Oilers’ Mike Smith Proving Doubters Wrong Brian Swane | April 4, 2021 It’s really starting to look like it might be time to ask Mike Smith and Ken Holland for their forgiveness. Actually, it’s more just a matter of who is owed…
Oilers Game With Flames Takes on New Significance Amid Schedule Upheaval Brian Swane | April 2, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers host the Calgary Flames on Friday night in a game that’s actually taking place when it is supposed to. It comes as the North Division schedule is…
Oilers Make Statement With Overtime Win Against Maple Leafs Brian Swane | March 30, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers’ exciting come-from-behind 3-2 win in overtime against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Monday will go down as one in the win column, and two…
Oilers’ Other Dynamic Duo Providing Production Not Seen in Decades Brian Swane | March 28, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers are second in the National Hockey League with 119 goals (all stats current as of games completed on March 27), behind only the defending Stanley Cup champion…
Oilers’ Keys to Success in Crucial Series Against Maple Leafs Brian Swane | March 26, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers are set to square off with the Toronto Maple Leafs for a pair of National Hockey League North Division heavyweight tilts at the Scotiabank Centre, Saturday and…
All-Time Alberta-Born Lineup Brian Swane | March 25, 2021 There have been some 600 Albertans that have reached the National Hockey League, more than any other province except Ontario or Quebec. Among them are some of the game’s greatest,…
McDavid’s Chase for 100 Points Just Got Very Real Brian Swane | March 20, 2021 The National Hockey League season wasn’t yet four weeks old when I wrote about how Edmonton Oilers’ superstars Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid were on pace to reach 100 points…
Oilers’ 5 Most Memorable Games Against the Modern-Day Jets Brian Swane | March 19, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets are set for a huge series, with games Thursday (7 p.m. MT) and Saturday (8 p.m. MT) at Rogers Place. Not only are the…
Oilers’ Habit of Giving Up First Goal Is Not a Recipe for Success Brian Swane | March 17, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers fell behind 2-0 to the Calgary Flames on Monday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. It was the 17th time in 31 games this season, including eight of…
Oilers Fun Facts & Cool Stats From the First Half Brian Swane | March 12, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers beat the Ottawa Senators 7-1 on Wednesday, to hit the mid-point of the 2020-21 National Hockey League season with a 17-11-0 record. Currently tied for second place…
Oilers’ 5 Top Games From the First Half of 2020-21 Brian Swane | March 11, 2021 Twenty-eight down, 28 to go. The Edmonton Oilers concluded the first half of the 2020-21 National Hockey League season impressively, steamrolling the Ottawa Senators 7-1 at Rogers Place on Wednesday.…
Oilers Have Chance to Climb Standings With 3-Game Series Against Senators Brian Swane | March 8, 2021 Believe it or not, the 2020-21 National Hockey League season is already at its midpoint. The Edmonton Oilers will complete the first and begin the second half of their 56-game…
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