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Numbers behind the Oilers 16-game winning streak

Remarkable results for the Edmonton Oilers, posting 16 straight wins over a 37 day stretch between December 21, 2023 and January 27, 2024. The Oilers dominance was really driven by their top six group, featuring McDavid and Draisaitl. With either of...

Published: 5 months ago by The Super Fan

NHL Notebook: Maple Leafs’ Morgan Reilly offered to have in-person hearing for cross check and Canucks’ Nikita Zadorov suspended for two games

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has offered a hearing to Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Reilly after a controversial hit Saturday night. The in-person hearing option allows the league to suspend Reilly for six games or more, as Sportsnet...

Published: 5 months ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers’ Connor McDavid talks about being a Nickelback fan and life outside the NHL

Yep, the rumours are true. The Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is, in fact, a Nickelback fan. In a recent interview with GQ Sports’ Alex Gheciu, McDavid talked about some things going on in his life besides scoring goals, winning hockey game...

Published: 5 months ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers Prospect Report: It’s like deja vu all over again

The famous Yogi Berra quote has been going through my head all week watching Edmonton Oilers prospects. The junior ranks have very few players making progress. The collegiate kids are essentially overage support players to their teams. The Condors ge...

Published: 5 months ago by Oilers Nation

Where does Ken Holland need to help the Edmonton Oilers most?

Published: 5 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers’ Blue Line Changes Hint Team Testing Touchy Deadline Trade

The post Oilers’ Blue Line Changes Hint Team Testing Touchy Deadline Trade appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers have been switching up their blue line pairings of late, which could mean they are testing the roster for a trade. The p...

Published: 5 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Edmonton Oilers Trade Talk: How to Fail at the Trade Deadline in Three Moves

There are some Edmonton Oilers trade rumors that just won’t go away and it’s starting… The post Edmonton Oilers Trade Talk: How to Fail at the Trade Deadline in Three Moves appeared first on Beer League Heroes. The post Edmonton Oilers Trade Talk: Ho...

Published: 5 months ago by Beer League Heroes

Reverse Mailbag: Is Sean Walker worth a first round pick?

Welcome back to the Reverse Mailbag! Every week, I post a link to five questions on my Twitter account (@LiamHorrobin). By responding, you could be featured in this piece. The Reverse Mailbag will come out every weekend with your thoughts on the Edmo...

Published: 5 months ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers Must Learn Lessons From Disappointing 4-0 Loss to Kings

The Edmonton Oilers played their worst game in nearly two months on Saturday (Feb. 10), falling 4-0 to the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Quinton Byfield scored two goals…

Published: 5 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Three Key Things: Oilers scoring woes, special teams struggles, and City and Colour

Friday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks wasn’t the prettiest win the Oilers ever collected, but the job got done, and that’s ultimately what matters. Against the Los Angeles Kings, however, Edmonton needed to be a whole lot better if their plan was t...

Published: 5 months ago by Oilers Nation