Today in Hockey History: Dec. 8 Matthew Zator | December 8, 2024 Dec. 8 has been a very unique date in National Hockey League history. It gave us the first goal that was actually shot into the net by a goaltender. It…
Edmonton Oilers’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Matthew Zator | December 2, 2024 *Article was updated in December 2024 The Edmonton Oilers have a long history of prolific goal scorers. Not only that, but they also have a plethora of Hall-of-Fame twine ticklers…
Oilers’ 1,000-Point Club: Gretzky, Kurri and Messier’s Historic Moments Brian Swane | November 14, 2024 With his next goal or assist, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will have 1,000 career NHL regular season points. After recording a goal and three assists in Edmonton’s 4-3 overtime…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17 Matthew Zator | October 17, 2024 Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The records for the most wins by a goaltender and points by a defenseman…
Edmonton Oilers 50-Goal Scorers Tony Wolak | July 18, 2024 During the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers epitomized offense. From the 1981-82 season through 1985-86, they scored an average of 5.29 goals per game. They peaked in the 1983-84 season, putting up…
Edmonton Oilers’ Top 7 Game 7 Heroes Brian Swane | June 24, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers are 8-5 all-time in Game 7, including 4-4 on the road. Edmonton’s winner-take-all history ranges from the infamous to the iconic. Over the course of Edmonton’s 13…
Zach Hyman’s Remarkable Postseason with the Edmonton Oilers The Old Prof | June 4, 2024 When Zach Hyman left the Toronto Maple Leafs and signed with the Edmonton Oilers, most fans thought the Oilers had paid too much for the gritty forward. Every Maple Leafs…
Today in Hockey History: May 30 Matthew Zator | May 30, 2024 This date in National Hockey League history has seen its fair share of memorable moments. From Stanley Cup Final drama to coaching changes and trades, May 30 has provided us…
Today in Hockey History: May 21 Matthew Zator | May 21, 2024 Two of the greatest dynasties in National Hockey League history hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup on this date. May 21 has also seen some big individual performances and final games for…
Today in Hockey History: May 18 Matthew Zator | May 18, 2024 The winningest franchise in National Hockey League history had plenty to celebrate on this date throughout the decades. Also, one of the greatest European imports to ever play in the…
NHL’s Highest-Scoring Playoff Games Ryan Gagne | April 24, 2024 Early in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, teams already combined for 12 and 11 goals in one game. As surprising as those scores are, they failed to crack the top…
All-Time Leaders in Stanley Cup Playoff Hat Tricks Grant Tingley | April 16, 2024 On April 19, 2023, Roope Hintz registered his first career postseason hat trick in the Dallas Stars’ 7-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 2 of their first-round series.…