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 Forward Zach Hyman’s Legend Grows With Jersey Gift to Shaq

Sports fans across the continent and around the world were glued to their screens Wednesday (May 8), watching some of the biggest names in hockey and basketball during the NHL…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

G7+ Game Notes: Oilers Expect to Bounce Back After Game 1 Loss

Since Kris Knoblauch arrived as head coach the Edmonton Oilers have responded well after a subpar performance, and they will need to continue that trend tonight in Vancouver. — After losing Game 2 to the Los Angeles Kings in overtime, Edmonton respon...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers' Draisaitl has proven in past playoffs he can dominate while injured

The Edmonton Oilers are being very secretive about it, but it seems pretty clear that Leon Draisaitl suffered an injury on Wednesday night. Draisaitl was forced to miss a good chunk of the second period in Game 1 versus the Vancouver Canucks, with so...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Edmonton’s ongoing issue with defensive pair Darnell Nurse and Cody Ceci

Game 1 of the second round series between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks got off to a dramatic start. Despite striking up a 4–1 lead headed into the third period, the Oilers managed to fall apart, conceding four goals to lose the game. Whi...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Game 2, 2024 Quarterfinal: Oilers at Canucks

This is the projected depth chart for the Oilers forwards in the time leading up to the 2016-17 season. The top…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

What went wrong for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 against the Vancouver Canucks

The first game of the second-round series against the Vancouver Canucks occurred on Wednesday night. Fans alike on both teams were pumped to continue the fierce rivalry that developed this season. How did the Edmonton Oilers come out of the gate? Awf...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Three Oilers’ positives heading into Game 2 against the Canucks

On some nights when the Edmonton Oilers hit the ice, their play is almost as if they’re crafting a Picasso masterpiece. On other nights, it’s more like they’re chaotically tossing paint at a canvas and crossing their fingers for a good outcome. The l...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

7 players to watch as Canucks aim to flummox Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks can double the Edmonton Oilers' deficit Friday in Game 2 of their second-round playoff clash. How these key players perform throughout the series will shape the final result.J.T. Miller: Vancouver's offensive and spirit...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

32 Thoughts Podcast: What’s next for Sheldon Keefe?

Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman discuss Sheldon Keefe being relieved of his coaching duties with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Something’s got to give

Ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline, I wrote about how the Oilers needed to make an addition to their blue line. It came amid an arms race that broke out in the week leading up to the deadline following Vancouver’s acquisition of Elias Lindholm, Dallas...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation