Oilers’ Kane Carries Contentious Past Into Meeting With Sharks Brian Swane | March 24, 2022 There probably won’t be any friendly socializing between Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane and his former teammates before they host the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Place in Edmonton on…
3 Takeaways as Oilers Blow Late Lead in 5-3 Loss to Stars Brian Swane | March 23, 2022 Two nights. Two games. Two losses. But two entirely different sentiments for the Edmonton Oilers on their quick road trip this week. One day after falling 3-2 in overtime to…
3 Takeaways as Oilers Make Statement in OT Loss to Avalanche Brian Swane | March 22, 2022 In what was a spectacular showcase of hockey, played with speed, skill, and savvy, as 60 minutes wasn’t enough to separate the team atop the NHL overall standings from the…
Oilers’ Smith Set to Become Third 40-Year-Old Player in Franchise History Brian Swane | March 20, 2022 Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith turns 40 on Tuesday, March 22, just one day after the NHL trade deadline passes. Barring the highly unlikely event of the veteran netminder being…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-1 Victory Over Sabres to Extend Win Streak Brian Swane | March 18, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-1 at Rogers Place on Thursday (March 17), winning for a fourth straight time as they continue their drive towards the 2022 Stanley…
4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-1 Win Over Defending Champion Lightning Brian Swane | March 13, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers picked up two big points in their race to the playoffs with a 4-1 win over the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning at Rogers…
Oilers Have Regressed Instead of Improved From Last Season Brian Swane | March 6, 2022 After suffering a 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens at Rogers Place on Saturday (March 5), the Edmonton Oilers have played 56 games, which just happens to be the length…
3 Issues That Resurfaced in Oilers’ 4-3 Overtime Loss to Blackhawks Brian Swane | March 4, 2022 In a game that felt unnervingly familiar, the Edmonton Oilers were defeated 4-3 by the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Thursday (March 3), battling back from deficits of…
5 Times Oilers Changed Coaches During the Season Brian Swane | March 3, 2022 *This was originally published in Jan. 2022 With the Edmonton Oilers having won just twice in their last 13 games, there’s a growing chorus of voices in Oil Country calling…
Oilers’ Forward Brad Malone’s Road Back to the NHL by the Numbers Brian Swane | March 3, 2022 Brad Malone made his season debut with the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday (March 1) during their 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Related: Koskinen’s First Shutout…
4 Reasons the Oilers Need Skinner Starting Brian Swane | February 26, 2022 In the aftermath of another poor performance by Edmonton Oilers netminder Mike Smith in a 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday (Feb. 23), Oil Country echoed with…
3 Takeaways From Oilers Loss to Lightning as Mike Smith Struggles Again Brian Swane | February 24, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers lost 5-3 by the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on Wednesday (Feb. 23), suffering a second consecutive defeat after starting 5-0…
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