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Oilers’ Evan Bouchard responds after being benched by head coach Kris Knoblauch

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch gave the fans screaming for accountability on Evan Bouchard an early Christmas gift on Monday night. With just over eight minutes left in the first period, Knoblauch had seen enough of his $10.5 million defenceman and parked him on the bench until the second frame.

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Oilers GM Finally Addresses Roster Plans — and the Goalie Situation

It’s never quiet in Edmonton when goaltending comes up, and this week was no exception. With fans restless and concerns growing about Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard, Oilers GM Stan Bowman finally addressed the elephant in the room — and offered a little insight into his broader roster plans.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 12

Edmonton Oilers prospect update: Momentum shift for Oilers’ minor league affiliates

The minor league affiliates of the Edmonton Oilers are starting to build real momentum for the 2025–26 campaign. The Oilers’ NCAA prospects continue to find their footing as the majority of their freshman class of players become more comfortable at the next level of their development.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 12

Evaluating if the Edmonton Oilers are still cup contenders

For the third straight season, the Edmonton Oilers have had an awful start to the year. The team currently sits in fifth place in the Pacific Division and has a record of 4–3–3 in its last ten games.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

NHL Predictions: Nov. 12 Edmonton Oilers vs Philadelphia Flyers

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Jack Roslovic News / Oilersnation / November 12

Why Jack Roslovic has been an excellent fit for the Oilers

In general, the Edmonton Oilers have had yet another underwhelming start to the season. In particular, their offensive play has been highly disappointing thus far, as the team ranks at a lowly 28th place in the NHL in 5-on-5 goals per hour.

Zach Hyman News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Oilers' Hopes for Injured Zach Hyman Revealed on Tuesday

The Edmonton Oilers are nearing the return of forward Zach Hyman, who has yet to play this season after suffering a wrist injury during last year’s playoff run.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 11

NHL Notebook: Former Oilers winger Kent Nilsson predicted to be named to 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class

Kent Nilsson wasn’t in Edmonton for long after being acquired in March 1987, but the impact he made was massive. He would score five goals and 17 points

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 11

Dawdling Oilers, Flyers both aim for faster starts

When the Edmonton Oilers visit the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, the winner might be the team that gets off to a quicker start. Both teams have found themselves needing to overcome slow first periods that force them to play from behind late.

Juuse Saros News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

Insider Reveals Setback If Oilers Pursue Juuse Saros Trade

For the third straight year, the Edmonton Oilers are off to yet another wonky start to a season. This time around, their record, 7-6-4, is respectable, but their performance on the ice has left much to be desired.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 11

Five important questions ahead of Oilers’ lengthy road trip

Love them or hate them, there’s never a dull moment when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers. They had their best come-from-behind win of the season last game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, featuring their first fight of the season, magic from the captain, and big goals and saves when it mattered most.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / November 11

‘It’s nice to have him on your side’: Oilers players react to Connor McDavid’s two-goal game

It was another one of those nights from Connor McDavid where he took his game to another level. The boo birds who came out in full force at the end of

Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

Oilers Offer Clearer Timeline on Zach Hyman’s Return

The Edmonton Oilers are finally closing in on the return of one of their most important forwards. According to Sports 1440’s Jason Gregor, Zach Hyman won’t play Wednesday in Philadelphia, but he’s expected to make his season debut either Thursday in Columbus or Saturday in Carolina.

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The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Most rushing TDs for each NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

Kris Knoblauch News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

Old Comments Suggest Knoblauch Lost Oilers Room Before Season Began

There was an awful lot of pressure on the Edmonton Oilers heading into Monday night’s game versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. Not often would you expect a game in mid-November to have so much importance for a team coming off back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, but that is exactly where the Oilers have found themselves early in this 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 11