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

Matthew Knies, 3 other NHLers who are leveling up to start the season

We're approaching the one-month mark of the NHL season, which means meaningful trends are beginning to surface. Among them: breakout players. Let's discuss four guys in their early 20s who are leveling up their game.Matthew Knies, Maple Leaf...

Published: 2 weeks ago by The Score

32 Thoughts Podcast: What’s up with the Bruins?

Elliotte and Kyle discuss the McDavid-less Oilers, the struggling Bruins and much more.

Published: 2 weeks ago by SportsNet

Leon Draisaitl’s three-point night leads Oilers to 5-1 beatdown over the Predators

The Edmonton Oilers played their first game without Connor McDavid for the foreseeable future last night at Bridgestone Arena against the Nashville Predators. But as we probably should have expected, Leon Draisaitl led the charge in what was a domina...

Published: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

Podkolzin puts NHL on notice with heavyweight punch in Oilers win

Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin has officially put the league on notice after a heavyweight bout with Nashville Predators defenceman Jeremy Lauzon. The 23-year-old Russian forward has gained a lot of fans early on in his Oilers tenure due to...

Published: 2 weeks ago by Daily Hive

Why the Oilers' optimal deployment of Jeff Skinner is a work in progress

Since the regular season began, Skinner has been a performance leader for the Oilers.

Published: 2 weeks ago by The Athletic

Oilers’ Draisaitl steps up in McDavid’s absence, continues to haunt Predators

Although the Oilers preached that it would take a team effort to replace McDavid, all eyes turned to Leon Draisaitl to take charge, which is exactly what he did in Edmonton’s 5-1 win.

Published: 2 weeks ago by SportsNet

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

The post NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Leafs, Canucks, Jets & Flames appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. NHL recap: is a former Oilers player moving back? Can the Maple Leafs sustain their physical play? What milestone did Jets Connor reach? The po...

Published: 2 weeks ago by NHL Trade Talk

WATCH: Vasily Podkolzin lands knockout punch in first fight with Oilers

Vasily Podkolzin must’ve been watching old fight footage of Dave Semenko, because he channeled the late Oilers bruiser during a fight against the Nashville Predators Thursday night. With the Oilers up 4-1 on the Preds four minutes into the third peri...

Published: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

Draisaitl scores twice, assists another to lead Oilers to win over Predators

Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and assisted another to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.

Published: 2 weeks ago by SportsNet

Instant Reaction: Oilers dominate without McDavid, beat Predators 5-1

No Connor McDavid, no problem for the Edmonton Oilers. In fact, there’s an argument that this was by far the best game the Oilers played all season as on Thursday night, the Oilers defeated the Nashville Predators 5-1 to move their season record to 5...

Published: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

Draisaitl Leads Oilers to Gritty 5-1 Win over the Predators

The post Draisaitl Leads Oilers to Gritty 5-1 Win over the Predators appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Leon Draisaitl led the way for the Edmonton Oilers as they defeated the Nashville Predators on Thursday night 5-1. The post Draisaitl Leads Oilers....

Published: 2 weeks ago by NHL Trade Talk