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Leon Draisaitl becomes fifth player in franchise history to hit score 1000th point

Leon Draisaitl has officially hit 1000 career points. The point came against Draisaitl’s former goaltender in Stuart Skinner, as the Edmonton Oilers faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. It came early in the game and on the power play, in fitting fashion, as Draisaitl picked up a secondary assist on a Zach Hyman goal.

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Edmonton Oiler Great Hits Historic Milestone

History has been made today. One half of one of the most skilled duo of teammates in today’s game, if not ever, has hit a milestone. In tonight’s game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins legendary German great Leon Draisaitl notched his 1000th career point.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16

Several Oilers vs Penguins Storylines Make This a Must-Watch

The Edmonton Oilers versus the Pittsburgh Penguins might just be the must-watch game of the night in the NHL, if for no other reason than the multiple storylines that surround this contest.

Quinn Hutson News / Oilersnation / December 16

Oilers’ Quinn Hutson to play on fourth-line in season debut vs. Penguins

Quinn Hutson is set to make his season debut Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins, slotting in on the Oilers’ fourth line. In a game that doesn’t

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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NHL News / Oilersnation / December 16

GDB 34.0: Revenge Games and 1,000th Point Potential (5:30 PM, SN)

A mid-December game with teams from different conferences normally doesn’t have this many storylines, but tonight’s tilt between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins is plump with juicy angles.

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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.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 16

Oilers’ goaltender Tristan Jarry drops truth bomb ahead of Pittsburgh homecoming

It isn’t very often that two starting goaltenders get traded for each other in the NHL. Finding an organization willing to trade a starter is hard enough, but seeing two willing at the same time is even more rare.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 16

Scenes From Morning Skate: What isn’t happening tonight?

There isn’t much debate about which game matters most on Tuesday night’s NHL schedule. The Edmonton Oilers visit the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, and what’s set to unfold has everything to do with the convergence of storylines that rarely align like this.

Elliotte Friedman News / Oilersnation / December 16

Oilers vs. Senators in Germany? Friedman believes it makes ‘too much sense’

Could the Edmonton Oilers play a game overseas in the near future? Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman believes there’s a strong chance. In his 32 Thoughts

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16

Oilers make head-scratching move after Quinn Hutson call up

Fans are immediately wondering why the Oilers are even bothering if they’re not going to put Hutson in a position to succeed.

Floundering Penguins face ex-teammate Tristan Jarry, Oilers

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Connor McDavid News / The Oil Rig / December 16

Evaluating if Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid has found his game this season

One storyline that has not been talked about too much this season is the Edmonton Oilers captain, Connor McDavid. What was noticeable at the start of the year was that McDavid was slow to find his game and get back to his offensive self.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16

Tristan Jarry Makes Surprising Admission When Talking About Trade to Oilers

Tristan Jarry hasn’t even been an Edmonton Oiler for a week, yet he’s already back in Pittsburgh to face the Penguins. The hockey world is still processing Friday morning’s blockbuster deal that sent Jarry and Sam Poulin to Edmonton in exchange for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 16

Oil Check 4: Revving up and down, will an oil change do the trick for Edmonton?

When we last did an Oil Check, the Edmonton Oilers were sitting one spot out of the second wild card position and just hovering around the 0.500 mark.

Brett Kulak News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

Oilers Will Miss Brett Kulak Much More Than Is Being Talked About

Discussion about the blockbuster trade made Friday (Dec. 12) between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins has centered almost exclusively on the two goalies changing teams: Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

NHL Predictions: Dec 16 Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins take on the Oilers on Tuesday night. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

Tristan Jarry News / Oilersnation / December 16

Pagnotta talks Jarry trade, the Oilers’ backup goaltender, and a GM change in Buffalo

NHL insider David Pagnotta believes the Edmonton Oilers got to the point where they were willing to “suck it up” and include Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak in the move to acquire Tristan Jarry, despite wanting to keep both of them.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15

Ex-Oiler Goalie Could Overhaul Crease If Edmonton Made Waiver Claim

Goaltender Laurent Brossoit was back in Chicago after his AHL conditioning stint this week. Then, on Monday afternoon, the team placed him on waivers. The former Edmonton Oilers’ netminder has been loosely linked to the team as rumors have surrounded their goaltending situation, and this waiver move opens up an opportunity to grab him for free.

Samuel Poulin News / Oilersnation / December 15

What do the Oilers have in their newest prospect Samuel Poulin?

Last Friday, the Edmonton Oilers sent out Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick in exchange for Tristan Jarry and former 2019 first-rounder Samuel Poulin.

Quinn Hutson News / Oilersnation / December 15

Oilers recall high-scoring AHL prospect Quinn Hutson

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled forward Quinn Hutson from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors after a red-hot start to his rookie season. Hutson, 23, who signed with the Oilers last spring, has appeared in 24 games this season, scoring 16 goals and 28 points, leading all AHL rookies in both marks.

Calvin Pickard News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Calvin Pickard Reveals Truth About Oilers-Penguins Trade

The Edmonton Oilers dropped a 4-1 decision to the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, ending their five-game point streak. Oilers netminder Calvin Pickard, who remained with the team following fellow goaltender Stuart Skinner's trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins, faced heavy pressure from the Canadiens and made multiple breakaway stops in Edmonton's loss.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 15

Oilers News & Rumours: Jarry Debut, Stastney, Another Goalie Trade, Hutson, & More

The Edmonton Oilers are hoping to make another deep playoff run this season, and after fans complained for months that the main reason they couldn’t defeat