Covering Blots: Digging into whether Darnell Nurse has been good enough for the Oilers this season

Defenceman Darnell Nurse has had a lot of highs and lows throughout his season (and career) with the Edmonton Oilers. Early in the campaign, he posted some of the team’s worst on-ice shot-share numbers and goal-differentials. But by early December we...

Published: 8 months ago by The Super Fan

‘He’s better than 99 percent of the guys out there:’ Despite lack of offensive output, Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl still contributing in Finals

There’s nobody more critical of Leon Draisaitl than Leon Draisaitl. And after racking up eight goals and 24 points in the first 12 games of the playoffs — all the games against the Kings and Canucks — his offence has nearly all but dried up. In 11 ga...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers aiming to keep up elimination-game trend in Game 6

"I think this team just likes the big stage. They like the big moments and they've gone with it, just because, I think, they saw the other side of it when things were rock bottom a long time ago."

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Five keys to Panthers-Oilers Game 6: Can Draisaitl step it up? Can Bobrovsky shut it down?

The Oilers are halfway to completing one of the biggest comebacks in NHL playoff history. Can they keep it going with a win Friday?

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

There’s no shortage of hype surrounding Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final

The Oilers have outscored the Panthers 13-4 in the last two games.

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Faceoff

Winning the Conn Smythe without the Cup does feel good - eventually

Much was expected of Reggie Leach in 1976 when the Flyers entered the playoffs in search of their third consecutive Stanley Cup title. After leading the NHL during the regular season with 61 goals, his offensive firepower was crucial if the Broad Str...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

Oilers News & Rumors: Kane, Desharnais, Janmark, Draisaitl

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the team looks to keep their season alive with a Game 6 win over the Florida Panthers on Friday night. The team…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

bet365 Daily Bets: Draisaitl and Verhaeghe anytime goal

Draisaitl Anytime Goal, Verhaeghe Anytime Goal, O5.5 Goals +850.

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Faceoff

A Draisaitl Offensive Breakout Could Be Key for Oilers in Stanley Cup Final

The post A Draisaitl Offensive Breakout Could Be Key for Oilers in Stanley Cup Final appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Leon Draisaitl is not happy with his production in the Stanley Cup Final and if can find his offense, it could be a spark for the O...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

Rumours swirl but Edmonton Oilers' line-up unlikely to change for Game 6

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilersnation Everyday: Game 6 goes down tonight!

It’s another do-or-die situation for the Edmonton Oilers. They’ll go head-to-head with the Florida Panthers tonight at Rogers Place for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Edmonton trailed 3-0 in the series; however, with wins in Game 4 and 5 they’ve dr...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Hometown hero Stuart Skinner has helped Oilers claw back in Stanley Cup final

When the Oilers have needed him most, their moustached homegrown goaltender has been there for them. Since he and the team were pushed to the brink, falling behind 3-0 in the series against the Florida Panthers, Skinner has stopped 61 of 65 shots, ma...

Published: 1 year ago by CBC Sports

Draisaitl says he’ll be better for Oilers tonight

The Edmonton Oilers fighting off a 3-0 Stanley Cup Final deficit to make the series 3-2 is impressive itself, but perhaps even more surprising is that they’ve done so without much help from Leon Draisaitl. Draisaitl, who suffered an undisclosed injur...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive