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'Unselfish' McDavid Habit Becoming a Talking Point for the Oilers

It’s hard to question Connor McDavid about how he plays hockey. After all, who is going to tell the best player in the world how to play the game and what choices to make offensively?

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Edmonton Oilers Aim for a Season Reset During Vital December Homestand

After surviving what might have been the most gruelling early-season schedule in the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers finally have something they’ve desperately needed: time at home.

Jesper Wallstedt News / Oilersnation / December 2

Scenes From Morning Skate: Oilers get first look at Jesper Wallstedt as Wild roll into town

The Edmonton Oilers host the Minnesota Wild tonight at Rogers Place, and here’s the simple truth: this is a casually quiet must-win game. Not because everything falls apart if they don’t.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 2

Play of Oilers’ Top Goalie Targets Going in Opposite Directions

The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation has an entirely different feel after the previous game. Following Tuesday’s 8-3 embarrassment at home against Dallas, it wouldn’t have been a surprise to see a Stuart Skinner trade soon to follow.

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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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 2

NHL Notebook: Oilers sit 22nd in Daily Faceoff power rankings

The Edmonton Oilers’ arduous start to the season has seen them sputter to a 11-10-5 record through their first 26 games — a start that the writers at Daily Faceoff are none too impressed with.

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.

Connor Clattenburg News / NHL Trade Talk / December 2

Odd Rarity Might Be the Very Thing Keeping Connor Clattenburg in the NHL

Connor Clattenburg isn’t supposed to be in the NHL. He’s certainly not supposed to be making a case for sticking with a deep, offensively potent Edmonton Oilers roster that aspires to win a Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 2

Could The Maple Leafs & Oilers Make A Trade To Help Both Teams?

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers haven’t opened their 2025–26 season the way they hoped. Both teams have dealt with their own issues, but there could be a trade that might make sense for both sides and could potentially help each team turn their seasons around.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 2

32 Thoughts: Elliotte Friedman drops major update on Stuart Skinner’s situation in Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers’ 4–0 shutout in Seattle last weekend felt, on the surface, like a moment of relief for both the team and Stuart Skinner. He has been

Connor Clattenburg News / The Hockey Writers / December 2

Rookie Connor Clattenburg Has Injected Life into Lifeless Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have been in desperate need of a spark, and they may have found it from an unexpected source. Since being recalled from the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Nov.

Matthew Savoie News / The Oil Rig / December 2

Edmonton Oilers Matthew Savoie passes the eye test, if not other stats

Matthew Savoie was acquired by the Edmonton Oilers in the summer of 2024 from Buffalo in exchange for Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio. The rookie has put up three goals and four assists in 26 games played so far this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 2

6 Oilers Whose Ice Time Needs to Change

As the Edmonton Oilers begin the final month of 2025, they are still searching for some traction. They are trying to shake the injury bug and string a few wins together, especially with more games at home coming up.

Asher Barnett News / Oilersnation / December 2

Oilers prospect Asher Barnett selected for preliminary Team USA World Juniors roster

On Monday, USA Hockey released their preliminary roster for the upcoming edition of the IIHF World Junior Championship. Named as one of 10 defenders selected is Edmonton Oilers’ prospect Asher Barnett.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 1

Solid goaltending behind recent success of Wild, Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to kick off their five-game homestand on the right note when they host the surging Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. The Oilers carry some momentum into Tuesday's clash after Stuart Skinner's 26-save shutout in Edmonton's critical 4-0 blanking of the Seattle Kraken on Saturday.

Stuart Skinner News / Oilersnation / December 1

Can Stuart Skinner bounce back for the Oilers again?

Stuart Skinner’s career with the Edmonton Oilers has been a roller coaster, from the soaring highs of a 16-game winning streak to the crushing lows of losing the net in the postseason.

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The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / December 1

From the Audience: Memorable times at the Edmonton Oilers autograph session

Below is an article written by OilersNation reader Lance Kane… Everyone experiences being a fan in a different way. This is true for any fandom, whether it’s a sports team, a TV show, or someone’s favourite punk band.

Connor Clattenburg News / The Oil Rig / December 1

Connor Clattenburg deserves a spot in the Edmonton Oilers’ lineup

It is not often that you see a fifth-round draft pick rise up the prospect rankings of his respective organization as quickly as Connor Clattenburg has.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Edmonton Oilers’ 3 Stars for November

The Edmonton Oilers are still trying to break through after another mediocre month. They finished November with a 6-6-2 record for 14 points. They hold an 11-10-5 record overall, for 27 points, good for sixth in the Pacific Division, and on the outside of the playoff picture.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / November 30

Oilers' Defensive Struggles Lead to Failing Grade at Quarter Mark

The Edmonton Oilers have Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. They have back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances on their resume. They have the kind of star power most franchises would kill for.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29

Oilers get much-needed reinforcements with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins activation

The Edmonton Oilers are getting some much-needed reinforcements. The Oilers announced they have activated forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins from their injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Oilers HC announces several injury updates

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch shared several updates, as reported by Jason Gregor of Sports 1440; most notably, Jack Roslovic is set to miss multiple weeks.

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to return to lineup on Saturday vs. Kraken

For the first time this season, the Edmonton Oilers will have all of their top-four forwards in the lineup, as center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28