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Ice Hockey Federation Announces Connor McDavid Decision After USA Loss

An Olympic final between Canada men's national ice hockey team and United States men's national ice hockey team was always going to come with fireworks.

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What will we see from Connor McDavid after another big loss?

It was one of the greatest performances in Olympic hockey history, but once again, Connor McDavid didn’t have the happy ending. McDavid was unquestionably the best player during the men’s tournament at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 22

3 Undrafted Oilers Who Beat the Odds

Each summer, the NHL Draft brings its own kind of theatre. Young players sit nervously in the stands, waiting to hear their name called and their dream of an NHL career begin.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 22

McDavid Not Hellebuyck Chosen MVP: A Gold Medal Controversy

Team USA won the gold medal in men’s hockey at the Olympics, and Connor Hellebuyck stole the show with a jaw-dropping performance. Yet, somehow, Connor McDavid walked away with the MVP?

New Jersey Devils News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22

Scribe Rules Out 'Obvious Candidates' for Oilers Ahead of Trade Deadline

According to Allan Mitchell of The Athletic, the “obvious” candidates for the Edmonton Oilers at this season’s NHL Trade deadline might not be so obvious.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / February 22

Oilers’ Connor McDavid named men’s Olympic MVP, best forward

It might not have been the fairytale ending, but there’s no question who the best player in the world is. Following Canada’s disappointing overtime loss to the United States in the gold medal game of the 2026 Winter Olympics, forward Connor McDavid was named the tournament’s most valuable player.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 22

Canada’s Connor McDavid named Olympic tournament MVP

Team Canada forward Connor McDavid was named the tournament MVP for men’s hockey at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. The award was announced soon after Canada’s 2-1 overtime loss to the United States in the gold-medal game on Sunday.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22

Connor McDavid & Team Canada Win Silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics Games

It’s official. Connor McDavid and Team Canada have won the silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano, Italy. They fell to Team USA by a score of 2-1 in overtime.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 22

Oilers Should Switch the Defence Pairings

The Edmonton Oilers decided to bring back Paul Coffey behind the bench. This decision was made because the defence group hasn’t been good enough, and hopefully Coffey can provide a boost.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 22

Ask Dubey: International hockey memories and do the Oilers need to make a big trade deadline shakeup?

Welcome back to another edition of Ask Dubey! With the Olympics winding down and the gold medal game between Canada and the U.S. on Sunday morning, we went down memory lane to talk international hockey this week, and whether or not the Oilers need a big deadline shakeup.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22

3 Reasons Kris Knoblauch Is the Best Oilers Choice

Things are never boring in Edmonton. The latest wrinkle is that Paul Coffey has returned as an assistant coach, and the whisper around town is that this came straight from ownership.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / February 21

ex-Oilers Jesse Puljujärvi Is Lighting It Up in Switzerland

Jesse Puljujärvi has been through just about every kind of hockey chapter you can imagine—top prospect, NHL hopeful, depth winger, AHL battler, fan favourite, frustration point, and comeback project.