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To understate, players with the level of skill we’ve seen first-hand from Connor McDavid over the years don’t come along very often. Factor in a competitive streak and desire to win that just won’t quit and you get what we’re seeing from the Edmonton...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Who the Edmonton Oilers should target at the trade deadline

The Edmonton Oilers have rebounded tremendously since their 5–12–1 start to the season. While they are still a bit out of a divisional spot, they’re back over .500 are in a pretty good position to grab a wild card spot with a bunch of games in hand....

Published: 9 months ago by The Oil Rig

How might the Edmonton Oilers roster develop now that they are back in the playoff picture: 9 Things

Published: 9 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Three Key Things: Zach Hyman can’t stop scoring, Oilers in the wildcard spot, and revenge games

There’s nothing better than an Oilers game on Hockey Night in Canada, and last night, the boys had the opportunity to extend their winning streak with a victory over the struggling Ottawa Senators. And while it didn’t go exactly as planned, the Oiler...

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

How Oilers’ Zach Hyman is defying aging curves to become a top NHL goal scorer

At 31 years old, Hyman is up to 25 goals through 35 games thanks to his third hat trick of the season.

Published: 9 months ago by The Athletic

Oilers Sunday Census: How many career points will Connor McDavid finish the season with?

On January 2, 2024, Connor McDavid started the new year off with a bang. Not only did he notch his 10th career five-point game, but he also scored his 900th career point, in only his 602nd game. That made McDavid the 5th fastest player to hit 900 poi...

Published: 9 months ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers’ Trade Strategy May Shift if Holloway Succeeds at Center

Edmonton Oilers’ forward Dylan Holloway made strides in his development before being injured on Nov. 13. During the Oilers’ early-season struggles, there were nights when his motor was relentless, making…

Published: 9 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers Visual Recap 36: Edmonton gets into a playoff spot with seventh win in a row

The Edmonton Oilers continue to be the hottest team in the league as they’ve now reached seven straight wins. Their latest though was a big one as it put them into a wild card position. This was after being 31st in the league at the end of October. C...

Published: 9 months ago by The Oil Rig

Hyman’s Hat Trick Propels Oilers Past Sens for 7th Straight Win

The Edmonton Oilers extended their win streak to seven games with a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators at Rogers Place on Saturday (Jan. 6). Zach Hyman accounted for all…

Published: 9 months ago by The Hockey Writers

The Day After 35.0: Win over Senators put Edmonton Oilers in playoff spot

It’s been a hot minute, but the Edmonton Oilers are officially back in the playoff picture. After a dismal start to the season that left some concerned over the team being at risk of missing post-season play entirely, it’s been a more than impressive...

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Which NHLers should take up remaining 12 All-Star spots?

The NHL unveiled its initial 32 All-Stars on Thursday. Twelve more players (eight skaters, four goalies) will be added from a fan vote ending Jan. 11.With one player from each team being named an All-Star, there will inevitably be omissions that allo...

Published: 9 months ago by The Score

Player grades: Hyman hat trick powers Oilers past Senators

Published: 9 months ago by Edmonton Journal

The ‘net front man’: Oilers’ Hyman keeps finding creative ways to score

Zach Hyman had a hat trick in the Oilers’ win Saturday night, and each goal was scored in a different way. His creativeness on the offensive end is special, and it’s a big reason why the 31-year-old forward is having the best season of his life.

Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet