Why McDavid resting a minor injury this time of year isn’t end of world

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joins FAN Hockey Show to weigh in on Connor McDavid leaving the game with what’s thought to be a minor injury, and why the idea of him getting rest this time of year isn’t so bad, as long as he’s ready for playoffs.

Published: 8 months ago by SportsNet

Still no sign of a pulse as Edmonton Oilers lose fourth in a row

Published: 9 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers’ struggles continue in loss to streaking Lightning

Nikita Kucherov had two assists and the streaking Tampa Bay Lightning beat Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet

Instant Reaction: Losing streak reaches four games as Oilers fall 4-1 in Tampa

The bad times continue. On Tuesday evening, the Edmonton Oilers lost their fourth consecutive game, this time falling 4-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Things started well for the Oilers. With about eight minutes left in the first period, Leon Draisait...

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Highlights: Lightning 4, Oilers 1

Nikita Kucherov supplied a pair of assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a dominant 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers, extending their win streak to six games in a row.

Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet

The GR8 Chase: Ovechkin 12 goals from passing Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career goals was once thought to be unbreakable, but Alex Ovechkin had other ideas. The Washington Capitals superstar has scored at a prodigious rate throughout his 20-year NHL career, and he now sits just 12 goals from....

Published: 9 months ago by The Score

Lightning’s Hagel fakes out Skinner to tuck away wraparound goal

Watch as Tampa Bay Lightning’s Brandon Hagel drives hard to net and fakes out Oilers’ Stuart Skinner to tuck away a smooth backhand wraparound goal.

Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet

Oilers’ Draisaitl extends goal streak to six games off McDavid feed

Watch as Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl slots one home on the power play thanks to a slick feed from Connor McDavid to extend his goal-scoring streak to six games against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet

Oilers on Sportsnet: Edmonton vs. Tampa Bay

The Edmonton Oilers aim to stop a three-game skid as they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. Catch all the action on Sportsnet One, Sportsnet Pacific or Sportsnet+ and follow every play with the live tracker.

Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet

Former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk discusses Oilers’ tandem, how the team can upgrade, and more

The issue of goaltending for the Edmonton Oilers has been a focal point for fans throughout the season and has only gotten louder after a rough weekend for the team. Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard combined to give up 11 goals in blowout losses to....

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

General manager Stan Bowman told insider the Oilers ‘don’t need to add a goalie’ ahead of the trade deadline

Two things can be true at once. It’s far too soon to give up on Stuart Skinner, he’s still only 26 years old. Also, the Oilers need to get better goaltending if they’re going to win the Stanley Cup. Now, for those who are hoping that the Oilers move....

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers Lines vs Lightning Hints Time to Question Coach’s ‘Hunches’

The post Oilers Lines vs Lightning Hints Time to Question Coach’s ‘Hunches’ appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers play the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday and some interesting line choices hint Knoblauch may be losing his touch. The post....

Published: 9 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Oilers Should Target Utah’s Matias Maccelli

The Edmonton Oilers don’t seem to be too aggressive in terms of making a trade just for the sake of shaking things up as they look to make another deep…

Published: 9 months ago by The Hockey Writers