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Oilers Thoughts: McDavid’s masterful stretch, Samanski improving each game, Dach’s impact, key stats, facts, and more

Oilers Thoughts: McDavid’s masterful stretch, Samanski improving each game, Dach’s impact, key stats, facts, and more

For golf fans, it’s The Masters tournament this weekend, which is a yearly event named in honour of the ‘masters of golf‘ who competed in it. ...

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Sean Panganiban

Former Oilers defenceman Chris Pronger says new book will discuss what went wrong in Edmonton

Former Oilers defenceman Chris Pronger says new book will discuss what went wrong in Edmonton

One of the most beloved, then hated, Edmonton Oilers will talk about what went wrong during his brief, but busy, tenure with the team twenty years...

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Michael Menzies

McDavid feels Oilers will be ready to play their best come playoffs: ‘We’re going to peak at the right time’

McDavid feels Oilers will be ready to play their best come playoffs: ‘We’re going to peak at the right time’

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid believes his team is ramping up and they will be playing their best hockey when the playoffs begin on April 18....

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Jason Gregor

Pre-Scout: Oilers chomped lineup looks for bite against Sharks

Pre-Scout: Oilers chomped lineup looks for bite against Sharks

On the one hand, the Edmonton Oilers got a point, showing some resilience despite being outshot and outchanced by the Utah Mammoth. On the other...

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Michael Menzies

Oilers European free agent targets: German-born Veit Oswald brings tantalizing speed

Oilers European free agent targets: German-born Veit Oswald brings tantalizing speed

The Edmonton Oilers have built a solid track record of being active in the free-agent market, including European talent. Evidenced by the recent...

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Dave hall

Pre-Scout: Oilers control their fate in Mammoth matchup

Pre-Scout: Oilers control their fate in Mammoth matchup

This spot seems eerily similar for the Edmonton Oilers. Exactly two weeks ago, the Oilers visited the Utah Mammoth fresh off a home Saturday night...

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Michael Menzies

NHL News: Another coaching change comes as Islanders swap Roy for DeBoer

NHL News: Another coaching change comes as Islanders swap Roy for DeBoer

A week after the Vegas Golden Knights swapped coaches, firing Bruce Cassidy in favour of John Tortorella, the New York Islanders made a change of...

06.04.2026 3

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Zach Laing

Oilers are ‘betting favourite’ to sign German free agent Veit Oswald

Oilers are ‘betting favourite’ to sign German free agent Veit Oswald

It appears that the Edmonton Oilers aren’t done looking for young players overseas. On Monday afternoon, hockey insider Frank Seravalli reported...

06.04.2026 5

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Ryley Delaney

What should the Oilers’ line combinations look like with Draisaitl and Hyman injured?

What should the Oilers’ line combinations look like with Draisaitl and Hyman injured?

The Edmonton Oilers have experienced what life without Leon Draisaitl has been like over the past three weeks, and now they’ll get a taste of life...

06.04.2026 10

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Sean Panganiban

The Oilers depth players are making meaningful progress

The Oilers depth players are making meaningful progress

The Edmonton Oilers can rely on Connor McDavid to dominate for 22 minutes per night, but that alone isn’t enough to win a Stanley Cup. It’s...

06.04.2026 3

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Golden Hockey

Oilers European free agent targets: Could KHL’s Vitaly Pinchuk be the Oilers middle-six scoring answer?

Oilers European free agent targets: Could KHL’s Vitaly Pinchuk be the Oilers middle-six scoring answer?

Would a 6-foot-3, 203-pound skilled centre catch your attention? The Edmonton Oilers have already dipped into the European market this season, signing...

05.04.2026 7

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Dave hall

The Day After 77.0: Draisaitl-less Oilers will have to adjust to life without Hyman

The Day After 77.0: Draisaitl-less Oilers will have to adjust to life without Hyman

First Leon Draisaitl. Now Zach Hyman. For the second year in a row, the Edmonton Oilers will be playing short key bodies down the stretch. While...

05.04.2026 10

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Zach Laing

What should the Oilers’ forward lines look like with a healthy roster?

What should the Oilers’ forward lines look like with a healthy roster?

With five wins in their past six games, the Edmonton Oilers are beginning to look much more like the team that reached the Stanley Cup Final in...

05.04.2026 10

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Nhl Sid

Sunday Scramble: Pacific Division tightens up as Oilers fumble chance against Golden Knights

Sunday Scramble: Pacific Division tightens up as Oilers fumble chance against Golden Knights

During their five-game win streak, the Edmonton Oilers broke out of their zone cleanly and weren’t leaking chances off the rush. Those issues...

05.04.2026 10

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Michael Menzies

Zach Hyman to miss all three games on Oilers upcoming road trip with injury

Zach Hyman to miss all three games on Oilers upcoming road trip with injury

Already without superstar Leon Draisaitl, things are going to get tougher for the Edmonton Oilers on their upcoming three-game road trip. Zach...

05.04.2026 10

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Zach Laing

Pre-Scout: Oilers hope to lead Golden Knights on Easter goose-egg hunt

Pre-Scout: Oilers hope to lead Golden Knights on Easter goose-egg hunt

Adam Henrique had skated far enough to reach Mannville, Alberta since his last goal.  That’s if you combine all the kilometres Henrique skated...

04.04.2026 5

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Michael Menzies

Oilers history: Looking at the two playoff series the Oilers have played against the Golden Knights

Oilers history: Looking at the two playoff series the Oilers have played against the Golden Knights

The 2025-26 season is rapidly coming to an end. It’s all but certain that the Edmonton Oilers will make their seventh consecutive postseason....

04.04.2026 4

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Ryley Delaney

Top 100 Oilers: No. 39 — Todd Marchant

Top 100 Oilers: No. 39 — Todd Marchant

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Todd...

04.04.2026 5

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Michael Menzies

The Day After 76.0: Henrique’s slump-busting goal, great goaltending put Oilers in position to win Pacific

The Day After 76.0: Henrique’s slump-busting goal, great goaltending put Oilers in position to win Pacific

The last time Adam Henrique scored a goal, people were getting their Halloween decorations set up, costumes laid out, and candy purchased. All the...

03.04.2026 5

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Zach Laing

The strengths and weaknesses of the Oilers’ potential first-round opponents

The strengths and weaknesses of the Oilers’ potential first-round opponents

With just two weeks remaining in the NHL’s regular season, the Edmonton Oilers have all but locked up their place in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a...

03.04.2026 5

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Tyler Yaremchuk

Top 100 Oilers: No. 40 — Mike Krushelnyski

Top 100 Oilers: No. 40 — Mike Krushelnyski

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Mike...

03.04.2026 3

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Michael Menzies

Oilers’ Max Jones is making a strong case to lock down a fourth-line spot in the playoffs

Oilers’ Max Jones is making a strong case to lock down a fourth-line spot in the playoffs

Oil Country is starting to feel a bit less tense these days. The Edmonton Oilers are riding a five-game winning streak, playing a more complete game,...

03.04.2026 10

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Sean Panganiban

Getting to know the Oilers newest signing, Owen Michaels

Getting to know the Oilers newest signing, Owen Michaels

With just four more teams remaining in the NCAA National Tournament, the Edmonton Oilers have signed their first player from an eliminated team. ...

03.04.2026 5

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Ryley Delaney

Oilers beat Blackhawks 3-1, tie Ducks for Pacific Division lead: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Oilers beat Blackhawks 3-1, tie Ducks for Pacific Division lead: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Just like that, the Edmonton Oilers are starting to look like the team that made two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals. On Thursday evening, the Oilers...

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Ryley Delaney

Oilers newest prospect Owen Michaels has the potential to fill key depth roles in the future

Oilers newest prospect Owen Michaels has the potential to fill key depth roles in the future

The Edmonton Oilers have signed their first NCAA player from the 2026 free-agent crop. On Thursday, the club announced that Western Michigan captain...

02.04.2026 5

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Dave hall

Pre-Scout: Oilers winning formula faces lineup decision against Blackhawks

Pre-Scout: Oilers winning formula faces lineup decision against Blackhawks

The magic number the Edmonton Oilers are focused on isn’t the one used in nuclear physics. It’s the number of points the Oilers need to clinch...

02.04.2026 3

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Michael Menzies

Oilers Prospect Update: Howard, Leppänen and Akey continue to impress as playoffs loom for Condors

Oilers Prospect Update: Howard, Leppänen and Akey continue to impress as playoffs loom for Condors

Since our last update, the Bakersfield Condors played four games from March 20 to 28. They lost the first game to the San Diego Gulls by a whopping...

01.04.2026 3

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Spencer Pomoty

Looking at the impact Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson have had on the Oilers since being acquired

Looking at the impact Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson have had on the Oilers since being acquired

The Edmonton Oilers host the Chicago Blackhawks on April 2 at Rogers Place, and it’ll be the first time Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson suit up...

01.04.2026 4

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Sean Panganiban

Oilers NCAA free agent targets: The offensive upside of 6-foot-6 defenceman Isaiah Norlin fits Edmonton’s needs

Oilers NCAA free agent targets: The offensive upside of 6-foot-6 defenceman Isaiah Norlin fits Edmonton’s needs

The NCAA Frozen Four is set, with all but four programs eliminated from their 2025-26 seasons. As tradition goes, this has opened a wide pool of...

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Dave hall

Pre-Scout: Oilers look to keep stacking performances against McMann-led Kraken

Pre-Scout: Oilers look to keep stacking performances against McMann-led Kraken

With chaos brewing in the Pacific Division, the Edmonton Oilers seem relatively drama-free in comparison after three solid wins in a row. The Vegas...

31.03.2026 9

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Michael Menzies

Oilers Thoughts: Matt Savoie is soaring, meeting Ty Emberson’s former coach on the Nation Vacation, Oilers’ struggling power play, and more

Oilers Thoughts: Matt Savoie is soaring, meeting Ty Emberson’s former coach on the Nation Vacation, Oilers’ struggling power play, and more

The Edmonton Oilers seem to be finding their mojo at just the right time down the stretch, and they need to keep that momentum going to secure a...

30.03.2026 6

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Sean Panganiban

Monday Musings: Oilers trending up, surprising playoff pushes and more

Monday Musings: Oilers trending up, surprising playoff pushes and more

There are 18 days remaining in the NHL’s regular season. Two teams, Colorado and Dallas, have officially clinched playoff spots, while Carolina,...

30.03.2026 3

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Jason Gregor

Friedman: Cassidy’s ‘frayed relationship’ with Golden Knights players began in Oilers’ playoff series

Friedman: Cassidy’s ‘frayed relationship’ with Golden Knights players began in Oilers’ playoff series

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman says the fracture between Vegas Golden Knights players and former head coach Bruce Cassidy started during last...

30.03.2026 9

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Michael Menzies

Sunday Scramble: Oilers building successful formula, how the NHL looks in a 3-2-1 standings format

Sunday Scramble: Oilers building successful formula, how the NHL looks in a 3-2-1 standings format

“Look at us. Who would’ve thought? Not me,” said Paul Rudd, said Connor Ingram. The Edmonton Oilers netminder smiled ear to ear when he was...

29.03.2026 4

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Michael Menzies

How Matt Savoie is emerging into an impact player for the Oilers

Since the Olympic break, Connor McDavid has produced at an excellent rate of 3.19 points per hour at five-on-five, which is no surprise for him. But...

29.03.2026 20

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Nhl Sid

Pre-Scout: Can the Oilers avoid the mousetrap and hunt the Ducks?

I want to believe the Edmonton Oilers this time. I really do.  But there is a California-sized steel trap hovering above this afternoon’s...

28.03.2026 20

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Michael Menzies

Oilers home performances need to improve for legitimate playoff push

Keeping in mind the quality of opponent, quality of play, and the context of the game, what do you think is the best Edmonton Oilers home win of...

27.03.2026 2

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Michael Menzies

Getting to know Edmonton Oilers newest signing Tomáš Cibulka

With a lack of draft capital, the Edmonton Oilers are looking overseas once again. This time, they signed Czech defenceman Tomáš Cibulka to a...

27.03.2026 5

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Ryley Delaney

Flashback Friday: Looking at when the Oilers last won their division in 1986-87

The Edmonton Oilers’ chances at finishing first in the Pacific Division hinge on Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks. As it stands, the...

27.03.2026 4

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Ryley Delaney

Top 100 Oilers: No. 41 — Mattias Ekholm

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Mattias Ekholm...

27.03.2026 3

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Tyler Yaremchuk

Pre-Scout: Two sleeping giants in Oilers and Golden Knights prepare to throw pillows

Fans of both the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights can commiserate about a season that has fallen well below expectations so far. Despite...

26.03.2026 10

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Michael Menzies

When the Oilers decide to commit, they are a Cup contender

You would go crazy trying to figure out why the Edmonton Oilers’ range of play has been so volatile this season. Some games they look like a team...

25.03.2026 9

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Jason Gregor

An early look at which unrestricted free agents the Oilers should re-sign

The National Hockey League’s regular season ends in less than a month, and who knows how long the Edmonton Oilers will be playing extra hockey. ...

24.03.2026 10

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Ryley Delaney

CHL Playoff Preview: All 3 Oilers CHL prospects set for playoffs

The Canadian Hockey League wrapped up its 2025–26 regular season on Sunday night, officially setting the stage for the road to the Memorial Cup. ...

24.03.2026 10

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Dave hall

Pre-Scout: Frustrated Oilers search for their game against Utah Mammoth

Pressure continues to mount for the Edmonton Oilers and their Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde way of playing. In their search through the past to find their...

24.03.2026 20

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Michael Menzies

Have the Oilers become a ‘one-pair team’ on defence?

For the fourth year in a row, the Edmonton Oilers’ top defensive pair, featuring Mattias Ekholm and Evan Bouchard, has been a dominant force. ...

23.03.2026 10

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Golden Hockey

Frustration, pressure and potential change mount for Oilers as team sputters toward playoffs

Through 71 games, the Edmonton Oilers haven’t found much consistency. They’ve won three games in a row once, and they’ve yet to win four. Last...

23.03.2026 10

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Jason Gregor

Oilers Thoughts: Savoie should stay on the first line, teammates are stepping up for each other, and the Nurse–Murphy pairing is steadily rising

It’s never a dull moment in Oil Country with the Edmonton Oilers. After Saturday night’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the spotlight was on...

23.03.2026 20

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Sean Panganiban

Sunday Scramble: Connor McDavid’s frustration, the ‘pillow fight’ Pacific Division, and the NHL’s playoff format delusion

Connor McDavid looked especially crestfallen post-game after the loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. The Tampa Bay Lightning are...

22.03.2026 20

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Michael Menzies

Losing Trent Frederic for any period of time is a bigger problem for the Oilers than meets the eye

It seems like the Edmonton Oilers will be without Trent Frederic for an unknown amount of time. If you told me that earlier this season, I...

22.03.2026 20

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Ryley Delaney