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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...

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Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Bedard’s game against McDavid, Oilers is NHL’s first Connor vs. Connor episode

Bedard’s game against McDavid, Oilers is NHL’s first Connor vs. Connor episode

Before any of us had even heard of the National Hockey League’s next great player, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was already trading pucks with a precocious young lad who would hang around the rink in Burnaby long enough to get in drill or two with the big boy...

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Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet

Monday Musings: Hits from behind, Oilers are rolling, Penguins’ terrible PP, and more…

Monday Musings: Hits from behind, Oilers are rolling, Penguins’ terrible PP, and more…

The NHL has shown an unwillingness to crack down on hits from behind. Why? I have no idea. Up until about 10 years ago, headshots were a regular occurrence in the NHL. But the league finally woke up and decided to crack down on headshots. Today, you...

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Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

What can we learn from how the Edmonton Oilers deploy forward lines and defensive pairings?

What can we learn from how the Edmonton Oilers deploy forward lines and defensive pairings?

Over the last twelve games under Kris Knoblauch, we’ve seen a lot of continuity and consistency when it comes to player deployment and line combinations at even-strength (5v5). On the back end, the same three defensive tandems have played about 83 pe...

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Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers’ Coaching Staff Placing Trust in the 3rd Line

Oilers’ Coaching Staff Placing Trust in the 3rd Line

The Edmonton Oilers have recovered from a disastrous start to the 2023-24 season. The team is now .500 for the first time, thanks to many factors. Coaches Kris Knoblauch and…

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Published: 9 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilersnation Everyday: Back to 500!

Oilersnation Everyday: Back to 500!

The Edmonton Oilers stayed hot over the weekend with back-to-back wins to extend their win streak to seven games. The first win game on Friday night in what was a tight contest versus the Minnesota Wild. A controversial non-call on Evander Kane on Wi...

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Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers’ Bouchard closing in on top spot in NHL defenceman scoring race

Oilers’ Bouchard closing in on top spot in NHL defenceman scoring race

The Edmonton Oilers are rolling with seven-straight wins and defenceman Evan Bouchard is a big reason why. The contentious offensive defender has been a hot topic for Oilers fans who seem to either love or hate the 24-year-old. Bouchard did have a s...

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Published: 9 months ago by Daily Hive

Pickard shares adorable moment with Oilers kid reporter after big win

Pickard shares adorable moment with Oilers kid reporter after big win

The Edmonton Oilers got some help from an unexpected source in last night’s 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Back-up goaltender Calvin Pickard started in just his second game of the season for the Oilers and put in a stellar performance, stop...

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Published: 9 months ago by Daily Hive

Tough Gig: Calvin Pickard Prevails

Tough Gig: Calvin Pickard Prevails

With all the talk about what the Edmonton Oilers need to do to fix their goaltending after Jack Campbell came off the rails again and was sent to the minors over a month ago, Calvin Pickard has gone about his business exactly as his job description d...

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Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Connor Brown just can’t catch a break with the Oilers

Connor Brown just can’t catch a break with the Oilers

Connor Brown thought he’d finally scored his first regular season goal for the Oilers, but unfortunately for him, fate had other ideas. It’s been a tough time so far for Connor Brown, since he arrived in Edmonton. After looking good during preseason...

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Published: 9 months ago by Oil On Whyte

Ten pleasant surprises from past Edmonton Oilers

Ten pleasant surprises from past Edmonton Oilers

There is nothing people like more than an underdog. Movies like Rudy and Miracle hit you right in the feels, and even more so when they are based on a true story. They give us all a glimmer of hope that no matter the circumstances, there is the possi...

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Published: 9 months ago by The Oil Rig

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-1 Win Against Devils

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-1 Win Against Devils

The NHL’s hottest team showed no signs of slowing down Sunday (Dec. 10), as the Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 4-1 matinee victory over…

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Published: 9 months ago by The Hockey Writers

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