Oilers make surprising lineup change with Hyman injured

The Edmonton Oilers have made a bevy of lineup changes with Zach Hyman out with an injury. Hyman left Tuesday’s victory over the Ottawa Senators after taking a hit late in the second period. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters after Thurs...

Published: 2 months ago by Daily Hive

MATHESON: Bouchard bringing the boom from the back end for Oilers

I think when you have a threat from up top it kind of opens up the seams for the guys

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers Getting Close to a Resolution With Jack Campbell

The post Oilers Getting Close to a Resolution With Jack Campbell appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. One Edmonton Oilers insider notes that his source says a resolution on the Jack Campbell situation could be close. The post Oilers Getting Close to a...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

NHL weekly betting guide: Who most deserves their market valuation change?

Last week, we discussed the market movers - up and down - over the first quarter of the NHL season. The Oilers weren't on that list because there was a nightly expectation that a turnaround was imminent, and oddsmakers weren't about to give you a dea...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

Wedding date revealed for Connor McDavid and fiancee Lauren Kyle

Wedding bells will be ringing this summer for Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid. The reigning Hart Trophy winner will be getting married to his longtime girlfriend-turned-fiancee Lauren Kyle after the two got engaged last summer. In a recent Q...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Oilers winning streak on the verge of breaking franchise record

The Edmonton Oilers seven-game winning streak is reaching historic levels for the franchise. This streak started on November 24 in a 5-0 victory over the Washington Capitals and was most recently extended following Sunday afternoon’s 4-1 win over th...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

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...

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

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...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

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...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

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…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

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...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

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...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive