Scout’s Analysis: Where Ty Emberson fits on Edmonton’s defence

As part of their off-season lineup shuffling, the Oilers brought in 24-year-old defenceman Ty Emberson from San Jose. Scout Jason Bukala examines the player and projects where he fits into the lineup.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Oilers Visual Recap 75: Edmonton takes over game versus Avalanche to clinch playoff spot

On the Edmonton Oilers’ 75th game of the season, they had a chance to clinch a playoff spot. The team that tripped, stumbled, and faceplanted into the league’s basement and a lengthy amount of time as the 31st-place team. Now they’re heading to the p...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

What are the optimal forward line combinations for the Edmonton Oilers?

With a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night, the Edmonton Oilers have officially clinched a playoff spot. However, as we near closer to the playoffs, the Oilers don’t seem to have an established set of forward line combinations. Si...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

2023-24 Game 76: Oilers at Flames

In the book Lions in Winter, there’s a story about Montreal Canadiens defenseman Terry Harper. He was a shutdown defender, didn’t…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

The Day After 75.0: Will this be the lineup the Oilers deploy in the playoffs?

I don’t know about you, but I woke up Saturday morning feeling good. The Oilers clinched the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year the night before in thanks to a dominant performance over the Colorado Avalanche. They took advantage of a tough trav...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

10 Biggest Oilers Draft Busts Since 2000

The Edmonton Oilers struggles at the draft table have been well documented over the years. Poor drafting and developing has been a critical factor in why the Oilers have made…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers clinch playoff spot and here's what fans had to say

The Edmonton Oilers were able to clinch a playoff spot for the fifth-straight season last night after a big 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Oilers needed just one point in last night’s outing to secure a postseason berth, but were able to pi...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Oilers clinch playoff berth with 6-2 demolition of the Colorado Avalanche

The Oilers had a big test on Friday night with the Avalanche in town, and I am thrilled to report that they handled their business like champs, dumping Colorado by a 6-2 final score. Would it be unfair if I said that was the best complete effort we’v...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Rantanen to be 'under evaluation for a while' after hit by Ekholm

Colorado Avalanche winger Mikko Rantanen will be "under evaluation for a while" after suffering an injury Friday against the Edmonton Oilers, head coach Jared Bednar told reporters postgame.Rantanen was on the receiving end of a huge hit by Oilers de...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

Player grades: Oilers bury Avalanche in blizzard of bounces, clinch playoff berth

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers loaded up the top line vs. Avalanche. Why it worked, and why it could continue

Kris Knoblauch can put two Hart Trophy winners with a 52-goal scorer from this season and have little worry about the rest of the lineup.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

In star-studded matchup, Oilers’ depth provides the playoff-clinching response

The Oilers were in need of a response after a 5-0 thumping on Wednesday, and they got a playoff-clinching on on Friday. With two of the game’s biggest stars on the ice, it was the Oilers’ depth that tipped the scales.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Oilers Clinch Playoff Spot For Fifth Straight Season

It sure didn’t look like this would happen back in October, but the Edmonton Oilers have clinched a spot in this year’s NHL playoffs following a 6-2 victory over the…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers