Wayne Simmonds says he was almost traded to the Edmonton Oilers for Jordan Eberle early in his career

During his time with the Philadelphia Flyers, Wayne Simmonds became known around the National Hockey League as one of the top power forwards around. But to hear him tell it, his time with the Flyers was nearly cut short. On Thursday’s edition of Over...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Matheson: Oilers penalty killing prowess on display during NHL playoff run

The shorthanded goal gave them their first lead and reinforced how damaging their PK has been, suffocatingly good

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

5 THINGS: Western final back even with Edmonton Oilers' win in Game 3

Here are some of important parts that make up the formula so far

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Beyond the Boxscore: Oilers tackle adversity head on in comeback win

The Oilers never let a bad start keep them down, coming from behind after an early 2-0 deficit in impressive fashion. To myself the biggest factor in the comeback was Edmonton’s ability to strike back quickly. Two goals in the first five minutes is a...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

"Raw, dead, and dumb": Bieksa takes shot at Oilers media live on air

Sportsnet panellist and former NHLer Kevin Bieksa did not hold back in his assessment of the Edmonton Oilers’ media on Wednesday night. After the Oilers tied the series against the Dallas Stars with a 5-2 win at home, the ex-Vancouver Canucks defence...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

How Oilers’ Penalty Kill Became a Playoff Game Changer

The Edmonton Oilers bounced back to defeat the Dallas Stars 5-2 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final. The Oilers’ offense, which had been inconsistent in previous games, came…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers Visual Recap R3G4: Edmonton roars back with five unanswered goals to tie the series up

The Edmonton Oilers did not start Game 4 how they wanted to. A goal on the first shot followed by a bad bounce off to double the Dallas Stars’ lead, the first few minutes of the first period put a huge damper on how the game could go. However, the Oi...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

The Day After +16.0: Fifty minutes were just fine for the Oilers

A few things ring true about hockey in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Time and space are always at a premium, and mistakes can be costly. These things can rear their ugly heads at any point in the season against any opponent, it’s always amplified in the....

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Suddenly, Oilers have flipped script and look like deeper team than Stars

Edmonton’s role players delivered in Game 4, whereas Dallas’ defensive depth is depleted.

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Faceoff

TAIT: Oilers Game 4 win lets Edmonton sleep easy

Good morning, Edmonton! How was your night? Get any sleep? Did you have recurring nightmares of the Edmonton Oilers and their opening four shots and finding themselves in a big 104 Ave. pothole, down 2-0 even before you had three burger bites? Or, di...

Published: 1 year ago by The Edmonton Sun

Player grades: Oilers turn tables on Stars, bounce back from 0-2 deficit to win going away

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Why the Oilers' revamped lineup was key in crucial Game 4 win

This was always going to be a different type of game if the Oilers were going to get the job done.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Stars need to ‘reset’ after Oilers flip script in Game 4

After the latest roller coaster of a game in the Western Conference Final, the Oilers are back in the series. The Stars did accomplish what they wanted in Alberta, regaining home ice advantage. But they know they have to better in Game 5.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet