3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-2 Victory Over Kraken in Kane’s Return Brian Swane | January 18, 2023 Positive vibes abound on Tuesday (Jan. 17) at Rogers Place, where the Edmonton Oilers welcomed back Evander Kane and won their fourth straight game by defeating the Seattle Kraken 5-2. Kane, playing…
Oilers’ Janmark and Kostin Stepped Up Big in Kane’s Absence Brian Swane | January 17, 2023 Wednesday (Jan. 18) will mark exactly 10 weeks from when the Edmonton Oilers recalled forwards Mattias Janmark and Klim Kostin from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. The moves…
Oilers Takeaways From Win vs. 1st-Place Golden Knights Brian Swane | January 15, 2023 It saw their fewest goals scored, most goals allowed, and smallest margin of victory during their current three-game road winning streak. But the Edmonton Oilers’ 4-3 defeat of the Vegas…
Oilers’ 6-2 Win in Anaheim is Encouraging, But Concerns Remain Brian Swane | January 12, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game winless skid with their first road victory of the new year, 6-2 over the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Wednesday (Jan. 11). Klim Kostin scored…
Oilers’ McDavid at New Level with Most Frequent Scoring of Career Brian Swane | January 11, 2023 Following his goal in the Edmonton Oilers’ 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday (Jan. 9), Connor McDavid now has scored 34 times and picked up 43 assists through Edmonton’s…
6 Times the Oilers Changed Coaches During the Season Brian Swane | January 8, 2023 Since entering the NHL in 1979 following its merger with the World Hockey Association (WHA), the Edmonton Oilers have replaced their head coach six times during the season, most recently…
Oilers Continue Trend of Blowing Home Leads in Loss to Avalanche Brian Swane | January 8, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers officially reached the midpoint of their 2022-23 schedule on Saturday (Jan. 7), and Game No. 41 epitomized what has been a confounding first half of the season…
3 Encouraging Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-2 Win Over Islanders Brian Swane | January 6, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers got a complete performance on Thursday (Jan. 5) in a 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders to snap their five-game home losing streak at Rogers Place. There were no…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-2 Loss to Kraken in First Game of 2023 Brian Swane | January 4, 2023 The new year did not get off to a great start for the Edmonton Oilers. It actually got off to a fantastic start. But then it turned very bad, very…
Oilers’ 5 Most Memorable Game 7s Brian Swane | December 31, 2022 *This was published during the 2022 Playoffs They’re the greatest two words in sports, and for the first time in more than three decades, Game 7 is going to be…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 7-2 Win Without Draisaitl in Seattle Brian Swane | December 31, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers played one of their best games of the 2022-23 NHL season on Friday (Dec. 30), picking up their second straight win by defeating the Seattle Kraken, 7-2, at Climate…
Oilers’ Barrie Deserves Praise After Scoring 100th Career Goal Brian Swane | December 30, 2022 Tuesday (Dec. 27) was a milestone night for Edmonton Oilers defenseman Tyson Barrie, who notched career goal No. 100 in his team’s 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Barrie…
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