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Strong third period, depth scoring lead Oilers past desperate Sharks

Strong third period, depth scoring lead Oilers past desperate Sharks

The Oilers have opened their four-game homestand with two wins. Edmonton held off a San Jose Sharks team desperate for points on Tuesday, with five different scorers finding the back of the net in a 5-3 victory.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / March 18
Draisaitl Injury Timeline: Oilers GM Offers Possible Playoff Update

Draisaitl Injury Timeline: Oilers GM Offers Possible Playoff Update

As per a post by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, “Oilers GM Stan Bowman on Leon Draisaitl: If everything goes as scheduled, he should be back at the end of the regular season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 18
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-3 Win Over Sharks

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-3 Win Over Sharks

The Edmonton Oilers grabbed a crucial two points in the tight Pacific Division playoff race, defeating the San Jose Sharks 5-3 at Rogers Place. The Oilers now have a seven-point cushion over the Sharks and jumped into second place in the Pacific Division, leapfrogging the Vegas Golden Knights, who lost 2-0 to the Buffalo Sabres.

Mikko Rantanen News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz
The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz
Josh Bloom News / The Oil Rig / March 18
Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Is new prospect Josh Bloom a late bloomer?

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Is new prospect Josh Bloom a late bloomer?

The Edmonton Oilers system has experienced some change, with the trade of Jayden Grubbe for Josh Bloom on March 12. Additionally, seasons are ending for European prospects, with Albin Sundin and Petr Hauser both playing their final regular season games of the 2025–26 campaign.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / March 18
Oilers’ Evan Bouchard Has a Case for the Norris Trophy

Oilers’ Evan Bouchard Has a Case for the Norris Trophy

No matter the turnover the Edmonton Oilers’ blue line sees or the criticism it faces, one guy has seemed to keep proving why he is the number one guy in the group.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 18
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins leads by example, Connor Murphy’s first as an Oiler, and a Leon Draisaitl-sized hole

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins leads by example, Connor Murphy’s first as an Oiler, and a Leon Draisaitl-sized hole

Despite beating the Predators on Sunday night, the big story from the evening was Leon Draisaitl leaving the game after a hit along the boards, which clearly left more damage than we might have initially anticipated.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 18
Third-period flurry carries Oilers to win over Sharks

Third-period flurry carries Oilers to win over Sharks

Max Jones and Zach Hyman scored 3:23 apart early in the third period as the Edmonton Oilers picked up two vital points in a 5-3 victory over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 17
Five goalscorers find pot of gold as Oilers beat Sharks 5-3: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Five goalscorers find pot of gold as Oilers beat Sharks 5-3: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

That’s now back-to-back wins for the Edmonton Oilers. On Tuesday night, the Oilers defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-3 on St. Patrick’s Day, giving them a seven-point lead over the young team.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / March 17
Leon Draisaitl's injury could dramatically change West playoff race

Leon Draisaitl's injury could dramatically change NHL Western Conference playoff race

His injury not only significantly weakens the Oilers lineup. It also creates a potential opening for some other teams in the Western Conference playoff race.

Canadiens announce timeline for return for Kirby Dach
Canadiens insider reveals three players discussed in Matthew Knies trade return
Connor McDavid suggests improvements to NHL player safety
Evgeni Malkin sends message about uncertain future after dominant win
European teams tell NHL they won't play in World Cup if Russia is involved
Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / March 17
Leon Draisaitl injury underlines season of bizarre injury luck for Edmonton Oilers

Leon Draisaitl injury underlines season of bizarre injury luck for Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers medical staff is earning their paycheque this season. I wrote on December 21 that this Edmonton Oilers season feels like a “year from

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 17
Checking in on the Edmonton Oilers’ deadline additions

Checking in on the Edmonton Oilers’ deadline additions

It’s been 10 days since the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, and teams are starting to settle in with their new acquisitions. The Edmonton Oilers are no different.

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