What to expect of newly claimed Edmonton Oilers forward Kasperi Kapanen

The Edmonton Oilers bolstered their forward depth, claiming Kasperi Kapanen off of waivers on Tuesday. A former first-round pick, Kapanen is a name that many fans will be familiar with. Kapanen has had some good seasons, and his share of big moments....

Published: 2 weeks ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers' Stuart Skinner rebounds against Lightning: 'He’s been really solid'

Skinner kicked off a stretch against the NHL's best by stopping 21 of 22 shots, helping the Oilers to their sixth win in seven games.

Published: 10 hours ago by The Athletic

Top candidates to captain Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off

We’re now just two months away from the NHL’s inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off. With jersey designs revealed and rosters finalized, most of the preparations for the highly-anticipated international tournament are complete. But one big question remains… W...

Published: 10 hours ago by Daily Hive

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 2-1 Win Over Lightning

Lightning indeed doesn’t strike twice, as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Tuesday night (Dec. 10), to conclude their three-game homestand. The Oilers went a perfect…

Published: 11 hours ago by The Hockey Writers

Stuart Skinner shines, Leon Draisaitl scores with his mind, and the Oilers beat the Lightning with smart hockey

The Edmonton Oilers have a very tough five-game stretch on their schedule, which started Tuesday with a visit from the Tampa Bay Lightning. While some suggest the Lightning aren’t the team they once were, I see a roster still ripe with point producer...

Published: 11 hours ago by Oilers Nation

Has Father Time caught up with these star forwards?

What’s the verdict on struggling thirtysomethings Nugent-Hopkins, Zibanejad, Stamkos and Lindholm?

Published: 11 hours ago by Daily Faceoff

Player grades: Goaltending + team defence + timely scoring = Oilers' recipe to beat Lightning

Published: 15 hours ago by Edmonton Journal

Player grades: Goaltending + defence + timely scoring = Oilers' recipe to beat Lighting

Published: 16 hours ago by Edmonton Journal

Skinner, Oilers continue to ooze confidence ahead of big test

On this night, Skinner’s even-keeled, professional game was a metaphor for an Oilers performance that oozed confidence and experience.

Published: 19 hours ago by SportsNet

Instant Reaction: Oilers avoid late scare and beat Lightning 2-1

Low-scoring games, high-scoring games, it doesn’t matter. The Edmonton Oilers are finding ways to win games right now. The Oilers hosted the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday evening and they defeated the 2020 and 2021 Stanley Cup champions by a score o...

Published: 20 hours ago by Oilers Nation

Leon Draisaitl scores league-leading 20th as Oilers edge past Lightning

Leon Draisaitl had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers won their third game in a row, hanging on to get past the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Tuesday.

Published: 20 hours ago by SportsNet

Oilers Win 2-1 After Dramatic Finish Over Lightning

The post Oilers Win 2-1 After Dramatic Finish Over Lightning appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers picked up a dramatic win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, a 2-1 win with a close call in the final seconds. The post Oilers Win...

Published: 20 hours ago by NHL Trade Talk