Instant Reaction +1.0: Comeback falls short as Oilers lose 6-5 to Kings in Game 1

Death, taxes, and the Edmonton Oilers losing Game 1. On Monday evening, the Oilers began the hunt for their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history with their fourth consecutive first-round matchup with the L.A. Kings. Unfortunately, Game 1 didn’t go....

Published: 7 months ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers Need to Re-Sign Connor Brown Now, Not Later

Connor Brown is enjoying a bounce-back campaign. Last season, he managed just four goals and 12 points with the Edmonton Oilers. Returning from a torn ACL suffered while a member…

Published: 11 months ago by The Hockey Writers

The Day After 38.0: Leon Draisaitl is starting to pull away in the Rocket Richard race

With the calendar flipping over and the halfway mark of the NHL season fast approaching, now is about the time when contenders for year-end awards start to enter the purview. And voters should start paying close attention to Oilers star Leon Draisait...

Published: 11 months ago by Oilers Nation

Draisaitl had harsh words for himself despite scoring Edmonton Oilers winner

Leon Draisaitl may have scored the game-winning goal for the Edmonton Oilers in the dying minutes of Friday night’s 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, but he wasn’t satisfied with himself. The German superstar notched his ninth game-winner of the se...

Published: 11 months ago by Daily Hive

Player grades: Leon Draisaitl again the game-breaker as Edmonton Oilers bounce back to edge Ducks

Published: 11 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Player grades: Leon Draisaitl again the game-breaker as Edmonton Oilers bounce back to edge Ducks

Published: 11 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Despite imperfect performance, Oilers’ Draisaitl still comes up clutch

That Draisaitl made a point of calling himself out after a game in which he scored the winner with 1:35 to play, had four shots on net and went 71 per cent in the faceoff circle tells you just how high the bar sits in Edmonton these days.

Published: 11 months ago by SportsNet

Draisaitl Clutch in Oilers’ 3-2 Win Over Ducks

The post Draisaitl Clutch in Oilers’ 3-2 Win Over Ducks appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Leon Draisaitl came up clutch for the Edmonton Oilers as the team beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday night. The post Draisaitl Clutch in Oilers’ 3-2 Win Over....

Published: 11 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canucks, and a Trade

The post NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canucks, and a Trade appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. NHL Trade Talk Recap Jan. 3: Maple Leafs claim Mermis and sign Myers, Oilers line combos, Canucks Miller and Petterson, Ducks and Pens trade Th...

Published: 11 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Draisaitl’s Late Goal Secures Oilers’ 3-2 Win Over Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks brought a three-game winning streak into Edmonton when they played the Oilers at Rogers Place on Friday night (Jan. 3). This was their second meeting within the…

Published: 11 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers’ Nurse emphasizes ‘consistency’ as key focus in his game

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse joins Sportsnet’s Gene Principe to discuss squeezing out a win over the Anaheim Ducks, incorporating offence into his game, and why maintaining consistency is his top priority.

Published: 11 months ago by SportsNet

Instant Reaction: Oilers hold off Ducks comeback attempt in 3-2 win

Good teams find ways to win even if they aren’t at their best. Make no mistake, the Edmonton Oilers are a good team, and they defeated a not-so-good team in the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 3-2. However, those Ducks showed some fight as they did last....

Published: 11 months ago by Oilers Nation

Draisaitl scores late winner as Oilers edge Ducks

Leon Draisaitl scored the late game-winner, and Darnell Nurse had a goal and assist as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday.

Published: 11 months ago by SportsNet