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Matt Savoie’s first hat trick, Oilers dominate the Canucks, and a first round matchup with the Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers had one last game to play before the playoffs started, but as it turns out, game 82 ended up having greater stakes than any of us likely imagined when we kicked things off back in October.

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Oilers’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. It certainly wasn’t the prettiest regular season of all time. But that’s about par for the course for Edmonton at this stage in the season.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Matthew Savoie News / Field Level Media / April 17

Behind Matt Savoie's hat trick, Oilers wrap up 2nd in Pacific

Matt Savoie finished the regular season with his first NHL hat trick, helping host Edmonton steam to a 6-1 win over Vancouver Canucks on Thursday, giving the Oilers home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Oilers’ Connor McDavid wins sixth Art Ross Trophy, second most all-time

The greatest player in the world is adding another trophy to his mantle. At the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid clinched the Art Ross Trophy as the leading scorer in the NHL for the sixth time in his legendary career with 48 goals and 134 points.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 17

Oilers clinch home-ice advantage with 6-1 win over Canucks: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Edmonton Oilers’ regular season is now over, which means the real thing begins now. Game 82 was a home contest against the Vancouver Canucks, with the Oilers coming away with a 6-1 victory.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / April 16

Oilers’ Connor McDavid wins Art Ross Trophy for sixth time, tying him for second-most all-time

The best player in the world today is taking home some more hardware after another sensational season. When the final buzzer sounded on the 2025-26 regular season, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid won the Art Ross Trophy as the leading scorer in the NHL for the sixth time in his superb career.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 16

Oilers to face Ducks in first round of 2026 NHL playoffs

Hockey fans in Southern California will be getting a taste of the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the NHL playoffs after all. But it won’t be those who cheer for the Los Angeles Kings, as with the Oilers securing second place in the Pacific Division and the Anaheim Ducks third, the two teams are set to face each other in the first round.

Chris Pronger News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

Pronger Embarrassing Himself with Recent Edmonton Oilers Comments

If you’ve been paying any attention to the Edmonton Oilers lately, you’ve probably been informed of some pretty crazy drama going on behind the scenes.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 16

GDB 82.0: Oilers need a win for home ice advantage (7 PM, SN)

It is simple: a win tonight and the Edmonton Oilers will start the 2026 playoffs on home ice. Lose and they could play in Anaheim, Los Angeles, or Colorado.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / April 16

Positives Out of Oilers Skate Suggests Draisaitl Close to Return

Nothing is official, but there appears to be good news out of Edmonton, where superstar Leon Draisaitl was on early doing some testing. Draisaitl took the optional morning skate with the other skaters and remained out on the ice late, working on some shooting and board play.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 16

Connor McDavid’s case to win his fourth Hart Trophy

The 2025-26 NHL season has featured some of the most compelling award races in recent memory, and the Hart Memorial Trophy is near the top of that list.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

Josh Samanski Could Play a Crucial Role for the Oilers in the Playoffs

As the playoffs approach, the Edmonton Oilers have been grappling with injuries, including those of Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, Max Jones, and Jason Dickinson.

Quinn Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

Oilers Prospects Howard and Hutson Named to AHL All-Rookie Team

Edmonton Oilers prospects Issac Howard and Quinn Hutson of the Bakersfield Condors have been named to the 2025-26 American Hockey League (AHL) All-Rookie Team, which was announced on Wednesday (April 15).

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 16

Oilers Game Notes: Playoff matchup, seeding at stake vs the Canucks

81 games down, one to go. The Golden Knights clinched the Pacific Division with a win over Seattle on Wednesday, but the Oilers still have plenty at stake in their regular-season finale against Vancouver.

Zach Hyman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Oilers’ Zach Hyman Expected To Return Thursday

The Oilers expect to have winger Zach Hyman back in the lineup for their regular-season finale tonight against the Canucks, per the team’s website. They’d been resting him for the last several games with an undisclosed lingering injury.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 16

Oilers can wrap up home ice in playoffs with win over Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers cannot win the Pacific Division, but home-ice advantage in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs remains in play for the two-time defending Western Conference champions as the Vancouver Canucks arrive on Thursday for the regular-season finale.

Chris Pronger News / Professor Press Box / April 15

The Story Behind Pronger and Lowe’s Oilers' Divide

In a recent reflection on Chris Pronger’s account of his brief but dramatic time with the Edmonton Oilers, former GM Kevin Lowe offered something rare in modern sports discourse — not just disagreement, but discomfort with how memory gets shaped over time.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 15

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Should the Oilers sign Maxim Beryozkin?

With hockey leagues around the hockey world entering playoff mode, so will the Edmonton Oilers, Bakersfield Condors, and Fort Wayne Komets. Forwards David Lewandowski and Maxim Beryozkin are also in the middle of their respective playoff runs.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 15

Kevin Lowe rips Chris Pronger and his Oilers trade 'rewrite'

Pronger wanted to be traded away from the Oilers after their playoff run in 2006.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 14

Edmonton Oilers Could Strike Again in NCAA Free Agency

The Edmonton Oilers have already started to tap into the NCAA free-agent market, signing forward Owen Michaels. They are also reportedly close to signing Maxim Berezkin.