Head coach Kris Knoblauch ‘very confident’ Oilers will be able to overcome injuries to star players

Just as the Edmonton Oilers seemed to be finding their stride down the stretch, the injury bug showed up. The team went into Thursday’s match with the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets without Leon Draisaitl and they lost Connor McDavid and go...

Published: 8 months ago by Oilers Nation

What to know for the 4 Nations Face-Off

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the new international men's hockey tournament, where some of the NHL's biggest stars will try to help Canada stick it to the U.S.

Published: 10 months ago by CBC Sports

McDavid has ‘waited a long time’ to represent Canada again

Team Canada forward Connor McDavid discusses his excitement to represent his nation once again, saying he’s “waited a long time” to don the Canadian colours having last played for Canada at the 2018 IIHF World Championship.

Published: 10 months ago by SportsNet

4 Nations Face-Off betting preview: Canada favored to win it all

The inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off will begin Wednesday with a game between Canada and Sweden. It's the first time hockey's best will go toe to toe in an international competition in nearly a decade.Canada is the betting favorite to win the tournament....

Published: 10 months ago by The Score

Does John Gibson’s style fit with the Oilers?

Goaltender is the most volatile and unpredictable position to evaluate in the NHL. From one season to the next, we’ve seen significant changes in stats from top goalies. Even the best goalie in the NHL can get lit up unexpectedly. Connor Hellebuyck p...

Published: 10 months ago by Oilers Nation

Ranking the 6 biggest Edmonton Oilers trades at the deadline

The Edmonton Oilers have made several big moves at the trade deadline throughout their history, but which ones had the most impact? With the 2025 trade deadline under a month away and the Oilers sitting atop the Pacific Division, there is a good chan...

Published: 10 months ago by Daily Hive

5 things to watch for at 4 Nations Face-Off, including Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon as teammates

Here are five key topics to pay attention to when the NHL shuts down for two weeks for the 4 Nations Face-Off international tournament.

Published: 10 months ago by Sportsnaut

Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl better off without 4 Nations on his schedule

Published: 10 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Leon Draisaitl Will Get His Chance to Shine at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Sorry hockey fans — I tend to look at the 4 Nations Face-Off in the same light as the Challenge Cup in 1979. It’s not really best-on-best hockey like the…

Published: 10 months ago by The Hockey Writers

John Gibson Wants To Join Oilers, but There’s a Catch

His name has been involved in trade rumours for years, but it feels like this time Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson may finally be moved. The 31-year-old, once regarded as…

Published: 10 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers Pundit Claims Evan Bouchard Needs to “Figure it Out”

The Edmonton Oilers haven’t avoided criticism this season as they look to make another deep playoff run after coming up short of their first Stanley Cup since 1990 last season.…

Published: 10 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Team Canada has picked its starting goalie for 4 Nations

Goaltending has been a major question mark for Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off, but we now know who will be in the starter’s net for the opening game. As the Canadians prepare for their opening matchup against Team Sweden on Wednesday, there ha...

Published: 10 months ago by Daily Hive

Knoblauch: ‘Nice little treat’ to have McDavid and Draisaitl on my team

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch joins FAN Hockey Show to discuss what it feels like to have both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl that he can tap on the shoulder whenever needed, two players of that talent and character at his disposal.

Published: 10 months ago by SportsNet