Oilers overcome sluggish start after ‘hard talk’ in first intermission, Podkolzin heating up, Pickard back in the win column, and more

The Edmonton Oilers are on a winning streak following a 4-3 overtime victory against the Utah Hockey Club on Friday. Despite a sluggish start, strong play from the special teams and some clutch goals from key players led to a comeback win for the vis...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

NHL hot topics: Debating Leafs 'D' targets, coaches on hot seat, more

With the quarter mark of the 2023-24 season in the rearview, theScore's John Matisz and Josh Wegman offer their takes on four topics captivating the hockey world.Which realistically available defenseman should the Maple Leafs target in a tra...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

Edmonton Oilers making strides and standing still at the same time

December has historically been a rough month for the Oilers, and this time around, it could likely make or break their season

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Darnell Nurse and D Corps thriving with Paul Coffey

When Paul Coffey was hired as an assistant coach, many questioned the hiring. He didn’t have any coaching experience, was the refrain, but in his first 24 days on the job it is clear Coffey understands the NHL game and how to connect with his defence...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Change is as good as a rest

This is Ziggy, with her favourite friend. It’s a hedgehog, we bought it the first day she spent with us. It’s…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Progression

In my latest article for Oilersnation, I looked into the drivers for the Oilers recent success under the new coach, and areas worth keeping an eye on. If the Oilers can maintain their ability to control the flow of play at even-strength and perform w...

Published: 1 year ago by The Super Fan

Zach Hyman is an Expected Goal God for the Edmonton Oilers

Zach Hyman is good at hockey. Signed to a seven-year, $38.5M contract in the 2021 offseason, a deal that drew criticism from analysts due to the length and dollar size due to Hyman’s age (Hyman is 31), he has become a bargain at his value. Not only i...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers’ Pros & Cons of Potential Reunion With Patrick Maroon

The Edmonton Oilers came into the 2023-24 season with high hopes, as they were considered a potential Stanley Cup favorite, having almost taken out the Vegas Golden Knights, who went…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

The Oilers penalty kill has finally found its groove. What’s changed?

The Oilers' short-handed play was often a sore spot under Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson but has turned the corner since the coaching change.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

5 questions Oilers need to answer during 6-game homestand

As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for their longest homestand of the 2023-24 season, we consider five questions they must answer over the next six games. The Oilers are playing well of late and are on a season-high four-game winning streak. However, it’...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

Breaking down 3 NHL trends: The Oilers’ turnaround, Canucks’ trajectory and Penguins’ power play

Two months into the season, we're taking an analytical look at three of the biggest stories in the NHL.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Edmonton Oilers' last two wins are reasons for optimism, and not the only ones

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Top five Oilers in-season trades: No. 5 — The Bill Guerin deals

The soup de jour in Oil Country these days is trade talks. After a sluggish start to the season, the Oilers are in a position where they should be active in the trade market. That inspired me to look back at some of the biggest in-season trades in Ed...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation