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With a 3-2 overtime victory over the Ottawa Senators earlier this week, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner became the sixth netminder in team history to reach the 100-win mark. Born in Edmonton, the Oilers drafted the 26-year-old 78th overall in the 2017 draft from the Lethbridge Hurricanes. After another season in junior and two full…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers have been here before. Team voice Bob Stauffer cautioned that moving on from Stuart Skinner too quickly would mirror the Devan Dubnyk misread a decade ago, when Edmonton sold low only to watch Dubnyk thrive elsewhere. Stauffer’s message is that Skinner is 26, trending quicker and lighter under a new goalie coach, and deserves a true runway to show he can be the long-term answer. Is Stuart Skinner the guy that’s going to win the final game of the playoffs for the...
From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 1 read
It’s been a busy week around here with the Oilers wrapping up their five-game road trip, and I’ve got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to cover it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about the Oilers’ losing streak, Jake Walman’s return, Isaac Howard’s first NHL goal, and much more. After a…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Much has been made about Issac Howard in the early stages of this season, and it’s easy to see why. At 21 years old, he’s the youngest player on the team, and the youngest lineup regular since Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg in 2022-23, when they were the same age. The expectations for Howard in…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Through seven games in the early 2025-26 campaign, the Edmonton Oilers have only four players on the team who have scored more than once, and centerman Noah Philp is one of them. If there’s one word that sums up Philp’s hockey journey, it’s resilience. From going undrafted to stepping away from the game in 2023…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Regarding nights where everything goes right, the Edmonton Oilers sure needed one. They were set to close out a five-game road trip with a visit to the nation’s capital to face the Ottawa Senators, and the team was reeling after four poor games and three straight losses. They needed a few bounces. And on a…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Not every win will you hang in the Louvre – but the Louvre isn’t so safe these days. Neither did the Oilers have to play jewel thief in the nation’s capital. They collected the OT victory 3-2 and thankfully finished this five-game road trip. Overall, it was a so-so, alright performance by the Oilers. But…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
I wish I knew what it is about October that causes the Oilers to look so uninterested in playing hockey, but that was the feeling around these parts after watching the boys drop three straight to the Islanders, Devils, and Red Wings. It wasn’t that any of those teams were world beaters, but the boys…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Prior to defeating the Edmonton Oilers over the weekend, the last four game winning streak that the New Jersey Devils enjoyed was almost three years ago and over 1000 days ago. From January 7th, 2023 to January 16th, 2023, the Devils picked up victories over the New York Rangers (home), Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, and […]
From All About The Jersey | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Buffalo Sabres have won two of their last three games, but the Alex Tuch trade chatter has not cooled. After Tuch’s agent Brian Bartlett said extension talks are on the back burner, league sources told RG.org’s Jimmy Murphy that the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers have already inquired about the winger’s availability. Buffalo still wants to keep Tuch long term, yet with talks paused, general manager Kevyn Adams is taking calls while he gauges the standings. Alex Tuch is a PER...
From NHL Trade Rumors | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
At least they showed some fight?
From Silver Seven | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The three-game losing streak has come to an end. On Tuesday evening, the Edmonton Oilers concluded their five-game road trip with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Ottawa Senators. With the win, the Oilers have snapped their three-game losing streak. Let’s take a look at what happened in this one! The first goal came late…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
One of the prominent rookies in the game has tickled the twine for the first time. On Tuesday night, Edmonton Oilers forward Isaac Howard scored the first goal of his NHL career, and it occurred with two of the best players in hockey alongside him. It happened during the second period of the team’s game…
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Fresh lines mean fresh chances as the Sens look to capitalize on the slumping Oilers.
From Silver Seven | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers roster crunch will live to see another day. While tough decisions have been expected to come for the team with a roster presumably getting healthier in the coming weeks — kicking off with Jake Walman returning to the lineup Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators — the Oilers have been dealt another injury…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers aren’t pastry chefs. They need to significantly reduce their turnovers. The Oilers have committed the fourth most turnovers/60 (17.92) through their first six games. Turnoveritis has spread throughout the lineup, and combined with too many errant and missed passes, it is easy to see why they’ve lost three consecutive games and have…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers are loading up the top line Tuesday night as they finish off a five-game road trip with a visit to the Ottawa Senators. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will skate on the top line with Vasily Podkolzin, the team revealed during their morning skate. It’s not the only notable piece of news,…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
A member of the Edmonton Oilers is set to reach a significant milestone on Tuesday night, while making a little history as well. When the Oilers face off against the Ottawa Senators, forward Adam Henrique will be playing in the 1,000th game of his NHL career. He’ll become the 409th player in league history to reach…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
It was once again a successful weekend for Oilers prospects playing in North America. Paul Fischer stays hot with five points in four games, and the same can be said for Tommy Lafreniere, who is on a four-game goal-scoring streak. The Michigan Wolverines, featuring Aidan Park and Asher Barnett, are off to a 6-0 start…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Edmonton Oilers are struggling, and the Ottawa Senators could be just what the doctor ordered to remedy the ailing offence, but they’ll have to be mindful of a still potent Sens attack. Entering the season, Ottawa was looking to prove they were an ascending team, a playoff staple after earning a wildcard berth with…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers are predicted by sportsbooks to beat the Ottawa Senators when they clash on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, with the visiting Oilers at -136 on the moneyline, and the Senators at +114. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Oilers vs. Senators Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Oilers (-136) Underdog: Senators (+114) Total: 6 Best Oilers vs. Senators Promo Codes How to Watch Oilers vs. Senators Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Dustin Penner comes in at No. 68 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 64 on Brownlee’s original list. After Ryan Smyth’s departure, the Oilers needed help — and Dustin Penner…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Last Devils Game On Saturday afternoon, the Devils won their 4th game in row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers by a score of 5-3. Yes, for the first time since 2023, the Devils won 4 games in row. Yes, I can’t believe it either. It was a fantastic game. Jesper Bratt had a goal and an […]
From All About The Jersey | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
On Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, the Edmonton Oilers will play the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. If you’re considering making a wager, we have best bets suggestions right here. Best Oilers vs. Senators Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Leon Draisaitl, Oilers +120 4 G in 6 GP Connor McDavid, Oilers +150 0 G in 6 GP Tim Stützle, Senators +190 2 G in 6 GP Drake Batherson, Senators +230 0 G in 3 GP ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Darnell Nurse has been a key contributor on the Edmonton Oilers’ blueline for nearly a decade, but inconsistency and playoff struggles in recent years have cranked up the pressure for him to perform. Through six games of the 2025-26 season, he is off to one of the roughest starts of his career, and it’s draining…
From In the Pressbox | about 2 months ago | 1 read