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Today in Hockey History: May 21

Matthew Zator | May 21, 2022

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…

Oilers’ 5 Most Memorable Game 7s

Brian Swane | May 14, 2022

They’re the greatest two words in sports, and for the first time in more than three decades, Game 7 is going to be on the marquee in Oil Country. Saturday…

All-Time Leaders in Stanley Cup Playoff Hat Tricks

Grant Tingley | May 10, 2022

Last Wednesday night (May 4, 2022), Kirill Kaprizov registered his first career postseason hat trick in the Minnesota Wild’s 6-2 win over the St. Louis Blues in Game 2 of…

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 3

Greg Boysen | February 3, 2022

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…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 17

Greg Boysen | January 17, 2022

Both 500 and 13 were magic numbers on this date in National Hockey League history. Three was a pretty big number, too, as a slew of Hockey Hall of Famers…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 8

Greg Boysen | December 8, 2021

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, 2021

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 that have donned the blue and…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17

Greg Boysen | October 17, 2021

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…

The Greatest Draft in Edmonton Oilers History: 1979 or 1980?

Stephen Ground | September 29, 2021

The Edmonton Oilers have drafted a number of exceptional hockey players since the franchise entered the National Hockey League in 1979. In total, the Oilers have selected a massive 401…

Edmonton Oilers with 100-Point Seasons

Josh Vold | August 27, 2021

The Edmonton Oilers have been home to some of the best players to ever play the game. From their dynasty days in the 1980s to the modern-day NHL, nine Oilers…

1995-96 Rangers: Sad End to Stanley Cup Hopes

Tom Castro | August 23, 2021

The New York Rangers made magic in 1993-94, carrying their long-suffering fans on a wild Stanley Cup drought-busting ride that still rates among the greatest moments in NHL history. Three…

Edmonton Oilers 50-Goal Scorers

THW Archives | July 17, 2021

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…

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