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Longtime Edmonton Oilers sportswriter Bruce McCurdy has passed away

Longtime Edmonton Oilers sportswriter Bruce McCurdy has passed away

Longtime Edmonton sportswriter Bruce McCurdy has died. Edmonton Oilers fans knew McCurdy from his work with the Edmonton Journal and his active presence on social media. McCurdy also made numerous appearances on the Edmonton media circuit, including....

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Published: 3 months ago by Daily Hive

Kapanen comes in from the cold to become Oilers hero

Kapanen comes in from the cold to become Oilers hero

The NHL playoffs are all about heroes and villains. Anybody in an enemy jersey is a bad guy, with different categories of sneaky or vile — think Matthew Tkachuk being worse than Mikey Anderson. Then, there’s anybody in your cherished colours, even if...

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Published: 2 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers Thoughts: How the team can manage Mattias Ekholm’s return

Oilers Thoughts: How the team can manage Mattias Ekholm’s return

Great news came from Kris Knoblauch‘s press conference today: While the Oilers head coach stated that Mattias Ekholm won’t be available for the opening two games of the Western Conference Final, he’s optimistic the defenceman could return later in th...

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Published: 2 months ago by Oilers Nation

When Edmonton Oilers' Western Conference playoff schedule will start

When Edmonton Oilers' Western Conference playoff schedule will start

The Edmonton Oilers are still waiting to learn who they will be playing in the Western Conference Final. The Oilers were able to punch their ticket to the third round in rather quick fashion, knocking off the Vegas Golden Knights in just five games.....

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Published: 2 months ago by Daily Hive

OILERS POLL: Looking back at what readers said heading into Round 2

OILERS POLL: Looking back at what readers said heading into Round 2

They did it. Again. The Edmonton Oilers won their Western Conference semifinal against the Vegas Golden Knights, taking the best-of-7 series 4-1 to knock off the top dogs in the Pacific Division. And now it’s onto the next, as the Oilers prepare to a...

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Published: 2 months ago by Edmonton Journal

‘You know how hard it was to get wins?’: Former Oilers goalie Devan Dubnyk remembers Sam Gagner’s eight-point night different than most

‘You know how hard it was to get wins?’: Former Oilers goalie Devan Dubnyk remembers Sam Gagner’s eight-point night different than most

The Edmonton Oilers didn’t give their fans a lot to cheer for in the Decade of Darkness — but we all know that. So when Sam Gagner went out and had a career night on February 2nd, 2012, scoring eight points, fans were elated to root for one of their....

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Published: 2 months ago by Oilers Nation

Why Oilers fans should feel confident in Stuart Skinner between the pipes: ‘He’s done this before”

Why Oilers fans should feel confident in Stuart Skinner between the pipes: ‘He’s done this before”

There’s never a dull moment in between the pipes for the Edmonton Oilers. After a six-game absence due to poor play, Stuart Skinner was thrust back into the starter position for the Oilers in their second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights...

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Published: 2 months ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers dare to dream as key D-man nears his return ahead of the Western Conference Final

Edmonton Oilers dare to dream as key D-man nears his return ahead of the Western Conference Final

As the Edmonton Oilers await their opponent in the Western Conference Final, news that the club’s best two-way defenceman is nearing a return. Kris Knoblauch said Friday that Mattias Ekholm is now listed as day-to-day. The big defender will not draw....

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Published: 2 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm ‘day-to-day,’ won’t return for Games 1 or 2 of Western Conference Final

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm ‘day-to-day,’ won’t return for Games 1 or 2 of Western Conference Final

The Edmonton Oilers’ confidence in Mattias Ekholm’s return to the lineup seems to be growing by the day. While word in the weeks prior to the post-season indicated that the defenceman likely wasn’t to return at all in the playoffs, a report just befo...

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Published: 2 months ago by Oilers Nation

‘A different fire’: Did Oilers save themselves for playoff push?

‘A different fire’: Did Oilers save themselves for playoff push?

As the Oilers trudged through the regular season, a theory emerged that they were saving themselves for when it counted most. Now, Edmonton’s playoff dominance has only added fuel to that fire.

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Published: 2 months ago by SportsNet

Edmonton Oilers give update on McDavid after scary collision versus Vegas

Edmonton Oilers give update on McDavid after scary collision versus Vegas

The Edmonton Oilers don’t seem to have any concern over the status of Connor McDavid as they prepare for the Western Conference Final. Oilers fans were forced to hold their breath in Game 5 versus the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night after McD...

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Published: 2 months ago by Daily Hive

Plays of the Week: Skinner denies Hertl with massive paddle stop

Plays of the Week: Skinner denies Hertl with massive paddle stop

All the best plays from the past 7 days in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Stuart Skinner’s big-time denial of Tomas Hertl’s wraparound attempt, Simon Benoit flattening Sam Reinhart, and Mikko Rantanen’s superb snipe vs. the Jets.

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Published: 2 months ago by SportsNet

Edmonton Oilers coach gives encouraging timeline on Ekholm return

Edmonton Oilers coach gives encouraging timeline on Ekholm return

The Edmonton Oilers are expecting to have defenceman Mattias Ekholm back during the Western Conference Final. The 34-year-old last played on April 11, lasting less than two minutes before reinjuring an undisclosed issue, which had forced him to miss....

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Published: 2 months ago by Daily Hive

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