Remembering Wayne Gretzky’s Last Game in Edmonton Brian Swane | February 21, 2024 It was the hottest ticket in town, sold out for months. Most fans arrived early to watch him in warm-ups. He was the last member of his team to take…
Oilers: McDavid’s Epic Game is Eerily Similar to ’86 Gretzky Outing Brian Swane | February 15, 2024 On Tuesday (Feb. 13), Connor McDavid had one of those legendary performances he seems to have at least a couple of times every season, recording a pair of career highs…
Oilers Must Learn Lessons From Disappointing 4-0 Loss to Kings Brian Swane | February 11, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers played their worst game in nearly two months on Saturday (Feb. 10), falling 4-0 to the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Quinton Byfield scored two goals…
Oilers: Why Having Their Amazing Win Streak End is a Good Thing Brian Swane | February 7, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers had their franchise-record win streak stopped at 16 games on Tuesday (Feb. 6), when they were beaten 3-1 by the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. It…
Edmonton Oilers 2023-24 Midseason Awards Brian Swane | February 6, 2024 The NHL regular season is a story in two parts, divided by the All-Star Break. But in the case of the Edmonton Oilers, part one of 2023-24 was an epic…
Edmonton Oilers’ Top 3 Greatest NHL All-Star Game Performances Brian Swane | February 3, 2024 Edmonton Oilers forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are set to hit the ice today (Feb. 3) at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto for the 2024 NHL All-Star Game. McDavid and…
Oilers: 3 Biggest NHL All-Star Game Snubs in Franchise History Brian Swane | February 1, 2024 The 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend gets underway tonight (Feb. 1) in Toronto and culminates Saturday (Feb. 3) with the 68th annual NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank Arena. Connor McDavid will…
Oilers’ Success During Win Streak Is Sustainable Over Long Term Brian Swane | January 29, 2024 After defeating the Nashville Predators 4-1 at Rogers Place on Saturday (Jan. 27), the Edmonton Oilers have now won 16 consecutive games, tying the Columbus Blue Jackets of 2016-17 for…
Oilers’ Skinner Honours Fuhr After Breaking Iconic Goalie’s Record Brian Swane | January 26, 2024 It would be completely understandable if Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner did not know a great deal about Grant Fuhr. After all, Skinner was just 17 months old when Fuhr…
Oilers Keep Making History with 3-0 Win Against Blackhawks Brian Swane | January 26, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers won their 15th consecutive game, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 at Rogers Place on Thursday (Jan. 25). Oilers captain Connor McDavid lit the lamp twice and Zach…
Oilers Find Ways to Keep Streak Alive in Ugly Win Against Jackets Brian Swane | January 24, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers extended their franchise record win streak to 14 games on Tuesday (Jan. 23) by defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 at Rogers Place. Warren Foegele, Dylan Holloway,…
Hyman Snub Reveals Flaws in All-Star Vote; Here’s How To Fix It Brian Swane | January 22, 2024 Recently, the NHL announced the 12 winners of the All-Star Fan Vote. Those dozen players (eight skaters and four goalies) join the 32 previously selected players (28 skaters and four…
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