight, none are more important than the Dallas Stars against the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton currently sits in second place in the Pacific Division while Dallas clings to the last playoff spot in the West with the Golden Knights four points behind them.Read More →
Breadcrumb Links NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers This time it looks like they understand the difference between just making the playoffs and being a playoff team. Edmonton Oilers forwards Evander Kane (91), Jesse Puljujarvi (13) and Connor McDavid (97) celebrate a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday April 16,Read More →
Breadcrumb Links Edmonton Oilers What the Oilers needed was an optimistic workout to clear their heads and get to work on the areas of the game that let them down so badly in Minnesota. Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen (19) clears the puck as Minnesota Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov (97) battlesRead More →
While playoff positions and matchups aren’t statistically locked, it’s certainly starting to feel that way. Like MoneyPuck.comvisit Edmonton Oilers have a 98.3% of making the playoffs; their recent streak of play has helped push that number up. 7-2-1 in their last ten games, they are gaining momentum at the rightRead More →
Toronto Maple Leafs may not be close to seeing highly touted college prospect Matthew Knies get dressed, but the Edmonton Oilers are close to signing their own college prospect, Carter Savoie. “That’s what’s going to happen,” Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said during the 32 Thoughts segment on Hockey Night in CanadaRead More →
A little Cali’ La Bamba, baby. Final score: 3-2. give connor mcdavid a thumbs up, and he’ll put it on your shoulder. 1-0 grease nipples. pic.twitter.com/KogONfWDNn – zach laing (@zjlaing) April 8, 2022 kailer yamamoto gets thrown hard into the boards by matt roy, but there is no penalty onRead More →
Keep up to date with all the injury news and NHL roster updates with daily Ice Chips. Edmonton Oilers Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft noted that forwards Leon Draisaitl and Evander Kane the two took part in Tuesday’s optional morning practice and both tended to play Tuesday night against the SanRead More →
Breadcrumb Links NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers “It’s been tough with some travel, but it’s also been a lot of fun. It’s been an exciting year’ Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (#74) takes on Ottawa Senators Dylan Gambrell (#27) at Rogers Place on January 15, 2022. Photo by Codie McLachlan /GettyRead More →
Proceeds from Friday’s Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation 50/50 Raffle will benefit the Humboldt Broncos Tribute Campaign. The game against the St. Louis Blues is the Oilers’ last home game before the fourth anniversary of the bus crash that left 16 dead and 13 injured. The campaign is aRead More →
BLUES AT OILERS When: Friday, April 1 at 8 p.m. CTOr: Rogers Place in Edmonton, ABLook: Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports AppListen: 101 ESPN, Blues app TEAM SNAPSHOT BLUES While March has seen some tough times, the St. Louis Blues are hopeful they have weathered the storm and are headingRead More →
Breadcrumb Links Hockey Cult Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Place on Monday March 28, 2022. Photo by Perry Nelson /USA Today Sports Content of the article It was “Get a Goal” night for the Edmonton Oilers against the inexperienced ArizonaRead More →
It’s Daryl “Razor” Reaugh’s Bobblehead night at the American Airlines Center as the Dallas Stars return home for a game against the Edmonton Oilers. Stars & Oilers tight in playoff race Technically, the Stars aren’t chasing the Oilers in the playoff race. Edmonton currently sits third in the Pacific DivisionRead More →
DENVER — It was a good sign. A very good sign. The Edmonton Oilers lost a 3-2 overtime game at Colorado on deadline day, but that Nate MacKinnon goal was the only downside to what was one of the Oilers’ best nights. of the season. Perhaps their best. “It showsRead More →
Breadcrumb Links NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers “I don’t know why, they’re just coming in right now” Kailer Yamamoto speaks to the media after practice Friday, March 18, 2022 in Edmonton. Photo by Greg Southam /Postmedia Content of the article When we evaluate the additions made before the NHL trade deadline,Read More →
Bill Wippert/Getty Images 32. Montreal Canadiens (last week: 32nd) Inconsistent days are back for the Canadiens, who have lost three of four games during the week and are now 3-4 in seven games since a five-game winning streak that extended from late February until March. Defenseman Ben Chiarot did notRead More →
The Edmonton Oilers have loaned defenseman Philip Broberg to the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League. Broberg, 20, has played 22 games for the Oilers this season, collecting two assists. He scored his second point of the year Tuesday night against the Detroit Red Wings. Advertising – Continue ReadingRead More →
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EDMONTON — It was the kind of confidence boost the Edmonton Oilers desperately needed. Connor McDavid scored twice and Mikko Koskinen made 31 saves to improve to 8-1-2 in his last 11 starts as the Oilers returned to playoff position with a 4-1 victory over the two-time champion in StanleyRead More →
Breadcrumb Links NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers They’re still fighting for a playoff berth in the Pacific, but they’re 9-5-1 in their last 15 games behind Jay Woodcroft, and their five-on-five play has improved greatly. Author of the article: Jim Matheson • Edmonton newspaper Justin Braun (61) of the Philadelphia FlyersRead More →
EDMONTON, Alta. — — Connor McDavid scored two goals and Mikko Koskinen stopped 30 shots as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Saturday night. Leon Draisaitl and Kailer Yamamoto each had a goal and an assist for the Oilers, who won two in a row andRead More →
Another Thursday has landed on your calendar and that means the boys of the Real Life podcast are back with a brand new episode to help you get through the rest of your week. In today’s podcast, the guys watched last night’s Oilers win, Tyler’s rise to fame, sports bettingRead More →
The Edmonton Oilers host the Washington Capitals and forward Alex Ovechkin on Wednesday night, a night after the Russian star was booed in Calgary. The star forward scored twice in his team’s 5-4 win over Calgary on Tuesday, while ranking third on the NHL’s all-time goals list. Part of theRead More →
This afternoon on The Oil Stream, Tom Gazzola broke news that got jersey nerds excited when he revealed the Edmonton Oilers would be bringing back Todd McFarlane kit jerseys for next season, but with a twist. . While it’s no surprise to hear that the NHL will be releasing aRead More →
The Oil Gear is back in Edmonton. According to TSN’s Tom Gazzola, the Edmonton Oilers’ inaugural third jersey would be making a return as a Reverse Retro offering. The jersey, designed by legendary cartoonist and comic book writer Todd McFarlane, would receive an updated makeover before hitting the ice nextRead More →
After a disappointing loss to Montreal Canadiensthe Edmonton Oilers defeated the Queen Elizabeth II to face their provincial rivals, the Calgary Flames. The Oilers have won the first two meetings of the season. Going into this game, the Flames sat atop the Pacific Division and the Oilers found themselves onRead More →
HabsWorld.net — The Habs and Oilers entered Saturday’s game on strong streaks, both with recent coaching changes. The Oilers certainly have the highest level of talent and had home ice advantage, but that night the Canadiens looked like a transformed team once again as they edged the Oilers 5-2. TwoRead More →
It looks like Edmonton Oilers defenseman Tyson Barrie’s upper body injury isn’t too serious. According to Postmedia Jim Matheson, the injury is expected to miss seven to ten days. Tyson Barrie’s upper body issue that pulled him out of the Oilers’ loss to Chicago doesn’t appear to be serious. MightRead More →
On Wednesday night, the Edmonton Oilers announced they had traded goaltender Alex Stalock to the San Jose Sharks for future consideration. So far, the trade frenzy hasn’t kicked into full gear with the NHL trade deadline just under three weeks away. But Edmonton is clearly To look forwardwhile keeping hopeRead More →
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Duncan Keith received a special welcome when he arrived at the United Center in Chicago for practice on Wednesday. His Oilers teammates, coaches and training and equipment staff lined the hallway leading to the locker room with sticks raised in an awning. There was a veritable redRead More →
Mikko Koskinen regularly makes his case for being the Oilers’ number one goaltender, at least for now. How could he improve on his 44 save performance against the Panthers on Saturday? Following him with a 39-for-39 performance against the Flyers is a great reminder. Koskinen was perfect in Tuesday’s 3-0Read More →
The Edmonton Oilers have one of the most important jersey retirement traditions in the NHL. To be part of the Rogers Place rafters, you must be in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Kevin Lowe is the latest to be honored with a banner-raising ceremony – one that took place moreRead More →
Quarterback Dan Pastorini and wide receiver Kenny Burrough arrived in Houston the same year and played 11 seasons together. The Oilers made the mighty Pastorini the third pick in the 1971 draft behind quarterbacks Jim Plunkett (Patriots) and Archie Manning (Saints). After an injury-plagued rookie year with New Orleans, theRead More →
Oh, they grow so fast. While the jury is out on whether Ryan Nugent-Hopkins shaves every day, we do know tonight that he’s playing his 700th NHL game. Drafted first in the 2011 draft, Nugent-Hopkins became the oldest Oiler by a mile. Coming into tonight’s game, Nugent-Hopkins has scored 192Read More →
EDMONTON — The coaching “bump” ended with a thud, as a weary Edmonton Oilers squad sleepwalked through their fifth game in seven nights as they were shown around the rink by the Minnesota Wild in a 7-3 rout. The Wild did not score until 2:49. It was 3-0 at 6:17.Read More →
Jay Woodcroft is 5-0-0 since taking over the Edmonton Oilers bench from Dave Tippett after a 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday and Connor McDavid has 10 points during this stretch. Coincidence? I don’t think so, but there’s more to what we’re seeing than McDavid back into highRead More →
Breadcrumb Links Hockey Edmonton Oilers Morrissey, who certainly knows Manson’s scary exterior as a player, also knows he was very good at his job defending and at both ends of the ice, and that translates into coaching. Author of the article: Jim Matheson • Edmonton newspaper Minnesota Wild center JoelRead More →
Thursday has landed on your calendar and that means the boys of the Real Life podcast are back with a brand new episode to help you get through the rest of your week. In today’s podcast, the guys watched Kanye’s new documentary, the Oilers’ roll, Super Bowl halftime shows andRead More →
All eyes were on the ice to see how the opener against former San Jose Sharks winger Evander Kane (and the Edmonton Oilers) would continue. The Sharks have slipped in the standings – as have the Oilers – and both teams are determined to push for the playoffs. The SharksRead More →
Jesse Puljujarvi set a new career points high. It happened Friday night against the New York Islanders when the Finnish forward scored on the power play. jesse puljujarvi is out of the schneid! he marks his 11th of the year on the power play. pic.twitter.com/prNfixia5j – zach laing (@zjlaing) FebruaryRead More →
EDMONTON — Of all the reasons, some real but many more perceived, why Dave Tippett was fired on Thursday, the one that stands out the most is this: Remember when Tippett was hired and some people worried that the arrival of a defensive-minded coach like Tippett would stifle the valuableRead More →
Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb put Connor McDavid in his sights early in the first period and clipped the Edmonton star in the process. Soon after, McNabb moved aggressively in the neutral zone to shove the puck away from the speedy McDavid before he could shift into fifth gear. TheRead More →
Laurent Brossoit made 28 saves on 28 shots for his first shutout as a Golden Knight as Vegas (28-16-3) skated to a 4-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers (23-17-3) on Tuesday night at Rogers Place. HOW DID THAT HAPPENAfter the Golden Knights survived an early Oilers push, Brett Howden brokeRead More →
EDMONTON– mike smith was activated off injured reserve and will start in goal for the Edmonton Oilers when they face the Vegas Golden Knights at Rogers Place on Tuesday (9 p.m. ET; SNW, ATTSN-RM, ESPN+, NHL LIVE). The 39-year-old has been limited to six starts this season and is 2-2-1Read More →
There may be a little recency bias at play here, but the 5-0-1 streak the Edmonton Oilers put together before the NHL All-Star Break gives me a reasonably positive feeling about how they will cope. They went 23-16-3 (.583) against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. Coach Dave Tippett saidRead More →
Breadcrumb Links NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers What lies ahead is a chance to grab this crazy season by the throat and make the statements the Oilers thought they were making when the combination of injuries, COVID-19 and goalies, not necessarily in that order , derailed their 9-1 first overall startRead More →
LAS VEGAS — Connor McDavid said he feels the Edmonton Oilers have come out of their funk and are once again playing like the team they can and should be. “I think so, so,” McDavid said at NHL All-Star Media Day on Friday. “I just feel like in the room,Read More →
Xavier Bourgault had a choice to make last summer. He trained in Montreal the previous two seasons, but that schedule was sporadic. He went to Montreal for a block of time, then drove 350 kilometers northeast where he spent a few weeks with his family. He was making gains, ofRead More →
Leon Draisaitl, Evander Kane and Connor McDavid scored in the first 5:07 to give the Oilers a 3-0 lead. Mikko Koskinen stopped 24 shots. Lars Eller, Conor Sheary and Evgeny Kuznetsov scored for Washington. After allowing three goals and stopping just one shot, Ilya Samsonov was replaced by Pheonix Copley,Read More →
WASHINGTON — — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins broke the tie with a shorthanded goal with 4:03 remaining in the Edmonton Oilers’ 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams. before the All-Star Break. Nugent-Hopkins added an empty-netter with 1:05 remaining to wrap up theRead More →
Welcome to NHL On Tap. Three NHL.com editors will share each day what they look forward to most from the schedule. Today, their picks from Monday’s five games. Kane looking to build strong start for Oilers The Edmonton Oilers play the Ottawa Senators (7:30 p.m. ET; SNW, RDS, ESPN+, NHLRead More →
Breadcrumb Links Sports NHL Hockey The last-place Canadians are now winless in their last five games (0-3-2) and have just two wins in their last 20 (2-13-5). Author of the article: Stu Cowan • Montreal Gazette Leon Draisaitl (29) of the Edmonton Oilers and Jake Evans of the Canadiens skateRead More →
Montreal Canadiens vs. Edmonton Oilers How to watch Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PSTIn Canada: Radio Canada, City TV (English), VAT Sports (French)Diffusion: ESPN+, NHL Live, Now After some questionable offseason decisions, including trading assets to acquire 38-year-old Duncan Keith and staying with the two goaltenders whoRead More →
*This was originally published in October 2021 This week marks the 20th anniversary of the original Edmonton Oilers third jersey. Designed by legendary cartoonist and comic book writer Todd McFarlane, it was unveiled on October 26, 2001, and the team wore it for the first time the following night whenRead More →
Breadcrumb Links NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers “It’s really loud in Nashville, obviously the rink is right on Broadway and they do a great job of entertaining the crowd at games” Author of the article: Jim Matheson • Edmonton newspaper Nashville Predators defenseman Matt Benning (5) clears the puck away fromRead More →
The Oilers have a one-game pit stop in Edmonton before heading east for games in Montreal, Ottawa and Washington before the All-Star break. Back-to-back wins over Calgary and Vancouver gave the Oilers a much-needed boost and they’ll get another one with the return of Zack Hyman tonight. And they’ll needRead More →
Happy Wednesday, online friends, and welcome to another chapter in your old buddy Baggedmilk’s radio adventures. As I do every week, I hopped on air with the boys on The Locker Room for a quick segment to talk about the Oilers while offering my views on all that’s going onRead More →
For the past 15 years or so, Edmonton Oilers fans have learned the news of a trade by the team with a combination of curiosity and dread. They value the craft, emphasize the craft, and are often overwhelmed by the realization that management has failed to fully leverage its ownRead More →
Breadcrumb Links Hockey Cult Publication date : January 23, 2022 • 8 hours ago • 5 minute read • 7 comments Edmonton Oilers goalie Mikko Koskinen (19) stretches as he takes on the Florida Panthers at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Thursday January 20, 2022. Photo by Ian Kucerak /PostmediaRead More →
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the choices made by the gambling market had profound long-term impacts on the industry. This became clear during the first phase of the confinement. Many land game outlets had to close by government order. Individual gamers have shifted to online gaming in droves, though itRead More →
#AskMcKenna The Capitols can’t seem to make up their mind on their starting goaltender between Samsonov and Vanecek. Zach Fucale (who just broke Matt Hackett’s scoreless minutes record) was recently sent to Hershey. Any thoughts on the Caps situation? — Pat (@TrishTheMiddle) January 12, 2022 The goaltending situation in WashingtonRead More →
With each passing week, the trade talks around the NHL are getting more and more intense. Teams, like the Oilers, are getting to the point where they’re having their scouting meetings and probably starting to figure out how they’re going to approach the deadline. That means this rumor blog isRead More →
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but it’s not going well in Edmonton. Oh, you heard that one. For about the last decade and a half or so. It’s true, it rings a bell. Just in case you’re new to this, let’s recap where we’re at right nowRead More →
As bad as the Edmonton Oilers have looked over the past six weeks, one couldn’t help but wonder if this group had hit rock bottom. After last night’s devastating 6-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators, we now officially have our answer. The errors were numerous and continue to appear. WhetherRead More →
Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle turned 20 on Saturday and received two birthday presents; he was released from the COVID-19 protocol and he got another NHL game against Leon Draisaitl. They would have been German teammates at the Beijing Olympics before the NHL pulled out due to COVID concerns. “WeRead More →
The Beaumont Oilers have held tryouts to add to their roster ahead of the spring season. BEAUMONT, Texas – The Beaumont Oilers held tryouts today in hopes of bringing professional baseball back to Beaumont, TX. “We have about 12 guys already on the team,” owner Skylar Finn said. “We areRead More →
Breadcrumb Links NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers “I would like to understand what is going on in this person’s life. I believe in second chances’ Author of the article: Jim matheson • Edmonton Journal Release date : January 11, 2022 • 1 day ago • 4 minutes to read • 11Read More →
Breadcrumb Links NHL Hockey “I would like to understand what is going on in this person’s life. I believe in second chances’ Author of the article: Jim matheson • Edmonton Journal Release date : January 11, 2022 • 19 minutes ago • 4 minutes to read • Join the conversationRead More →
Just eight games into the midseason, here are the Rangers, sitting atop the NHL tied with the Capitals for most points in the league. Regardless of how they got here, the last three games have proven – at least for themselves – that the Blueshirts deserve to be here. AfterRead More →
It might not have been a real classic, but it was pretty good. After a few weeks of hardly any hockey, we’re going to take this. The 2022 Winter Classic between the Blues and the Wild was frigid and sloppy at times, but it’s not a bad combination if you’reRead More →
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NEWARK, NJ (AP) – If the New Jersey Devis are to make a playoff push after a bad start, they’ll need Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier and some of their other stars to resume their games. They did so against Edmonton on Friday in a game in which Devils coachRead More →