Weekly Rumours – A Puljujarvi update and a look at the Penguins
This time of the year is traditionally pretty quiet for the rumour mill. Teams that are off to hot starts don’t want to mess with their success and will wait until closer to the trade deadline to make meaningful acquisitions while teams that are sputtered out of the gates are likely going to want to wait another few weeks before considering drastic changes. For the Oilers, there really is no need for them to make a move right now. If they keep winning up until December, then there may be a
Source: Oilers Nation
Date: 2019-10-17
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‘That was pretty sick’: What teammates and opponents are saying about Connor McDavid’s latest goal
McDavid now stands alone atop the scoring lead with 17 points in just seven games. He padded his stats with five points on Wednesday.
Source: The Athletic
Date: 2019-10-17
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McDavid, Oilers Trounce Flyers 6-3, Extend Philadelphia’s Losing Skid
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers’ dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continued their scorching start to the season Wednesday, combining for eight points in a 6-3 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. McDavid registered five points (one goal, four assists) for the third time in his career, while Draisaitl added two goals and two assists in the win. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ethan Bear and former Flyer Brandon Manning all scored their first goals of the year in the effort.
Source: The Hockey Writers
Date: 2019-10-17
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McDavid’s magnificence ruins Braun’s night, saves outplayed Oilers
EDMONTON — “You know he’s out there. You know he’s coming.” Justin Braun could have been voicing the trailer for as horror movie, but instead he was talking about his latest scrape with Connor McDavid, a goal you’ve likely seen by now. “It was just a high flip. I knew he was coming, and I was waiting for it to land,” Braun replayed. “I probably should have whacked it instead of trying to tie him up. “It’s a tough play. I’ve got to maybe box him out a little more.” Coul
Source: SportsNet
Date: 2019-10-17
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Koskinen rock-solid until McDavid goes super-nova in an uneven 6-3 Oilers win over Philadelphia
There were 2 games played at Rogers Place Wednesday night. Read More
Source: Edmonton Journal
Date: 2019-10-17
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Oilers snapshots: Joakim Nygard out two-to-four weeks
The first thing Joakim Nygard wanted to do was make an NHL roster. Read More
Source: The Edmonton Sun
Date: 2019-10-17
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McDavid, Oilers trounce Flyers, extend Philadelphia’s losing skid
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers‘ dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continued their scorching start to the season Wednesday, combining for eight points in a 6-3 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. McDavid registered five points (one goal, four assists) for the third time in his career, while Draisaitl added two goals and two assists in the win. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ethan Bear and former Flyer Brandon Manning all scored their first goals of the year in the effort.
Source: SportsNet
Date: 2019-10-17
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Connor McDavid's 5-point night helps Oilers upend Flyers in Carter Hart's homecoming
The Edmonton Oilers' dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continued their scorching start to the season Wednesday, combining for eight points in a 6-3 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers.
Source: CBC Sports
Date: 2019-10-17
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McDavid in legendary company after 5-point night
Connor McDavid's latest efforts have him in rarefied air. The Edmonton Oilers superstar tied a career high with five points and established a new career best with four assists in a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. McDavid became the second player in Oilers history to notch 17 points through the first seven games of a season, joining Wayne Gretzky, who did it five times in the 1980s. The Oilers captain also became the 15th different NHL player in the modern era, and
Source: The Score
Date: 2019-10-17
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Connor McDavid praises Neal and Oilers’ power play
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