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Draisaitl not skating as Oilers change up lines ahead of Game 2

Leon Draisaitl was not on the ice at practice with the Edmonton Oilers this morning as the team showed off some new-look forward lines. The team is coming off a heartbreaking 5-4 loss to the Vancouver Canucks last night after blowing a 4-1 lead in th...

Published: 4 months ago by Daily Hive

Oilers send Shaq personalized Hyman jersey and seven-foot-hockey stick

While it may have happened through bizarre circumstances, former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal appears to be firmly on the Edmonton Oilers bandwagon. Allow us to explain… As Oilers forward Zach Hyman continues to light the lamp, one of his nicknames has....

Published: 4 months ago by Daily Hive

What we learned about the Canucks after incredible Game 1 comeback

David Amber and Kelly Hrudey discuss what he learned about the Vancouver Canucks after an incredible 3-goal comeback, and what adjustments we can expect to see from the Edmonton Oilers heading into Game 2.

Published: 4 months ago by SportsNet

Top-line promotion for a new Edmonton Oilers winger but can get the job done? And Draisaitl not on ice

Published: 4 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers' next two home games will be at a more reasonable time

One common complaint amongst Edmonton Oilers so far through this year’s playoffs has been about the late start times. The Oilers have yet to play a game before 8 pm MT and have had two that began at 8:30. These games, particularly on weeknights, have...

Published: 4 months ago by Daily Hive

Canucks’ Rick Tocchet not naming starter for Game 2 vs. Oilers

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet is not ready to name a starting goaltender for Game 2 of the team’s second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers.

Published: 4 months ago by SportsNet

How Canucks held McDavid shot-less first time in his playoff career

Canucks defenceman Carson Soucy discusses the team effort and strategy behind limiting Oilers superstar Connor McDavid, and how they were able to keep him shot-less for the first time in his career in the playoffs.

Published: 4 months ago by SportsNet

Oilers need to be much better in Game 2

The Oilers wasted a poor effort in Game 1. Usually, you waste a good effort and lose, but last night, the Oilers weren’t sharp, yet they somehow had a three-goal lead — and blew it. After Zach Hyman made it 4-1 with 26:49 remaining, the Oilers were i...

Published: 4 months ago by Oilers Nation

3 reasons for Oilers fans to be optimistic after disappointing Game 1 loss

The day after a playoff loss, especially one like last night’s Edmonton Oilers collapse, can be some of the hardest days for a hockey fan. After a week of anticipation and excitement for the next playoff round to start, talking hockey a day after Edm...

Published: 4 months ago by Daily Hive

Keefe's inevitable exit doesn't solve Leafs' puzzle

The only surprising thing about the Toronto Maple Leafs' dismissal of head coach Sheldon Keefe is that it didn't happen a year ago.Yes, yes, there were complicating factors. Team president Brendan Shanahan was on the verge of bringing back general ma...

Published: 4 months ago by The Score