Edmonton Oilers spank Seattle 9-4, take two steps forward on the road back

It took a little over two months, but the Edmonton Oilers are finally giving everyone a reason to believe. After a go-nowhere march consisting of one step forward, two steps back, the Edmonton Oilers broke into a full-on sprint Thursday night, runnin...

Published: 2 days ago by Edmonton Journal

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, and Will Stars Have to Take Less?

Nothing imminent between the Oilers and Brett Kulak. The Jets could turn their attention to Adam Lowry. Will Connor McDavid's extension put pressure on star players to take less.

Published: 1 month ago by NHL Rumors

Fans’ Connor McDavid treatment before Oilers’ season opener will send chills

The Edmonton Oilers opened their season with a thrilling 4-3 overtime loss against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place. The game was also longtime center Connor McDavid’s first after signing a two-year, $25 million contract extension mere days ago. An...

Published: 1 month ago by ClutchPoints

The Day After 1.0: Shaky start for Oilers but new life to be injected soon

There was a lot of good from Wednesday’s season-opener for the Edmonton Oilers. Connor McDavid got the loudest cheer, as to be expected, during player introductions, and the captain got to work with a two-assist night in the Oilers’ 4-3 shootout loss...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

Fans’ Connor McDavid treatment before Oilers’ season opener will send chills

The Edmonton Oilers opened their season with a thrilling 4-3 overtime loss against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place. The game was also longtime center Connor McDavid’s first after signing a two-year, $25 million contract extension mere days ago. An...

Published: 1 month ago by ClutchPoints

Flames’ Dustin Wolf thanks his crossbar after crucial shootout moment

The Calgary Flames emerged 4-3 shootout winners in their season opener against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Dustin Wolf pulled off 32 saves on the night, seeing off the eight-round shootout as Nazem Kadri scored the winning goal to get the Fl...

Published: 1 month ago by ClutchPoints

NHL News: Jack Eichel, Kyle Connor, Mattias Ekholm, and Jack Roslovic Signings

Jack Eichel and Kyle Connor sign eight-year contract extensions. The Oilers extend Mattias Ekholm and sign Jack Roslovic.

Published: 1 month ago by NHL Rumors

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl becomes 11th active NHLer to score 400 career goals

Draisaitl reached the milestone in just 791 career games played.

Published: 1 month ago by Daily Faceoff

Skinner explains what happened on bizarre goal in Edmonton Oilers home opener

The Edmonton Oilers lost their season opener in spectacular fashion on Wednesday night. It was a perfect start for the Oilers, as they quickly built a 3-0 lead and were dominating the Calgary Flames for the first half of the game. New acquisitions An...

Published: 1 month ago by Daily Hive

Oilers takeaways: Goaltending under fire again and Connor McDavid’s ovation

Stuart Skinner's miscue in Wednesday’s season opener underscored why goaltending is such a hot-button topic for this team.

Published: 1 month ago by The Athletic

Wayne Gretzky shares his thoughts on Connor McDavid’s new contract

Wise words from the great one! The post Wayne Gretzky shares his thoughts on Connor McDavid’s new contract appeared first on The Hockey Beast.

Published: 1 month ago by The Hockey Beast

Gridin stars as Flames stage wildly familiar comeback

After spotting the two-time Stanley Cup finalists a 3-0 lead in a raucous Oilers rink, Gridin’s first in the bigs kick-started the most unlikely of comebacks, ending with an eight-round shootout capped by Nazem Kadri in a 4-3 win.

Published: 1 month ago by SportsNet

Skinner fails first chance to show Oilers he can be trusted

This season is all about earning trust for Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner. Because if he is not that goalie, then it’s time for Bowman to find that goalie.

Published: 1 month ago by SportsNet