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Connor McDavid’s hat trick, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins quietly solid, and Oilers getting more from Vasily Podkolzin

We didn’t have to wait long for the Oilers and Kraken to square off again after what was a spicy afternoon in Seattle on Saturday. That game started to boil over a little bit, and it was nice to see two Pacific Division teams getting fired up and get...

Published: 1 day ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers’ Evan Bouchard Deserves to Be on Canada’s Olympic Roster

Evan Bouchard has been no stranger to criticism throughout his brief NHL career. Whether it be from Edmonton Oilers fans, or those of opposing teams, he often catches a ton…

Published: 1 day ago by The Hockey Writers

Islanders’ Jonathan Drouin gets clarity on injury after surprising scratch vs. Avalanche

The New York Islanders beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday, moving to 15-10-3 on the season. They handed Colorado just their second regulation loss of the season in Brock Nelson’s return to Long Island. And the Islanders did it without Jonath...

Published: 1 day ago by ClutchPoints

32 Thoughts Podcast: Canada can’t refuse Bedard

In this episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman start with the growing case for Connor Bedard to make Team Canada.

Published: 1 day ago by SportsNet

Matt Savoie took advice from Skinner on Edmonton Oilers breakaway goal

Stuart Skinner did not play in Thursday’s 9-4 Edmonton Oilers victory over the Seattle Kraken, but he found a way to make an impact. Edmonton found a way to exorcize their scoring demons in a big way, putting nine goals into the net just two days aft...

Published: 1 day ago by Daily Hive

Ranking Edmonton Oilers' call-up options on suddenly thin defence depth chart

Edmonton's AHL team, the Bakersfield Condors, doesn't have much in the way of NHL-ready talent for recall.

Published: 1 day ago by The Athletic

Islanders’ head coach Patrick Roy called shocking Avs upset in pregame speech

The New York Islanders became the second team to beat the Colorado Avalanche in regulation this season on Thursday night. The Avalanche have been on a torrid pace for most of the year, but Patrick Roy’s Islanders have been a resilient group. New York...

Published: 1 day ago by ClutchPoints

Avalanche HC Jared Bednar goes off on refs for missed call during Islanders loss

The Colorado Avalanche suffered a surprising defeat on Thursday, losing 6-3 to the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, only their second regulation loss in 27 games. The contest drew the ire of Colorado head coach Jared Bednar, who blasted the officiati...

Published: 1 day ago by ClutchPoints

6 Patrick Roy-inspired potential Oilers goalie trades that get increasingly demented

Which goalies could be the Oilers’ Patrick Roy? Here are six not-very-plausible suggestions.

Published: 1 day ago by The Athletic

‘We’re all on the same page’: As McDavid shows his best, so do the Oilers

The sample size is starting to become more convincing, a six-game run in which the Edmonton Oilers have rolled out a proper, professional game that can win.

Published: 1 day ago by SportsNet