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The Edmonton Oilers are one of five NHL teams that haven’t won three games in a row this season. Through 31 games, they’ve been unable to string together three solid performances.

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Why the Oilers must request more dates to wear their third jersey

The Edmonton Oilers’ alternate jersey has been the talk of the town in recent times. Before their 4-3 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, the Oilers played a pair of games, one against the Seattle Kraken and one against the Winnipeg Jets.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 10

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Overtime Loss to Sabres

The Edmonton Oilers were defeated 4-3 by the Buffalo Sabres when Alex Tuch scored the winning goal 33 seconds into overtime at Rogers Place on Tuesday (Dec.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 10

Former Oiler Talks Challenge of Playing Alongside McDavid and Draisaitl

Corey Perry has had a legendary career that’s included winning a Hart Trophy, Rocket Richard Trophy, and a Stanley Cup championship. The longtime Anaheim

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Connor Clattenburg News / The Oil Rig / December 10

Connor Clattenburg accomplished something no other Edmonton Oiler has in over 20 years

When Connor Clattenburg made his NHL debut earlier this month, he accomplished something that no one in the Edmonton Oilers organization had done in over 20 years: he made his NHL debut in either his draft-plus-one or draft-plus-two season after being a fifth-round or later draft pick.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 10

McDavid moves into second place in Oilers all-time even-strength scoring ranks

Another notch on the belt for one of the best players in the world. On Thursday night, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid notched the 725th even-strength point of his already decorated NHL career.

Kris Knoblauch News / Athlon Sports / December 10

Oilers Coach Kris Knoblauch Reveals Mistakes in Sabres Loss

The Edmonton Oilers entered Tuesday’s matchup against the struggling Buffalo Sabres looking to extend their winning streak to three games ahead of their final home appearance before entering a five-game road trip on Saturday.

Evan Bouchard News / Athlon Sports / December 10

Oilers Coach Addresses Evan Bouchard's Costly Mistake in Loss to Sabres

The Edmonton Oilers dropped a 4-3 overtime decision to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, and one play in the second period became the center of the postgame talk.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 10

A day late and a dollar short as Oilers third period comeback against Sabres fails: Recap, Highlights, and Reaction

Well, at least the Edmonton Oilers got a point. On Tuesday evening, the Oilers played the fourth of five games on this homestand, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Buffalo Sabres.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / December 9

Oilers Goalie Hug Sparks Wild Trade Rumors — Stuart Skinner Sets the Record Straight

Stuart Skinner wasn’t expecting to wake up in the middle of a trade storm, but that’s precisely what happened after a simple postgame hug with goaltending partner Calvin Pickard sent social media into meltdown.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Oilers Starting to Look Like Winners of Savoie-McLeod Trade with Sabres

With a pair of impressive home victories, 9-4 over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday (Dec. 4) and 6-2 over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday (Dec. 6), the Edmonton Oilers have currently matched their longest win streak of 2025-26.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 9

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Steady, consistent development within the system

While the Edmonton Oilers organization and General Nanager Stan Bowman have some things to figure out, this isn’t the case for players within their system.

Curtis Lazar News / Oilersnation / December 9

From injury adversity, to carving an NHL nice and his best stretch yet, Oilers’ Curtis Lazar showing resilience

Resilience is defined as the ability to withstand, adapt to, and recover from difficulties or setbacks — something Curtis Lazar is no stranger to. Lazar was a junior star in Edmonton over ten years ago, playing for the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / December 9

Player Poll Reveals Front-Runner for Connor McDavid’s Future Team

Connor McDavid‘s uncertain future was the talk of the offseason in the hockey world. Now 10 years into his career and coming off back-to-back losses in the Stanley Cup Finals, will he stay in Edmonton or flee for somewhere he presumes to give him a better chance of winning that elusive championship?

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Troy Stecher News / The Oil Rig / December 9

Was letting go of Troy Stecher a mistake for the Edmonton Oilers?

As the Edmonton Oilers continue to hover in the muddy middle of the Western Conference, each passing day brings the gloom a shade darker. Every decision made will be under further scrutiny as the malaise grows longer.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 9

Defensive numbers trending up and the Matt Savoie and Isaac Howard debate

It’s a good time to be an Edmonton Oilers fan again, with the team outscoring Seattle and Winnipeg by a combined score of 15-6 over the last two games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 9

Oilers, with scoring touch revived, take on slumping Sabres

The Edmonton Oilers are feeling good of late, and they will look to keep rolling when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. The Oilers enter the contest having won two straight and four of their past six games (4-2-0) after losing four of their previous five (1-3-1).

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 7

Oilers News & Rumours: Jarry Speculation, Goalie Hug Sparks Conversation, Walman

The Edmonton Oilers have found a way to get back on track as they aim to make another deep playoff run this season, and despite some injury issues early in the season, their depth has stepped up in a big way.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

Dear Santa: Edmonton Oilers Christmas Wish List

We are a few weeks away from the Christmas break, and the Edmonton Oilers are currently outside the playoff picture, sitting in fifth place in the Pacific Division with a record of 12-11-5 through 28 games.