Oilers vs. Kings: Game 1 Information, Line Combinations, Starting Goaltenders, and More

Here we go again. The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings will meet in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fourth year in a row. The Oilers beat the Kings in seven games in 2022, six games in 2023, and five games in 2024. Though the...

Published: 7 months ago by Oilers Nation

Jarry on recovering from AHL stint: ‘There was a choice to be made’

Edmonton Oilers netminder Tristan Jarry is asked about being trusted to help the team reach the top and how he recovered from being placed on waivers last season when he was with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Connor McDavid on smaller Olympic rink: ‘Not a big deal’

Connor McDavid isn’t bothered by the size of the Olympic arena. “I don’t care. Not a big deal,” he told reporters Saturday ahead of a Hockey Night in Canada showdown between his Edmonton Oilers and the Toronto Maple Leafs (Sportsnet, Sportsn...

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Tristan Jarry Trade Could Help Oilers But Comes with Plenty of Risk

The Edmonton Oilers finally, after years of debate, made a trade to try and attempt their goaltending issues. On Friday morning, it was confirmed that they traded Stuart Skinner, Brett…

Published: 1 hour ago by The Hockey Writers

Matthew Savoie is finding his stride with the Edmonton Oilers

It’s always good to see a young NHL player take that next step in their career. They’ve spent their time in junior, played their way through the AHL, but just haven’t been able to find a solid spot in the lineup with the big club. Then one day someth...

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“It’s an Act of Desperation” Says Former GM of Oilers Jarry Trade

The post “It’s an Act of Desperation” Says Former GM of Oilers Jarry Trade appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Was the Tristan Jarry trade for the Edmonton Oilers and act of desperation? One former NHL GM seems to think so. The post “It’s an Act of Des...

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New Oilers d-man will start tonight after having almost retired due to mental anguish

Both Edmonton’s new goalie Tristan Jarry and new d-man Spencer Stastney look like they’ll both be in for the Oilers-Toronto Maple Leafs game tonight.

Tristan Jarry in the starter’s net for Edmonton pic.twitter.com/lOX98ucCfx— Elliotte Fri...

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Matthews on relationship with McDavid: ‘Ton of respect for him’

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews talks about his relationship with Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid and the challenge of facing him ahead of their clash on Hockey Night in Canada.

Published: 1 hour ago by SportsNet

Pre-Scout: Maple Leafs surprise goaltender steps up amidst injuries

The Toronto Maple Leafs have steadied themselves a bit, but do they have another gear to get in the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference? That’s the question, as the team has relied upon… checks notes… Dennis Hildeby between the pipes to win fou...

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Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: Will another move be made before the freeze?

With so many different people talking about our Edmonton Oilers, it can be tricky to keep up. Each week, we here at The Oil Rig will compile some of the biggest and best news, updates, rumours, and discussions for you to keep up-to-date on all things...

Published: 2 hours ago by The Oil Rig

Brett Kulak deserves his flowers for his time with the Oilers

On Friday morning, the Edmonton Oilers traded Brett Kulak in a package to land Tristan Jarry. It’s certainly a bittersweet trade. As frustrating as Stuart Skinner was at times, he was still an incredibly likable player who was great at his best, as w...

Published: 2 hours ago by Oilers Nation

Penguins coach drops Stuart Skinner truth bomb after trade

There were two major trades in the National Hockey League on Friday, starting with the deal between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers involving goaltenders Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner. The Oilers traded Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak....

Published: 2 hours ago by ClutchPoints