Unexpected Advice Sparked Savoie’s Breakaway Beauty vs. Kraken

The post Unexpected Advice Sparked Savoie’s Breakaway Beauty vs. Kraken appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Oilers rookie Matt Savoie says a teammate’s tip sparked his highlight-reel breakaway goal during Edmonton’s 9–4 win over the Kraken. The post Un...

Published: 6 days ago by NHL Trade Talk

Several Oilers defensive issues remain despite Mattias Ekholm’s return

A rare miscue from Ekholm, the team’s most reliable blueliner, led to the game-winning goal by Sam Lafferty.

Published: 2 years ago by The Athletic

Oilers show no signs of panic after 0-2 start, but have ‘room for improvement’

Losing two games, including an opening night 8-1 blowout, wasn’t the start to the new season the Oilers were looking for. But there is no panic in Edmonton’s dressing room, they simply view it as an opportunity to bounce back.

Published: 2 years ago by SportsNet

Canucks Takeaways: DeSmith sharp in net, leads Vancouver to ‘character win’

The Canucks will need a new mantra — it’s no longer “only one game” because now it’s two. With 37 saves from Casey DeSmith, the Canucks were able to take down the oilers to go 2-0 to start the season for the first time in seven years.

Published: 2 years ago by SportsNet

Connor Brown on OHL connection with McDavid and becoming an Oiler

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor Brown joins Louie DeBrusk and Scott Oake on After Hours to discuss his OHL connection in Erie with Connor McDavid, how he ended up becoming an Oiler, and much more.

Published: 2 years ago by SportsNet

Oilers Fail to Beat Hot Casey DeSmith in 4-3 Loss to Canucks

The post Oilers Fail to Beat Hot Casey DeSmith in 4-3 Loss to Canucks appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers have lost two in a row, while the Canucks are 2-0 on the season, backstopped by a great Casey DeSmith performance. The post O...

Published: 2 years ago by NHL Trade Talk

NHL Highlights: Canucks 4, Oilers 3

Sam Lafferty scored the game-winning goal and his first as a Canuck while Casey DeSmith made 37 saves between the pipes to lead Vancouver to a 4-3 win against the Edmonton Oilers.

Published: 2 years ago by SportsNet

GDB 2.0 Wrap Up: Oilers drop home open 4-3 to Canucks, fall to 0-2 on season

Well, that’s not a good start to the season. On Saturday night, the Edmonton Oilers took on the Vancouver Canucks for the second straight game, losing 4-3 in regulation. This brings their season record to 0-2-0, with a goal differential of -8. While...

Published: 2 years ago by Oilers Nation

‘Big character win’: Canucks’ DeSmith happy to contribute early with new team

Scott Oake is joined by Vancouver Canucks netminder Casey DeSmith after picking up his first win with the team to discuss the Oilers crashing the net hard and Rick Tocchet’s message after the last game.

Published: 2 years ago by SportsNet

Revenge game blows up in Edmonton Oilers faces

Published: 2 years ago by Edmonton Journal

WUT? Revenge game blows up in Edmonton Oilers faces

So much for redemption, so much for revenge, so much for the adrenaline of a home opener and so much for the impact of getting defenceman Mattias Ekholm back in the lineup. And so much for the Edmonton Oilers returning to form after an opening-night...

Published: 2 years ago by The Edmonton Sun

Canucks badly outshot, but still hold off Oilers to start season 2-0

Nils Hoglander had a goal and an assist as the Vancouver Canucks continued their early season dominance over the Edmonton Oilers, emerging with a 4-3 victory on Saturday.

Published: 2 years ago by SportsNet