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Connor McDavid’s hot start is driving Oilers’ success

As of the morning of November 12, the Edmonton Oilers had the most points in the standings of any team in the NHL. It should come as no surprise that that

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The Oilers' Goaltending Looked Like a Problem. What Happened?

Remember when goaltending looked like one of the biggest question marks facing the Edmonton Oilers coming into this season? After what happened last year, it was hard to blame fans for worrying.

Jake Walman News / Oil on Whyte / November 12

Oilers have to decide if Jake Walman is part of their winning strategy

Jake Walman sat in the press box for the Edmonton Oilers' matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. The scratch was his sixth in eight games, and the treatment is one of the clearest signs the Oilers head coach Mike Babcock isn't taking contract value into consideration when making his lineup decisions.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / November 12

Edmonton Oilers withstand pressure from the Flyers and earn a victory

Though it's very likely temporary, the Edmonton Oilers ended Wednesday's NHL action as the top team in the standings. Only one of the two next-closest teams, the Carolina Hurricanes and the Minnesota Wild, have played fewer games than the Oilers.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 12

Six potential Oilers targets from Daily Faceoff’s NHL trade board

The NHL season may still be young in its totality, but there’s been no lack of major storylines when it comes to player movement. The Connor Hellebuyck blockbuster went down in late October, and Kirill Marchenko was sent from Columbus to Toronto while Matthew Knies went the other way in a seven-piece trade.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Edmonton Oilers News / Viral Sports News / November 12

Former Edmonton Oilers Forward Has Died

The Edmonton Oilers organization and the broader hockey community are mourning the loss of former forward Bobby Sheehan, who passed away on November 7, 2026, at his home in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Oilers’ Early Success Raises Sustainability Questions

The Edmonton Oilers have been one of the NHL’s best teams to begin the 2026-27 season, posting a 14-3-3 record through their first 20 games. With Connor

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 12

Oilers Get Another Win, But a Concerning Trend Emerging

The Edmonton Oilers picked up another two points in their game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. That’s the good news. The bad news is that Oilers fans have seen this story before.

Doug Weight News / Oilersnation / November 12

Top 100 Oilers: No. 13 — Doug Weight

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Doug Weight comes in at No.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 12

Have the Edmonton Oilers offseason changes made a difference yet?

For the past decade, goaltending has been the scapegoat for why the Edmonton Oilers haven’t won a Stanley Cup, even though it felt like it was only a matter of time.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-2 Overtime Win Against Flyers

Defenceman Evan Bouchard scored in overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers at Rogers Place on Wednesday (Nov.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 12

Tristan Jarry was fantastic, Zach Hyman scores twice, and the Oilers get outplayed but still win anyway

The Edmonton Oilers welcomed the Philadelphia Flyers to Rogers Place on Wednesday, and were looking to extend their winning streak against a team who that has often been spinning its wheels for the first quarter of the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / November 12

An Oilers' fan guide for the 2026 NHL Global Series

The first of two head-to-head matchups for this year's 2026 NHL Global Series is set to take place over the next few days, with two games scheduled to take place.

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The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 12

Oilers squander 2-goal lead, then take down Flyers in OT

Evan Bouchard scored 47 seconds into overtime as the Edmonton Oilers relinquished a two-goal lead before recovering to beat the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Wednesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 12

Instant Reaction: Oilers need overtime to snag 3-2 win over Flyers

The Edmonton Oilers haven’t always looked sharp during this four-game homestand, but they keep finding ways to win. Wednesday night against the Philadelphia Flyers was no exception.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 11

Oilers forward depth faces major test with busy schedule ahead

The Edmonton Oilers have stayed hot to start November, grabbing seven of a possible ten points in their first five games of the month. The schedule has been a busy one, with those five games coming in nine days.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

Babcock Talks Getting Andersen Into Oilers Lineup: Is There Room for 3 Goalies?

Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock spoke ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, and he got a lot of questions about the team’s goaltending situation.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 11

Connor McDavid’s minutes are up under Mike Babcock, but is it a problem?

From the day that Mike Babcock was introduced as the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, there has been conversation about how this team can’t be as top-heavy as it’s been in the past.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 11

Babcock confirms Matt Savoie will play in AHL after returning from injury

Mike Babcock said the Edmonton Oilers’ plan for Matt Savoie is that, when he returns from injury, he’ll play in the American Hockey League. Babcock shed further light on Wednesday after the morning skate on the long-term injury situations of Savoie, as well as Frederik Andersen and Mattias Janmark, after an initial preview yesterday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 11

GDB 20.0: Oilers need to show they are the better team (8 PM, SNW)

Not every win will be pretty in an 84-game season, but every player, coach and general manager will take a “didn’t play well” win over a “played well” loss.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Oilers Defenceman Jake Walman

The Edmonton Oilers and Jake Walman could be headed for a divorce. The 30-year-old has struggled immensely to win over head coach Mike Babcock, serving as a healthy scratch in five of the past seven games.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Can Oilers’ McDavid reach 100 points before Christmas?

To say it has been an incredible season for Edmonton Oilers star center Connor McDavid would be a massive understatement. Through 19 games in 2025-26, the 29-year-old has 11 goals and 37 assists for 48 points and, at his current pace, is on track to hit 99 points by Christmas.