McDavid, Laine, Crosby Named NHL’s 3 Stars The Canadian Press | October 14, 2019 NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid was named the NHL’s first star of the week Monday. Winnipeg Jets winger Patrik Laine and Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby were the second and third stars, respectively for the NHL week ending Oc…
McDavid, Draisaitl Help Unbeaten Oilers Defeat Rangers 4-1 The Canadian Press | October 12, 2019 NEW YORK — Connor McDavid scored the tiebreaking goal and Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, all in the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 4-1 Saturday for their season-opening fifth straight win. Oscar Klefbom had…
So Far, So Good for the Edmonton Oilers Rob Soria | October 7, 2019 It hasn’t always been pretty but grading victories is not something the 2019-20 Edmonton Oilers can concern themselves with. Two games, two wins and both coming by the narrowest of…
Oilers Outsider: Opening Week Offers Optimism Larry Fisher | October 7, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers are off to a 2-0 start thanks to a pair of exciting home wins. That is good news for both the standings and ticket sales going forward.…
McDavid Has 4 Points as Oilers Down Kings 6-5 The Canadian Press | October 6, 2019 EDMONTON — James Neal had a pair of goals and Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers won their second in a row to start the season, defeating the Los Angeles Kings 6-5 in an offensive slugfest on Saturday. Zack Kassian, Joak…
NHL Rumors: McDavid, Byfuglien, Johnson, More Kyle Gipe | October 5, 2019 In today’s NHL Rumors, does Connor McDavid have a deadline for the Edmonton Oilers to get competitive? Also, what is the status of Dustin Byfuglien? Plus, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike…
McDavid Scores Winner, Draisaitl with Three Points as Oilers Beat Canucks The Canadian Press | October 3, 2019 EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers opened the 2019-20 NHL season with a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. Connor McDavid broke a 2-2 deadlock with five-and-a-half minutes to play, sp…
NHL Standings Predictions: Could This Be The Leafs’ Year? Larry Fisher | October 2, 2019 Predictions are always fun but never easy — and rarely right. With the parity in today’s NHL — false or not — making predictions becomes that much more difficult. Especially…
Oilers Open Season Wednesday, GM Ken Holland Says Goal Is Playoffs The Canadian Press | October 1, 2019 EDMONTON — With the woebegone Edmonton Oilers set to open their NHL season Wednesday, new general manager Ken Holland bristled when it was suggested fans are being told to be patient for a playoff contender. “I don’t think I’ve said that. Don’t pu…
A Healthy Mcdavid Remains the Key for Edmonton Oilers This Season The Canadian Press | September 30, 2019 EDMONTON — In an off-season of change for the Edmonton Oilers, the most significant news came last Tuesday when captain Connor McDavid was deemed fit to play in his first exhibition game. McDavid, who tore the posterior cruciate ligament in his le…
Oilers News and Rumors: Bear, Burdasov, Nugent-Hopkins, More Jim Parsons | September 26, 2019 In today’s update on the Edmonton Oilers, there is news and speculation regarding Ethan Bear and Joel Persson, there is a bit more clarity (at least there will be after…
Connor Mcdavid Set to Return from Knee Injury The Canadian Press | September 24, 2019 Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid will play his first game tonight since suffering a knee injury in last year’s season finale. The Oilers say McDavid will make his 2019 pre-season debut against the visiting Arizona Coyotes. “He’s wanted to play for t…