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Mikko Koskinen

Oilers Smother Flames in Battle of Alberta Series

February 22, 2021 by Teagan Giselbrecht
Matthew Tkachuk, Mikko Koskinen

The Edmonton Oilers faced-off against the Calgary Flames in two back-to-back Battles of Alberta games, however, it wasn’t much of a contest as the Oilers won both affairs, 2-1 score …

Read moreOilers Smother Flames in Battle of Alberta Series

Categories Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers Tags Battle of Alberta, Connor McDavid, Mike Smith, Mikko Koskinen

Oilers Weekly: Depth Scoring Helping Turn Season Around

February 15, 2021 by Colton Pankiw
Jujhar Khaira Edmonton Oilers

It took some time, but this past week saw the Edmonton Oilers get above the .500 mark for the first time this season. Through 16 games, they have a 9-7 …

Read moreOilers Weekly: Depth Scoring Helping Turn Season Around

Categories Column, Edmonton Oilers Tags Jesse Puljujarvi, Mike Smith, Mikko Koskinen, Zack Kassian

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-4 Loss to the Flames

February 8, 2021 by Sean Mallon
Mikko Koskinen Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers came out on Saturday night for the first Battle of Alberta of the year and looked like they were going to take the Calgary Flames to the …

Read more3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-4 Loss to the Flames

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Jesse Puljujarvi, Mikko Koskinen

THW’s Goalie News: Varlamov’s 500th Game & Khudobin Scratched

February 8, 2021 by Sartaaj Bhullar
Semyon Varlamov New York Islanders

Two goaltenders highlight this weekend’s THW’s Goalie News. Semyon Varlamov played in his 500th career NHL game, while the Dallas Stars scratched Anton Khudobin for the game against the Chicago …

Read moreTHW’s Goalie News: Varlamov’s 500th Game & Khudobin Scratched

Categories Islanders Goaltending, Stars Goaltending Tags Anton Khudobin, Mike Smith, Mikko Koskinen, Semyon Varlamov

Edmonton Oilers’ 3 Stars of the Month – January 2021

February 2, 2021 by Andrew Mulville
Edmonton Oilers Three Stars of the Month

It is fair to say that the Edmonton Oilers will be happy to put January behind them. The Oilers struggled out of the gate, especially in their own end of …

Read moreEdmonton Oilers’ 3 Stars of the Month – January 2021

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Connor McDavid, Kailer Yamamoto, Leon Draisaitl, Mikko Koskinen

Oilers News & Rumors: Skinner, Grosenick, Bear, McDavid, More

January 31, 2021 by Jim Parsons
Connor McDavid,Mikko Koskinen

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is talk about the goaltending and which netminder will get the start Sunday night against the Ottawa Senators. The Oilers may …

Read moreOilers News & Rumors: Skinner, Grosenick, Bear, McDavid, More

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Connor McDavid, Ethan Bear, Mikko Koskinen, Stuart Skinner

Oilers Got Exactly What They Needed From Koskinen’s First 100 Games

January 29, 2021 by Chris Carnovale
Mikko Koskinen Edmonton Oilers

The career of Edmonton Oilers’ goaltender Mikko Koskinen has been a whirlwind thus far. He went from being selected by the New York Islanders with the 31st pick of the …

Read moreOilers Got Exactly What They Needed From Koskinen’s First 100 Games

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Goaltending Tags Mikko Koskinen

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Loss to the Maple Leafs

January 29, 2021 by Mehtab Singh Bains
Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid Toronto Maple Leafs Ron Hainsey

The first game of the Edmonton Oilers’ two-game set against the Toronto Maple Leafs was a highly contested affair that clearly lived up to the hype involved with this marquee …

Read more4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Loss to the Maple Leafs

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Mikko Koskinen, Riley Sheahan

4 Ups and 4 Downs Eight Games Into Oilers 2020-21 NHL Season

January 27, 2021 by Jim Parsons
Edmonton Oilers Zack Kassian, Darnell Nurse, Jujhar Khaira Leon Draisaitl

The 2020-21 NHL season is still in the early going. That said, because this particular season is only 56 games long, everything is amplified and the Edmonton Oilers 3-5 record …

Read more4 Ups and 4 Downs Eight Games Into Oilers 2020-21 NHL Season

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Jesse Puljujarvi, Kailer Yamamoto, Mikko Koskinen, Tyson Barrie

Oilers Goaltending Issues Rest Squarely on Holland’s Shoulders

January 19, 2021 by Colton Pankiw
Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland

Since he was hired by the Edmonton Oilers in early May 2019, general manager Ken Holland has done a solid job, almost as good as anyone could have asked for …

Read moreOilers Goaltending Issues Rest Squarely on Holland’s Shoulders

Categories Oilers Goaltending Tags Ken Holland, Mike Smith, Mikko Koskinen

4 Takeaways From the Oilers’ 3-1 Loss to the Canadiens

January 19, 2021 by Mehtab Singh Bains
Mikko Koskinen Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers put forth two absolutely abysmal performances in their back-to-back with the Montreal Canadiens en route to being outscored 8-2 over the two games. This article will outline …

Read more4 Takeaways From the Oilers’ 3-1 Loss to the Canadiens

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Mikko Koskinen, Tyson Barrie

The Oilers Have Options to Stabilize Their Goaltending Situation

January 18, 2021 by Julian Mongillo
Mike Smith Edmonton Oilers

Heading into the 2020-21 season it was clear that the biggest question for the Oilers team was its goaltending. After missing out on the plethora of goaltending options in free …

Read moreThe Oilers Have Options to Stabilize Their Goaltending Situation

Categories NHL Goaltending, Oilers Goaltending Tags Dustin Tokarski, Garret Sparks, Mike Smith, Mikko Koskinen
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