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When will the Oilers finally make a goaltending change?

With the goaltending in the provincial capital of Alberta still providing headaches, when will the Edmonton Oilers finally pull the trigger? Though the

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Scenes From Morning Skate: What should Oilers fans make of Tampa Bay?

The Edmonton Oilers face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night at Benchmark International Arena, and nobody really knows what to make of either team.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 20

'That Shouldn’t Be Possible', Insider on Oilers Unexpected Offensive Stat

As the Edmonton Oilers continue to struggle through the opening of the 2025-26 season, with their current road trip creating warning signs everywhere, one NHL insider pointed out a stat that seems almost too wild to believe.

Troy Stecher News / Oilersnation / November 20

Troy Stecher ‘just left the fire’ in Edmonton after waiver claim by Leafs

Apparently, the transition from the Edmonton Oilers to the Toronto Maple Leafs is a seamless one for Troy Stecher. Some players can’t handle the stress of playing in the Toronto market, particularly as they’re off to one of their slowest starts in a decade.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Samuel Montembeault News / The Oil Rig / November 20

Sam Montembeault as a trade target for the Edmonton Oilers

One of the main discussion topics surrounding the Edmonton Oilers over the past few years is, of course, goaltending. It has been a serious problem at certain points of the season, but has also been acceptable at others.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Stuart Skinner News / Oilersnation / November 20

Oilers need to make a change in net before the season goes down the drain

The Edmonton Oilers need to acquire a netminder before it’s too late. This is something that most people are aware of, but over the past few seasons, I have been an ardent supporter of Stuart Skinner.

Isaac Howard News / The Hockey Writers / November 20

Oilers’ Isaac Howard Having Hot Start With AHL’s Bakersfield Condors

The Edmonton Oilers made waves in the offseason when they decided to make a move for a youngster in forward Isaac Howard, acquiring him from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Sam O’Reilly.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 20

Speculation Swirls Again as Coffey’s Name Reenters the Oilers Conversation

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said in his most recent 32 Thoughts column, “There were rumours last week that Edmonton was considering bringing back Paul Coffey, but that was denied to me.” The Oilers are struggling and as such, all sorts of speculation will surround the team.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / November 20

Edmonton Oilers wanted to party like it was 1985, but Washington Capitals took over the show and won 7–4

The Edmonton Oilers headed to the American capital, Washington, DC last night, to take on the Capitals. After an ugly 5–1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres two nights ago, it was imperative for the Oilers to prove that was a one-off.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / November 20

NHL's 25 Highest-Paid Players for 2025-26

NHL salaries continue to soar. Heading into the 2025-26 season, Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers was newly crowned as the highest-paid player by average annual value (AAV), according to spotrac.com.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 20

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 7-4 Loss to Capitals

The Edmonton Oilers suffered their second consecutive loss, falling by a score of 7-4 to the host Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Wednesday (Nov.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 20

Another bad start for Edmonton, Oilers apathy, and what is happening with Brett Kulak?

After whatever the hell that was in Buffalo on Monday, the Oilers hit the ice in Washington on Wednesday, hoping to look like a professional hockey team again.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 20

Too little too late for Oilers as another comeback attempt falls short

Wednesday was another night much like so many have been this season for the Edmonton Oilers. They got down early, watching the Washington Capitals score twice in the first six minutes of the game, and all the Oilers could do was chase.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

NHL Predictions: November 20th Tampa Bay Lightning vs Edmonton Oilers

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.