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After a good week of practice, the Colorado Avalanche headed north to begin another weekend back-to-back versus Canadian foes. First up was the always tough test Edmonton Oilers with their duo of elite forwards. What wasn’t tough, however, was Edmonton’s goaltending who between Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard gave up nine goals on 34 shots […]
From Mile High Hockey | 27 days ago | 2 reads
This is rock bottom. On Saturday evening, the Edmonton Oilers returned home to host the Colorado Avalanche. The Oilers did not win. About six and a half minutes into the game, Cale Makar scored his fifth of the season. Just over a minute later, the defenceman scored a carbon copy of the first goal to…
From In the Pressbox | 27 days ago | 2 reads
When the Oilers hit the ice tonight against the Colorado Avalanche, veteran defenceman Mattias Ekholm will hit another impressive milestone in what has been a rock-solid NHL career. The 34-year-old blue liner will suit up for his 900th career regular-season game, a mark that reflects not just longevity but the kind of consistency and dependability…
From In the Pressbox | 27 days ago | 2 reads
As I’m sure you’re aware by now, Jack Roslovic signed a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers for $1.5 million, circling back after he didn’t have any big-money takers before then. He signed on October 8 and didn’t get into the lineup until October 14 against the Rangers. His contract was a bit unusual in…
From In the Pressbox | 27 days ago | 1 read
Any night is a good night for hockey, but in the eyes of generations of hockey fans, Saturday nights are sacred. If your team is scheduled to play on Saturday night, especially against a Canadian opponent, you drop everything. Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche is that team, as they slot into the most coveted night of […]
From Mile High Hockey | 27 days ago | 1 read
Tonight, the Oilers are back at Rogers Place for a Saturday night showdown against the Colorado Avalanche, and if there were ever a time to find their best hockey, this would be it. After blowing two-goal leads in three of their last four games, the vibes around here are getting a little tense, and a…
From In the Pressbox | 27 days ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers are 6-5-3 and nothing has worked to fix what’s broken. Talking about it hasn’t worked. Line changes haven’t worked. Player-led meetings haven’t worked. Coaching messages haven’t worked. They keep saying the right things, then go out and blow leads, play inconsistent hockey, and drop points to teams they should beat in regulation….
From In the Pressbox | 27 days ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers are loading up their top line for Saturday night’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. Connor McDavid centred the top line with Leon Draisaitl and the red-hot Jack Roslovic on his wings, as the team looks to match them up with the potent top line of the Avalanche. “I’m sure there’ll be a…
From In the Pressbox | 27 days ago | 0 reads
When the Edmonton Oilers play the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday (at 10:00 PM ET), is Leon Draisaitl going to score? We have stats and trends to help you make the right bet in this article. Leon Draisaitl Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +110 (Bet $10 to win $11.00 if he scores a goal) Draisaitl Goals Betting Stats Draisaitl has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop. Draisaitl has recorded a point in 12 games this seas...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 27 days ago | 1 read
When the Edmonton Oilers meet the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins likely to score? Stats and trends to help you make the right call are provided here, so take a look before the game starts at 10:00 PM ET. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +270 (Bet $10 to win $27.00 if he scores a goal) Nugent-Hopkins Goals Betting Stats In every game Nugent-Hopkins has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s exceeded th...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 27 days ago | 1 read
When the Edmonton Oilers play the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, is Connor McDavid going to score? Stats and info to help you make the best bet are provided below, so take a look before the puck drops at 10:00 PM ET. Connor McDavid Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +140 (Bet $10 to win $14.00 if he scores a goal) McDavid Goals Betting Stats McDavid has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 15 games played this ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 27 days ago | 1 read
Will Victor Olofsson score for the Colorado Avalanche against the Edmonton Oilers, on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right bet are provided in this article. Victor Olofsson Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +280 (Bet $10 to win $28.00 if he scores a goal) Olofsson Goals Betting Stats Over 14 games, Olofsson has tallied 12 points, with two multi-point games. Olofsson has a goal in two of 14 games this season, scoring more than once...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 27 days ago | 1 read
Will Andrew Mangiapane score for the Edmonton Oilers against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday? Stats and info are provided in this article, to help you make the best bet before the puck drops at 10:00 PM ET. Andrew Mangiapane Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +450 (Bet $10 to win $45.00 if he scores a goal) Mangiapane Goals Betting Stats Mangiapane has registered a point in six of his 15 contests so far this season. Mangiapane has scored in four of 15 games...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 27 days ago | 1 read
Any night is a good night for hockey, but in the eyes of generations of hockey fans, Saturday nights are sacred. If your team is scheduled to play on Saturday night, especially against a Canadian opponent, you drop everything. Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche is that team, as they slot into the most coveted night of […]
From Mile High Hockey | 27 days ago | 1 read
Buckle in. If there’s one opponent that seems to provide entertaining hockey against the Edmonton Oilers over the years, it’s the Colorado Avalanche. In many ways, it’s the perfect Hockey Night in Canada late game, the stuff that Tim Hortons hockey cards and adolescent memories are made of. While the Oilers’ wheels seem to be…
From In the Pressbox | 28 days ago | 1 read
It’s Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed the Oilers losing three of four games they should have won, goaltending rumours that are popping up, playing soft, line combos, and much more. We…
From In the Pressbox | 28 days ago | 1 read
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Dave Brown comes in at No. 65 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 60 on Brownlee’s original list. “Hey, Timmy! You got those gloves cemented on?” So goes one of…
From In the Pressbox | 28 days ago | 0 reads
The narrative of the Edmonton Oilers‘ struggles in the month of October has bled into November, and it’s clear that another bumpy start is getting on the nerves of the team’s on-ice leader. When speaking to the media after practice on Friday, Oilers captain Connor McDavid expressed the desire to ramp up the intensity to…
From In the Pressbox | 28 days ago | 1 read
Edmonton Oilers winger Kasperi Kapanen is coming at this season with a whole new perspective. In a recent interview with Finnish outlet Ilta-Sanomat, the 29-year-old opened up about the mental struggles he’s faced through his career and how he’s turned around his life over the last year with a new determination and focus. All quotes…
From In the Pressbox | 28 days ago | 1 read
Get those pieces of Edmonton Oilers merchandise and memorabilia ready to be autographed. The organization announced the return of its annual autograph session at West Edmonton Mall on Thursday, setting November 27th as the date. It’ll take place between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. across the mall, with the full Oilers roster strewn throughout the…
From In the Pressbox | 28 days ago | 1 read
The Oilers, unfortunately, blew another couple of leads this week, but they still played some good hockey against some quality teams. The good news is that if they continue to put themselves in a position to lead, they’ll eventually start closing out those games more consistently. That’s a much better situation than constantly having to…
From In the Pressbox | 28 days ago | 1 read
Back again with a weekly pipeline update. It was another busy weekend, and they won’t be slowing down anytime soon. Speaking of not slowing down, that’s exactly what Tommy Lafrenière is doing in the WHL right now, as he is up to 19 points in 17 games. One thing that is slowing down is any…
From In the Pressbox | 28 days ago | 4 reads
The Edmonton Oilers are about to get a lot healthier, but with that will have to come some roster moves. In order to potentially get any assets back for their players rather than seeing them be picked up on waivers, a trade or two may happen very shortly. Edmonton is right at the salary cap and just had Alec Regula return. This takes Troy Stecher and Ty Emberson out of the lineup if Regula enters. As for the forwards, Zach Hyman, Kasperi Kapanen, and Mattias Janmark are all returning shortly a...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 29 days ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers are just over a month into the 2025-26 season, and like any team with high expectations, there’s plenty to unpack, with some players quietly putting up strong starts, while others are still trying to round out their game. With that in mind, let’s dive into five Oilers thoughts, from Evan Bouchard’s play…
From In the Pressbox | 29 days ago | 1 read
Remember six weeks ago when Connor McDavid said he believes in this year’s version of the Edmonton Oilers and their chances of winning the Stanley Cup? Well, people seem to be forgetting that pretty quickly. We’re not even one full month into the NHL season, and already there are people, both inside and outside of…
From In the Pressbox | 29 days ago | 1 read