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Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: March 1

March 1, 2021 by Greg Boysen

We are into March, which usually means the playoff push intensifies across the National Hockey League, leading to many big moments over the years. The greatest player to ever lace …

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Categories Column, Flames History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Predators History, Top Stories Tags Jaromir Jagr, Ron Francis, Wayne Gretzky

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 24

February 24, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers

Feb. 24 has been a big day for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchise. In addition, the greatest of them all had two early-career memories where he …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Sabres History, Top Stories Tags Alexander Mogilny, Stan Mikita, Wayne Gretzky

Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Franchise-Record Win Streak 20 Years Later

February 20, 2021 by Brian Swane
Doug Weight Edmonton Oilers

If you really want to test the depths of an Edmonton Oilers fan’s knowledge, ask them to name when they had their longest win streak in the National Hockey League. …

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Categories Hockey History, Oilers History Tags Doug Weight, Tommy Salo

Today in Hockey History: Feb.19

February 19, 2021 by Greg Boysen
St. Louis Blues' Jordan Binnington Alex Pietrangelo

Three big-time hockey cities – Montreal, Edmonton and Washington – all had plenty of memories on this date. Feb. 19 has also provided us with some great performances and milestones …

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Categories Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Sabres History, Top Stories Tags Jordan Binnington, Kevin Lowe, Martin St. Louis

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 18

February 18, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Blake Wheeler Winnipeg Jets

Feb. 18 is a date that had numerous events the National Hockey League had never seen before. In addition, some of the greatest players to skate in Boston had special …

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Categories Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Jets History, Oilers History, Senators History, Top Stories Tags Blake Wheeler, Craig Anderson, Jean Ratelle

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 17

February 17, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Bernie Parent, Philadelphia Flyers

The Great One had an infatuation with the number five and 200 was another lucky number on this date in National Hockey League history. Also, there were multiple memories in …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Top Stories Tags Bernie Parent, Maurice Richard, Wayne Gretzky

5 Oilers From the Dynasty Era Who Returned to Play in Edmonton

February 12, 2021 by Brian Swane
Kevin Lowe Bill Ranford Edmonton Oilers

Dozens of players, at one point in time or another, helped the Edmonton Oilers capture five Stanley Cups between 1984 and 1990. By the mid-90s, only a couple remained with …

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Categories Hockey History, Oilers History, Top Stories Tags Glenn Anderson, Kevin Lowe, Marty McSorley, Petr Klima

Today Hockey in History: Feb. 11

February 11, 2021 by Greg Boysen
St. Louis Blues Jordan Binnington San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski

Feb. 11 has been a numbers day throughout National Hockey League history. The numbers 400, 500 and 1,000 reappeared multiple times over the decades. Also, there were a handful of …

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Categories Bruins History, Column, Ducks History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Top Stories Tags Joe Pavelski, Mark Messier, Sidney Crosby

Oilers’ 5 Most Memorable Super Bowl Sunday Games

February 5, 2021 by Brian Swane
Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers

The Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will square off in the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, and the Edmonton Oilers’ football fanatics won’t …

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Categories Hockey History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 4

February 4, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Wayne Gretzky, Los Angeles Kings

The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of skates had himself three big nights on this date in National Hockey League history. Both teams in New York had …

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Categories Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Top Stories Tags Guy Lafleur, Jaromir Jagr, Mario Lemieux, Wayne Gretzky

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 3

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Peter Bondra, Washington Capitals

This has been a very intriguing date in the history of the National Hockey League. In Detroit, two all-time greats who shared the same last name left their mark. More …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers History, Red Wings History, Sabres History, Top Stories Tags Gordie Howe, Jari Kurri, Peter Bondra

Oilers’ Unhappy Reunion With Glenn Anderson 25 Years Later

January 31, 2021January 30, 2021 by Brian Swane
Glenn Anderson of the Edmonton Oilers

There have been many instances of former players returning to the Edmonton Oilers years after their initial go-round with the National Hockey League club. Kevin Lowe came back to provide …

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Categories Hockey History, Oilers History Tags Glen Sather, Glenn Anderson
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