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: 5 months ago by SportsNet

Random thoughts on the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Edmonton Oilers approach a critical Game Two versus Dallas

It looked so good… …until it looked so bad. But the truth about the Edmonton Oilers chances after that Game One loss to Dallas lies somewhere in the middle. That and more in this list of… Random Thoughts It is a seven-game series. Breathe. But if you...

Published: 2 hours ago by Edmonton Journal

Hurricanes’ losing streak hits 14 games in East Final

RALEIGH, N.C. — The frustration bubbled over late in the second period, after the Carolina Hurricanes‘ latest rush failed to get off even a shot as they trailed big against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. “Shoot the puck! Shoot t...

Published: 3 hours ago by SportsNet

Goaltending is letting the Edmonton Oilers penalty kill down again

Seeing the Edmonton Oilers get awful goaltending on the penalty kill this round should not be a surprise to anyone. Especially those that follow the team’s regular season numbers. For two straight seasons now, the Oilers skaters have done a decent jo...

Published: 3 hours ago by The Super Fan

Should Oilers fans be worried with Skinner in net for Game 2?

Luke Gazdic and Tim Micallef preview Game 2 of the Western Conference Final, including the special teams, Stuart Skinner’s performance and Stars’ top forwards waking up in Game 1.

Published: 4 hours ago by SportsNet

Real Life Podcast: Monetizing Tyler’s wedding, music festivals, and the Oilers drop Game 1

Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded, edited, and is ready to help you through the rest of your workweek. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed sponsorships for Tyler’s wedding, the Oilers’ Game 1 loss, the penalty kill...

Published: 6 hours ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers hope to make penalty kill adjustments ahead of Game 2 vs. Stars

Sportsnet’s Gene Principe recaps the Dallas Stars’ comeback win in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against the Edmonton Oilers and takes a look ahead at what changes the Oilers will need to make to their penalty kill moving forward.

Published: 7 hours ago by SportsNet

Can the Oilers rebound after their Game 1 loss? History is on their side

Falling behind 1-0 in a series is nothing new for Edmonton in the Connor McDavid era.

Published: 10 hours ago by The Athletic

What went wrong for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 against the Dallas Stars?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Oil Spills, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Edmonton Journal Oilers writer Gerry Moddejonge to talk about the Oilers 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final, why the Stars ar...

Published: 10 hours ago by Edmonton Journal

Should the Oilers be worried about Mitch Marner signing in the Pacific Division?

The winds of change are blowing in Toronto, and the first shoe dropped Thursday when the team announced president Brendan Shanahan’s time with the organization was finished. That followed a thought experiment from Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli abou...

Published: 10 hours ago by Oilers Nation

Wayne Gretzky-era Edmonton Oilers featured in new docuseries

The iconic Edmonton Oilers dynasty group from the 1980s is set to be the subject of a new five-part docuseries. The Oilers, who won five Stanley Cups between 1984 and 1990, had a roster that featured many of the best players ever, including Wayne Gre...

Published: 10 hours ago by Daily Hive

Insider Says Oilers Have Rival Ready to Pitch Offer to McDavid

The post Insider Says Oilers Have Rival Ready to Pitch Offer to McDavid appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun believes that the Los Angeles Kings are ready to make a pitch for Connor McDavid is he gets to free agency in 2026. Th...

Published: 11 hours ago by NHL Trade Talk

How does Craig MacTavish, ex-Oilers coach and an ace penalty-killer, see Game 1 collapse?

Fitting that the Edmonton Oilers’ media availability Thursday was at the Dallas dining salon Rotisserie 2 … feature item on the menu, roasted penalty kill. Yeah, food for thought — how the Oilers found themselves on a spit in Game 1. On the mourning....

Published: 11 hours ago by Edmonton Journal