Edmonton Oilers News & Opinion

Avalanche Overpower Oilers With Big 2nd Period

The Canadian Press | April 3, 2019

DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon and Tyson Barrie scored a minute apart to ignite a four-goal second period as the playoff-chasing Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.
Down 2-0 after the opening period to an Edmo…

McDavid Frustrated & Unhappy

The Canadian Press | April 2, 2019

LAS VEGAS — Connor McDavid didn’t try to hide his feelings after the Edmonton Oilers’ playoff fate was sealed.
When asked what his frustration level was after the Oilers’ post-season hopes officially were extinguished on Monday, the Edmonton star said,…

Golden Knights Down Oilers on Marchessault’s Winner

The Canadian Press | April 2, 2019

LAS VEGAS — Jonathan Marchessault scored his sixth game-winning goal and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Monday night.
Vegas goaltender Malcolm Subban stopped 18 shots while making his ninth straight start in place of Marc-Andr…

Ducks Crush Oilers – Rakell Gets Natural Hat Trick

The Canadian Press | March 31, 2019

EDMONTON — Rickard Rakell notched a natural hat trick as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 on Saturday.
Corey Perry and Devin Shore also scored for the Ducks (33-37-10). Anaheim has won two of its past three, but is out of the playoff race…

THW Podcast – Ep. 17 – Oilers Talk w/ The Athletic’s Jonathan Willis

Jim Parsons | March 28, 2019

On the 17th episode of The Hockey Writers Podcast, Brandon Share-Cohen stops in to chat the news of the week in the NHL and we take a few minutes with…

Oilers’ Draisaitl Makes Rocket Richard Race Interesting

Ryan Szporer | March 28, 2019

At least for the time being, the NHL has a new runner-up in the race for the Rocket Richard Trophy. Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl’s recent hat trick against the…

NHL News & Notes: Bruins, Olofsson & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | March 27, 2019

In today’s News & Notes, the Boston Bruins have announced that they will be extending their partnership with the Providence Bruins for another 10 years, the Buffalo Sabres have recalled…

Oilers’ McDavid & Draisaitl on the Verge of History

Eric Friesen | March 27, 2019

Edmonton Oilers superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are undoubtedly the most dangerous offensive duo in the NHL. Since 2016-17, McDavid and Draisaitl have combined for 566 points, which is…

Oilers Drill Kings – Nugent-Hopkins & Draisaitl Get Hat Tricks

The Canadian Press | March 27, 2019

EDMONTON — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl each had three goals and Draisaitl added an assist as the Edmonton Oilers powered their way to an 8-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.
Connor McDavid added a goal and three assists and Zac…

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