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Before the Edmonton Oilers’ matchup against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, holding, interference, and obstruction were temporarily suspended from the rulebook. I kid (sort of), but the 1-0 loss to the Kings was not a well-played, structured and skill-based type of shutout. It was a sludgefest, with few whistles and just a handful of…
We’ve already covered a European goaltender worth keeping an eye on in the free-agent market, but KHL star Alexander Smolin isn’t the only name drawing interest. This time of year also brings reclamation projects into focus, and Nick Malik is one that NHL teams appear to be circling back on. Son of former NHL defenceman…
Though the Edmonton Oilers lost 1-0 on Saturday to the Los Angeles Kings, the Philadelphia Flyers’ victory over the Winnipeg Jets means that the Oilers have officially clinched a spot in the 2026 NHL playoffs. There are just two games remaining in the regular-season, and less than a week until the post-season begins. Without further…
On April 10th in 1982, the Los Angeles Kings completed the largest single game comeback in Stanley Cup playoff history in Game 3 of the Smythe Division Semifinal beating the heavily favored Edmonton Oilers 6-5. Down 5-0, the Kings first goal came 2:16 into the third period from Jay Wells skating 4-on-4. Doug Smith added a powerplay goal less than three minutes later. The next three markers came
The Edmonton Oilers have made a late-season call-up as the continue their fight for the Pacific Division title. On Sunday, the team recalled forward Isaac Howard from its American Hockey League affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. The #Oilers have recalled forward Isaac Howard from the @Condors. The first-year pro has scored 22 goals & 25 assists in…
Six of the eight playoff spots in the Western Conference have now been clinched. Despite a 1-0 loss to Los Angeles on Saturday, the Oilers secured their place in the playoffs. The “x” next to Edmonton’s name came courtesy of Philadelphia’s win over Winnipeg. Five teams are now battling for the final two spots. Anaheim…
With Round 1 of the CHL playoffs finished, two Edmonton Oilers prospects have been eliminated, with one fighting on after a big upset win. Tommy Lafrenière and William Nicholl both saw their respective CHL clubs get eliminated in the first round of playoffs. Both of them signed amateur tryouts with the Bakersfield Condors this week,…
Sometimes you need a little help crossing the finish line. The Edmonton Oilers are officially in the dance and have clinched a playoff spot on Saturday night. Despite losing 1-0 to the Los Angeles Kings in the afternoon, the Winnipeg Jets’ defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Flyers means the Oilers get a “x”…
The Edmonton Oilers had a chance to clinch a playoff berth on Saturday if they could grab at least a point in their matinee against the Los Angeles Kings. From L.A.’s side, they’re clinging to the second Wild Card spot, and with only a handful of games left, the margin for error is razor-thin. So,…
The Edmonton Oilers no longer control their fate to finish first in the Pacific Division. On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers played their final road game of the season, ending a three-game road trip against the Los Angeles Kings. The low-scoring affair saw just one goal, as the Kings defeated the Oilers 1-0. Let’s take a…
It’s hard to believe the playoffs are as close as they are. For as much as this regular season has flown by for the Edmonton Oilers, it’s been a long, arduous winter. And while today is moving day at The Masters, it’s moving day for the Oilers, who need a point against the Los Angeles…
The Edmonton Oilers are in Los Angeles this afternoon for Game 80 on the schedule, and I don’t think I’m being dramatic when I say this is another massive game for our boys. With three games left and the Oilers sitting one point up on both Vegas and Anaheim in the Pacific Division, Edmonton has…
Kasperi Kapanen thinks it’s a no-brainer: Connor McDavid should be the Hart Trophy winner. Hard to argue after McDavid’s game on Wednesday, which almost single-handedly elevated the Edmonton Oilers against the San Jose Sharks. The captain scored a hat-trick and added two assists for the 5-2 victory, the 14th five-point game of his career. During…
As we head into the final week of the Edmonton Oilers’ season, there is still a high level of variance when it comes to where this team could finish in the Pacific Division standings. The simplest way to outline the scenario for the Oilers is this: If they win all three of their final games,…
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Darnell Nurse comes in at No. 38 on our updated 2025 list. He was unranked on Brownlee’s original list. It’s been 13 years since Nurse was drafted seventh overall by the Oilers. If you…
It’s only a matter of time before the Edmonton Oilers punch their ticket to the 2026 playoffs. With just three games left in the season, all the Oilers need to do this Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings is earn a point. If they fail to do that, which wouldn’t be great for their chances…
As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for the playoffs, and other players around the league get ready for vacation, front offices will start their work on planning for NHL free agency and the NHL draft. Much like every year, there will surely be some fireworks along the way, and there are already two captains of Canadian…
The Edmonton Oilers’ longest-tenured player is being recognized for his work off the ice. On Friday, the NHL released the 32 nominees for the 2026 King Clancy Memorial Trophy and the Oilers’ nominee is forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Nugent-Hopkins’ nomination ends a run for defenceman Darnell Nurse, who was the Oilers’ nomination in each of the past…
With the way things are trending, it’s looking like the Edmonton Oilers are heading back to the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season, but some lineup questions remain uncertain. Will Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman be ready to go once the playoffs start? And after leaving the last game against the San Jose Sharks, what’s…
The Darnell Nurse trade conversation has been cycling through Edmonton for years without much actually happening, but something feels different about this offseason. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported in early March that the Oilers discussed the possibility of moving Nurse before the trade deadline, adding that he's "a name to watch this summer, NMC and all." Oilers analyst Mathew Panchyshyn followed that up on X with a post about Detroit pursuing Nurse, with the Detroit ...
The Edmonton Oilers may need to look for a new assistant general manager this offseason. Appearing on Oilers Now (10:39 mark) on Wednesday evening, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported that Oilers assistant general manager Bill Scott is a strong candidate to fill the Nashville Predators’ soon-to-be-vacant general manager role. Some even consider him the favourite….
Seattle Kraken forward Bobby McMann is one of the NHL's top pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs) heading into the summer. The Kraken will certainly be looking to keep him around, as he has thrived since his arrival to Seattle. His eight goals and 12 points in 13 games for Seattle show that. Yet, if the Kraken are unable to extend McMann and he becomes a UFA this offseason, these three teams should be in the mix for his services. Edmonton Oilers The Oilers were heavily linked to ...
It’s been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I’ve got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about the Oilers‘ recent run of games, the first few games for our new friends, a tough luck run of…
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 ago. Chris Pronger’s new book, Earned: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hockey’s Fiercest Competitors, becomes available for readers next week. The two-time Olympic gold medallist says the…
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s ready to help you wrap up the week. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed the Masters Tournament, the Oilers‘ big win in San Jose, Connor Ingram and Jason Dickinson getting banged up, best in-person sports, and much more. The guys…