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Oilers HC Kris Knoblauch mum on Game 6 starting goalie

Facing elimination, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch still isn’t sure who his starting goalie will be for Game 6, or, at least, he isn’t making his intentions known.

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McDavid Talks Being 'Crippled' By Pressure of Game 6

Facing elimination in the Stanley Cup Final, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid says he’s focused on one thing: winning Game 6. He called it “fun hockey” and knows it’s a big game, but he believes he and his team have another level they can reach.

Edmonton Oilers News / Blade of Steel / June 16

Connor McDavid gives heart-crushing response when asked about pressure

As the best player in the NHL, the pressure is always on Connor McDavid to perform, and when addressing the pressure, he gave a heart-wrenching answer.

Oilers' McDavid: ‘Everyone has another level, myself included’

Edmonton HC Kris Knoblauch mum on starting goalie for Game 6

McDavid, Sidney Crosby among first named to Canada’s Olympic team

Auston Matthews, Tkachuk brothers among first on USA’s Olympic team

Report: Penguins star Evgeni Malkin likely done after next season

Sam Bennett’s next contract expected to exceed teammate's deal

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In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 16

‘I can see the God in him’: Jaromir Jagr believes Connor McDavid has been touched by a higher power

Maybe Connor McDavid’s “McJesus” nickname really is fitting. According to NHL legend Jaromir Jagr, at least, who in an interview with Sportsnet said he believed a “higher power” has touched the Edmonton Oilers captain.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / June 16

Facing elimination, Oilers undecided on Game 6 goaltender

Before the Edmonton Oilers face potential elimination in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night, head coach Kris Knoblauch wants more time to decide on a starting goaltender.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Forcing Game 7 will be easier said than done for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers will face the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final Tuesday night, hoping to extend their series to a Game 7, winner-take-all matchup like they had in 2024.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Oilers Can Benefit From Being on the Road in Game 6

Say what you want about Connor McDavid being a generational player. He’ll never win a Stanley Cup until he and his Oilers teammates understand what it means to come through in meaningful games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 16

Oilers facing must-win situation on Florida's home ice in Game 6

The Edmonton Oilers have their backs against the wall again. They'll need to win Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla., to avoid watching the Florida Panthers celebrate a championship on their home ice for a second consecutive year.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 16

Oilers haven’t named starting goaltender ahead of Game 6

The Edmonton Oilers are remaining mum about who will get the crease ahead of a pivotal Game 6 against the Florida Panthers. With the series shifting back to Florida and the Oilers now on the brink of elimination, it’s no easy decision for the coaching staff to make, and one they’re not ready for.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / June 16

Oilers' Cup Aspirations Still Very Alive

The Edmonton Oilers are staring down a Stanley Cup Final defeat for a second consecutive time, and there's reason to believe that this year's outcome may be different.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / June 16

Edmonton Oilers Gearing Up To Make Several Changes Ahead Of Must-Win Game Six

The Edmonton Oilers once again face elimination against the Florida Panthers in Game 6, and now, they're preparing to make several changes to the lineup.

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Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

‘Everyone has another level, myself included’: Oilers’ McDavid on performance in Stanley Cup Final so far

The Edmonton Oilers are facing a similar tale that they saw last season, being the first team to face elimination in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

What the Oilers Must Fix to Force Game 7

As the Edmonton Oilers face elimination again, the Hockey Night in Canada panel—Ron MacLean, Kelly Hrudey, and Kevin Bieksa—offered a compelling breakdown of what the team must do to survive Game 6.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 16

First Period Woes for the Edmonton Oilers

Since 2017, the Oilers’ core group of players has been involved in 10 playoff series that required at least six games. Tuesday will be the sixth time they enter Game 6 trailing 3-2.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 16

Oilers’ Connor McDavid one of six players named to Canada’s initial 2026 Olympic roster

It’s official: Connor McDavid is headed to his very first Olympic Games. As NHL players gear up to return to the Winter Olympics for the first time since 2014, the twelve participating nations announced on Monday six initial players who will lead their groups in Milan next year.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 16

Shell-Shocked Oilers Turning to Familiar Face in Goal for Game 6

After a couple of games where the Edmonton Oilers can’t seem to find their solution to their ongoing first-period issues, it looks like the Oilers will be putting their starter back in goal for Game 6 against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / June 16

How the Edmonton Oilers' 'Next Man Up' mentality has defined their season

Ever since Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid were drafted, there was one common jab to throw at the Edmonton Oilers. Despite all their attempts to the

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 16

‘Not an easy decision’: Oilers not sure whether to go with Skinner or Pickard for Game 6

Kris Knoblauch and the Edmonton Oilers’ coaching staff to roll with Calvin Pickard in Game 5 Saturday night didn’t quite turn out as planned. After entering Games 3 and 4 in relief of Stuart Skinner, helping the Oilers mount a once-in-a-century comeback in the latter of the two, it made sense as to why the Oilers wanted to go with Pickard.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / June 16

NHL Analyst Reveals Three Critical Factors That Could Cost Oilers The Stanley Cup

NHL analyst Travis Yost revealed three critical factors that have the Oilers on the brink of elimination, and they must be fixed in order to give them a chance.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Oilers Never Do Things the Easy Way

Much has been made about the Edmonton Oilers’ ability to come from behind during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Edmonton has eight comeback wins, equalling the franchise record for a single postseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / June 16

Oilers' Star Highlights Team Germany Olympic Roster

National teams have started preparations for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics with the announcements of each country's first six players. Team Germany has a sneaky chance of securing a medal at the 2026 Winter Games, and their star-studded lineup is kicking off with some of the biggest names in the sport.

Leon Draisaitl News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Draisaitl, Stutzle among six initial six players on Germany’s 2026 Olympic roster

Germany will look to snag a medal for the second time in the past three Winter Olympic tournaments, and has started by naming its first six players for the 2026 tournament in Italy.

Edmonton Oilers News / House of Hockey / June 16

Legendary NHL Analyst Calls Out the Edmonton Oilers Ahead of Game 6

A legendary NHL analyst called out the Edmonton Oilers ahead of the sixth game of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers. After a tight series, the Oilers now have their backs against the wall, with the Panthers only one win away from winning a second straight Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Oilers Player Makes Bold Stanley Cup Final Guarantee Before Game 6

The Edmonton Oilers trail the Florida Panthers 3-2 in the Stanley Cup Final heading into Game 6, scheduled for Tuesday in Sunrise, Florida. To return to Canada with a chance to hoist the Cup, the Oilers will need to win on the road to force a decisive Game 7 back home.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 15

Game 5: Oilers Fall Flat Again, Down 3-2 in Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers find themselves on the brink of elimination after a lifeless 5-2 defeat to the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.