Oilers’ McDavid & Draisaitl Both Have Paths to 150 Points This Season Brian Swane | October 27, 2021 Five. That’s the number of players in National Hockey League history that have scored 150 points in a season. Phil Esposito, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Bernie Nichols, Steve Yzerman are…
Oilers 5-0 Start Ranks Among Best in Franchise History Brian Swane | October 25, 2021 For just the fourth time since joining the NHL in 1979, the Edmonton Oilers have started the season 5-0. The Oilers opened their schedule with home victories over the Vancouver…
Gretzky Says Oilers Power Play Better Than in His Era Brian Swane | October 23, 2021 During the second intermission of Sportsnet’s broadcast of the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas on Friday (October 22), Sportsnet reporter Gene Princepe caught…
Oilers Can Turn to Skinner in Net During Smith’s Injury Absence Brian Swane | October 21, 2021 There is a sense of unease in Oil Country, as Edmonton Oilers starting goaltender Mike Smith was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 20, after he was hurt against the…
3 Surprise Standouts From Oilers First 3 Games Brian Swane | October 20, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers are 3-0 after rallying to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 6-5 on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Rogers Place. With six points, Edmonton sits atop the Pacific Division standings…
Oilers Prospects Off to Hot Starts in CHL and NCAA Brian Swane | October 18, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers are off to a perfect start in the 2021-22 NHL season, with a 2-0-0 record after defeating the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Wednesday (October 13) and the…
Oilers 3 Burning Questions in 2021-22 Brian Swane | October 13, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers open the 2021-22 season on Wednesday (Oct. 13) when they host their Pacific Division rivals, the Vancouver Canucks, at Rogers Place. Hopes are high in Oil Country…
Oilers’ Koskinen in a Better Situation After Personally Challenging Season Brian Swane | October 6, 2021 It’s getting close to three years now that goaltender Mikko Koskinen has been the object of derision in Oil Country. Ever since the Edmonton Oilers signed Koskinen to a three-year…
3 Oilers That Need to Step Up in Final 3 Preseason Games Brian Swane | October 4, 2021 Through five games, the on-ice parts of the NHL preseason have been pretty encouraging for the Edmonton Oilers. The goalies, young and old, are looking sharp, Finnish forward Jesse Puljujarvi…
Oilers’ 3 Bold Predictions for the 2021-22 Season Brian Swane | September 29, 2021 There is a lot of excitement around the Edmonton Oilers heading into the 2021-22 season. With their core of young superstars having another year under their belt, several promising prospects…
Oilers’ Newcomers Shine in Preseason Win Over Flames Brian Swane | September 27, 2021 The newcomers stole the show as the Edmonton Oilers opened their preseason schedule with a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday (Sept. 26). Xavier…
4 Things to Know About Oilers PTO Forward Colton Sceviour Brian Swane | September 25, 2021 When the Edmonton Oilers announced they had signed Colton Sceviour to a professional tryout agreement (PTO) earlier this month, news that the 32-year-old forward was coming to training camp was…
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