5 interesting facts about Oilers’ new addition Kasperi Kapanen

The Edmonton Oilers claimed Kasperi Kapanen off the waiver wire on Nov. 19, and he made his Oilers debut last Thursday in their 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Kapanen played 12:10 minutes, primarily on the second line, filling in for a couple of top...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers frustrated with lacklustre penalty kill: "We need to be better"

That efficient penalty kill from last year’s playoff run feels like a distant memory for this season’s Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton is coming off a frustrating 3-0 loss at the hands of the New Jersey Devils on Monday night in a game that saw the Oilers....

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Oilers' power play, penalty kill are certainly nothing special

After a 3-0 loss to the Devils, the Oilers have the NHL's worst penalty kill and the league's 26th-ranked power play.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Oilers feel McDavid’s absence, flop on special teams in loss to Devils

Gene Principe and Mark Spector discuss the Edmonton Oilers’ loss to the New Jersey Devils, including Connor McDavid’s injury progress and the Oilers’ floundering special teams.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Slumping special teams sinking Oilers through early stages of season

It’s no secret that good special teams win games. And that might be why, after 13 games where their penalty kill is dead last in the NHL and the powerplay languishes in 25th place, the Edmonton Oilers are a pedestrian 6-6-2 in the Pacific, writes Mar...

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

A Closer Look at the Oilers Trade for Defenceman Ronnie Attard

The post A Closer Look at the Oilers Trade for Defenceman Ronnie Attard appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers made a trade on Monday night, sending Ben Gleason to the Flyers for defenseman Ronnie Attard. Who is he and why? The post A....

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Wild, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Jets, Flames

The post NHL Trade Talk Recap: Wild, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Jets, Flames appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. NHL Trade Talk Recap Nov. 4 – Kuzmenko moves his feet, Kaprisov is needed in Minnesota, Skinner is #1 in Edmonton, Jets keep winning The post NHL...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

Oilers held off scoresheet in shutout loss to Allen, Devils

Jake Allen made 31 saves for his second shutout of the season and 26th of his career as the New Jersey Devils closed out their Western Canadian road trip with a 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Instant Reaction: Winning streak snapped as Oilers get blanked by Devils

Where were you when New Jersey Devils netminder Jake Allen “goalie’d” the Edmonton Oilers on Monday? I was in my room crying, because the Oilers should’ve defeated the Devils given how heavily they outshot them. Instead, the Oilers fell 3-0 to bring....

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Player grades: Edmonton Oilers can't win them all without McDavid, lose 3-0 New Jersey Devils

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers’ Connor McDavid vocal on return to practice amid ankle injury

The Edmonton Oilers watched in horror as Connor McDavid picked up an injury against the Columbus Blue Jackets last week. McDavid has not played since injuring his ankle in Columbus. But the Oilers captain has avoided the worst-case scenario as it per...

Published: 1 year ago by ClutchPoints

Oilers acquire defenceman Ronnie Attard from Flyers

The Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers linked up on a trade involving minor-league defencemen on Monday, as Ronnie Attard was acquired in exchange for Ben Gleason. The Flyers selected Attard in the third round of the 2019 draft after he scored 6...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation