20 numbers that sum up first 20 games for the Oilers

A look at 20 numbers, that help to summarise the Edmonton Oilers and their below par 7-12-1 record to begin the 2023-24 regular season. What’s in a number? This can be open to debate, but for the Oilers, the NHL and professional spots in general, num...

Published: 11 months ago by Oil On Whyte

3 Takeaways From the Oilers’ Overtime Victory Against the Islanders

On Nov 12, 2023, the Edmonton Oilers hired head coach, Kris Knoblauch. He made his NHL head coaching debut the next night, against the New York Islanders in a 4-1…

Published: 4 days ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers: 2 Trade Targets From Predators After Slow Start to 2024-25 Season

While it isn’t a start worth panicking over, the Edmonton Oilers haven’t been at their best to start out the 2024-25 season. The 7-3 shellacking over the Vancouver Canucks on…

Published: 4 days ago by The Hockey Writers

The Day After 15.0: Connor McDavid takes over as Oilers toy with Islanders

Like cats playing with food, the Edmonton Oilers made the New York Islanders think they could get away. After building a 3-1 lead halfway through the third period, the Oilers let their opponents back in the game, as Anders Lee would score twice in fi...

Published: 4 days ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers stars give major props to sneaky good OT play before winner

The stars shone brightly in the Alberta capital on Tuesday night as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl led the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 OT win over the New York Islanders. McDavid notched four points (a goal and three assists) to bring his career tota...

Published: 4 days ago by Daily Hive

How many more scoring titles does Oilers' Connor McDavid have in his future?

McDavid is entering a period of his career when even the greatest players begin to fade from peak-level production.

Published: 4 days ago by The Athletic

Who will be the NHL's next offer sheet targets? Which teams are vulnerable?

The St. Louis Blues made waves prying Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg away from the Edmonton Oilers in the summer. Who could be next?

Published: 5 days ago by The Athletic

Player grades: McDavid, Draisaitl to the rescue as Oilers pull another one out in overtime

Published: 5 days ago by Edmonton Journal

McDavid on brink of 1,000 points after huge performance in Oilers’ OT win

With a four-point showing Tuesday in an OT win, Connor McDavid moved within one of the 1,000 mark. That makes the Oilers’ next game on Thursday must-see TV.

Published: 5 days ago by SportsNet

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Flames, Canucks, Oilers, Jets

The post NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Flames, Canucks, Oilers, Jets appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. NHL Trade Talk Recap Nov. 12: can Alex Steeves move his scoring to the NHL level, will Andrei Kuzmenko find his tough, who'll lead the Oilers....

Published: 5 days ago by NHL Trade Talk

Instant Reaction: Oilers blow third period lead but beat Islanders in overtime

It’s not exactly how the Edmonton Oilers drew it up, but you’ll take the win. On Tuesday evening, the Oilers hosted the New York Islanders and defeated their Eastern Conference opponents with a 4-3 win in overtime to bring their season record to 8-7-...

Published: 5 days ago by Oilers Nation

Just Shy of 1000: McDavid’s Four Points Leads Oilers Over Islanders in OT

The post Just Shy of 1000: McDavid’s Four Points Leads Oilers Over Islanders in OT appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Connor McDavid’s four-point night brings him to 999 career points, while Leon Draisaitl’s overtime heroics seal a 4-3 win over the Is...

Published: 5 days ago by NHL Trade Talk

McDavid reaches 999 points, Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers top Islanders in OT

Leon Draisaitl had a pair of goals, including the overtime winner, and Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists to move just one point shy of 1,000 for his career as the Edmonton Oilers won their second straight game by defeating the New York Isla...

Published: 5 days ago by SportsNet