5 THINGS: Edmonton Oilers out of their element in series against Kings

After taking the past three consecutive opening series against L.A. in seven games, six games and five games, respectively, all the Oilers have done so far is proven they didn’t get any better over the year. But the Kings certainly have.

Published: 7 months ago by Edmonton Journal

'Ready to roll': Avalanche of injuries no worry for Oilers and McDavid ahead of NHL playoffs

'I don't like this whole notion that we're the walking wounded here.'

Published: 7 months ago by Edmonton Journal

McDavid pushes back on idea that Oilers are ‘wounded’

Connor McDavid isn’t a fan of “this notion that we’re the walking wounded.” Instead, he’s trying to plant the seeds of belief for his Oilers ahead of the playoffs.

Published: 7 months ago by SportsNet

Oilers need Stuart Skinner to step up during the playoffs

Skinner will look to dust away regular-season inconsistencies during the upcoming postseason.

Published: 7 months ago by Daily Faceoff

Oilers opening on the road isn't ideal, but it isn't a death sentence

It became official Monday night when the Oilers kept their top players off the ice in a 5-0 loss to Los Angeles and handed over second place to the Kings.

Published: 7 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Kings’ Phillip Danault goes scorched earth on Oilers after Darnell Nurse cross-check

The Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-0 on Monday night in Alberta. With the win, Los Angeles clinched home-ice advantage in the first-round series between these teams. But the story from the game was about Darnell Nurse and his cross-chec...

Published: 7 months ago by ClutchPoints

Early Oilers Playoff Exit Could Result in McDavid Departing

The Edmonton Oilers have a lot on the line this season. They entered the 2024-25 campaign in a world of heartache after falling in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley…

Published: 7 months ago by The Hockey Writers

McDavid: Oilers 'ready to roll' for playoffs despite injuries

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is confident in his team entering the postseason even though several players have been banged up down the stretch."I don't like this whole notion that we're the walking wounded here," McDavid told reporters Tues...

Published: 7 months ago by The Score

Los Angeles Kings’ dream, nightmare scenarios for 2025 NHL Playoffs

The Los Angeles Kings are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. In all three of those playoff appearances, they lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round. They are locked into facing the Oilers again, which many w...

Published: 7 months ago by ClutchPoints

McDavid is sick and tired of people writing off the Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid is tired of people taking pity on the Edmonton Oilers. The team has been limping toward the playoffs in recent weeks with a laundry list of injuries knocking key players out of the lineup. It’s been so bad that Edmonton has been forced...

Published: 7 months ago by Daily Hive

Edmonton Oilers’ Top 5 NHL Drafts of All-Time

Over the years, the Edmonton Oilers have enjoyed their share of fortune and disappointment at the NHL Draft. At some drafts, they have had tremendous luck, selecting promising players who…

Published: 7 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Quinn Hutson Scouting Report and Stats

Quinn Hutson is a skilled, offensive-minded winger who recently completed his NCAA season with the Boston University Terriers before signing an entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers. Though he went undrafted, he's gained attention for his hig...

Published: 7 months ago by Oiler Hockey

Connor McDavid named best skater in NHLPA Player Poll, Rogers Place voted second-best ice in league

How many more ways can we praise Connor McDavid? On Tuesday, the NHL Players’ Association released their annual Player Poll, surveying various names across the league anonymously on 12 hockey-related topics. In the survey, Oilers captain Connor McDav...

Published: 7 months ago by Oilers Nation