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Calvin Pickard’s crease, Andrew Mangiapane ends his goal drought, and Oilers vs. the best in the West

The Edmonton Oilers touched down in St. Paul for the fifth and final game of their road trip, squaring off against the Minnesota Wild for the first time since they acquired Quinn Hughes from Vancouver.

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Edmonton Oilers @ Minnesota Wild Post Game | December 20, 2025

First Period Goals: Matt Boldy (21) / Unassisted at 3:42 / 1-0 MIN Matt Boldy (22) PPG / Quinn Hughes (23), Mats Zuccarello (11) at 10:56 / 2-0 MIN Andrew

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-2 Loss Against Wild

The Edmonton Oilers concluded their five-game road trip and kicked off their weekend back-to-back against the red-hot Minnesota Wild in a Saturday matinée (Dec.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 20

Ask Dubey: Breaking down the Skinner for Jarry trade, favourite career memories, and more

What a week it’s been for the Edmonton Oilers. They pulled the trigger on trading Stuart Skinner for Tristan Jarry, had big wins against Toronto, Pittsburgh and Boston.

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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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Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20

Oilers’ Loss to Wild Wasn’t on Pickard — But Bigger Trade Questions Linger

The Edmonton Oilers battled hard against a good team on Saturday afternoon, but fell short to the Minnesota Wild. 3-2 on the road trip, Connor McDavid extended his point streak to nine games (11-12-23), but the Wild took advantage of their opportunities, out-battling Edmonton and goaltender Calvin Pickard.

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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.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 20

Oilers close out five-game road trip with loss to Wild: Recap, Reaction, and Highlights

Once again, the Edmonton Oilers came up short in their bid for their first three-game win streak this season. On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers played the final game in their five-game road trip, falling 5-2 to the Minnesota Wild.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / December 20

Oilers Survive Eastern Conference Gauntlet, Now Comes the Easy Part

The Edmonton Oilers can finally exhale. After a grueling first half of the season that saw them travel to the Eastern Conference an absurd number of times, they're done making those cross-country trips for the rest of the year.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 20

Scenes From Morning Skate: Are you panicking yet?

One week removed from trading Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick for Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin, the Edmonton Oilers placed their new goalie on injured reserve Friday.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 20

Elliotte Friedman reveals Edmonton Oilers goalie contingency plan after Tristan Jarry injury

The Edmonton Oilers are only a week removed from a major move at their crease but already the organization is being forced to think several moves ahead.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20

Ugly Stats Create An Opportunity in Goal for the Oilers After Setback

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled goaltender Connor Ingram, a move driven more by necessity than comfort as the team navigates a setback they hoped wouldn’t be an early concern.

Samuel Poulin News / The Oil Rig / December 20

What Samuel Poulin will bring to the Edmonton Oilers lineup

With the news that Tristan Jarry is now an Edmonton Oiler, and longtime starter Stuart Skinner and defensive stalwart Brett Kulak headed to the Pittsburgh Penguins, it’s been a busy week for Edmonton Oilers fans.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Oilers Should Have Signed Connor Brown Instead of Andrew Mangiapane

The Edmonton Oilers continue to sign underwhelming free agents. Last season, they signed Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson, which fans were excited about at the time.

Spencer Stastney News / The Oil Rig / December 20

How Spencer Stastney will contribute to the Edmonton Oilers lineup

While the Tristan Jarry acquisition got much of the headline, the Edmonton Oilers made another gamble to improve their team last week. While the potential upgrade in net is important, the Oilers added Spencer Stastney to help offset the loss of Brett Kulak.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Oilers Have Decisions to Make When Their Roster Gets Healthy

From the very beginning of the 2025-26 season, injuries have plagued the Edmonton Oilers. Despite the health issues, they are winning hockey games and scaling the standings.

Tristan Jarry News / Athlon Sports / December 20

Oilers' Potential Trade Target Emerges After Tristan Jarry News

The Edmonton Oilers placed newly-acquired goalie Tristan Jarry on injured reserve Friday after he left Thursday’s win over the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury.

Trent Frederic News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Trent Frederic gives baffling answer on his role with the Oilers

Not even half way through the first season of Frederic's contract, it’s already looking like a massive flop.

Wild seek 7th straight win as dangerous Oilers visit

Oilers place newly-acquired G Tristan Jarry on IR

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Trent Frederic News / NHL Trade Talk / December 19

Trent Frederic’s Baffling Answer to His 'Role' Should Have Oilers Worried

When Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic spoke with Boston media upon his return to the city on Thursday, he was asked about his time with the Bruins and the greats who came and left the team.

Dwayne Roloson News / Oilersnation / December 19

Flashback Friday: Looking at the trade with the Wild that netted the Oilers Dwayne Roloson in 2005-06

Goaltending has been an obvious sore spot for the Edmonton Oilers in 2025-26. So much so that they did something that’s not often done, trading their starter mid-season for a different season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

Tristan Jarry placed on IR as Oilers' goalie problems continue

Tristan Jarry placed on injured reserve as Oilers' goalie problems continue

The goalie problems continue for the Edmonton Oilers, as Tristan Jarry has been placed on injured reserve.

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Connor Ingram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19

Oilers To Recall Connor Ingram

The Oilers are expected to recall goaltender Connor Ingram from AHL Bakersfield before tomorrow’s game against the Wild, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.