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Oilers’ McDavid & Draisaitl Speak Honestly After Blowout Loss to Stars

The Edmonton Oilers have had an interesting start to the 2025-26 season, and while they have shown flashes of being a championship contender, their inconsistency is becoming concerning as the quarter mark of the season has come and gone.

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3 Things the Oilers Should Be Thankful For

American Thanksgiving is here, which is a great benchmark to reflect on the Edmonton Oilers. They have played 25 games thus far, and their schedule is more than a quarter complete.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 26

Pain continues for the Edmonton Oilers, and a massive thank you

I’ll never forget the wise words my friend, a recovering alcoholic, said after Edmonton’s 9-1 loss to Colorado, where he heard many suggest that was rock bottom for the Oilers: “It can always get worse.

Stuart Skinner News / Breakaway on SI / November 26

Stuart Skinner is Sinking Oilers Playoff Hopes

The Edmonton Oilers are coming off of back-to-back Stanley Cup Final losses to the Florida Panthers in back-to-back years and they are looking to finally bring home a ring this year.

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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 / November 26

‘Goaltending is a team thing’: Players and fans react as Oilers fall 8-3 at home

It was another night in Edmonton where the fans left feeling disappointed. Disappointed, and more so frustrated, with how this rollercoaster of a season has begun.

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.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / November 26

Speculation Grows Around Potential Blockbuster Deal Between Blues and Oilers

Goaltending has once again become a concern in Edmonton. Even with a few strong games, Stuart Skinner hasn’t played consistently enough to ease worries.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Oilers’ recent struggles not only on goaltending

The Edmonton Oilers suffered another loss Tuesday night, this time an 8-3 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Stars. Edmonton has now lost four of their last five games and hold a 10-10-5 record through their first 25 games of the 2025-26 season.

Jesper Wallstedt News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

Oilers Fans Haunted By Jesper Wallstedt’s Success

The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a very difficult spot to start the 2025-26 season. They have given up seven goals three times already this season, including last night when they lost 8-3 to the Dallas Stars.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / November 26

Changes Coming as McDavid and Oilers Search for Answers After Another Ugly Loss

The Edmonton Oilers are no strangers to getting off to slow starts to seasons, but what’s gone on thus far in 2025-26 has lasted way too long for a team that’s been two back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals.

Calvin Pickard News / The Oil Rig / November 26

Report: Oilers players shut down attempted Calvin Pickard move

They say likability is a more important trait than competence. A report from insider Frank Seravalli yesterday during an appearance on Bleacher Report indicates the Edmonton Oilers were going to pull the trigger on a goaltending shakeup, but that was essentially vetoed by the Oilers locker room.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 26

Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch issues strong demand after 8-3 loss to Stars

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Edmonton Oilers, who were crushed 8-3 by the Dallas Stars on home ice on Tuesday night. It’s been a brutal start for the back-to-back defending Western Conference champions, who are now 10-10-5 and sixth place in the Pacific Division.

Albin Sundin News / The Oil Rig / November 26

Edmonton Oilers prospect update: The Oilers have to make a decision on Albin Sundin soon

The Edmonton Oilers system had another busy week, with some movement in the system. As the Oilers continue to look for solutions for their depth scoring and goaltending, it is possible that management looks to the Bakersfield Condors.

Jordan Binnington News / NHL Trade Talk / November 26

Fans and Media Sound Off as Rumors Link Jordan Binnington to Oilers

The goalie debate in Edmonton existed well before Nick Kypreos poured gasoline on the fire. According to his latest report, “The strongest speculation ties Jordan Binnington to Edmonton; the Oilers are also seeing if they can get a defenceman out of St.

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The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 8-3 Loss to Stars

In their first game back home after a seven-game road trip, the Edmonton Oilers got blitzed by the Dallas Stars, losing by a score of 8-3 at Rogers Place on Tuesday (Nov.

Trent Frederic News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

Oilers Fans Shouldn’t Give Up on Trent Frederic

There’s been some good and bad in the first quarter of the Edmonton Oilers’ season. As the team hovers around .500, they’re looking for a spark from certain players.

Leon Draisaitl News / Athlon Sports / November 26

Leon Draisaitl Had Words for Oilers' Goalies After Blowout Loss

The Edmonton Oilers endured another heavy loss on Tuesday, dropping an 8–3 matchup to the Dallas Stars that brought back concerns about their defensive play and their goaltending depth.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

‘I felt bad for both of them tonight’: Connor McDavid defends Oilers’ goalie duo after blowout loss to Stars

The best player in the world is coming to his teammates’ defense after another abysmal performance. The Edmonton Oilers were smacked around by the Dallas Stars at Rogers Place on Tuesday night, losing to their postseason rivals by a final score of 8-3.

Travis Dermott News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 25

Travis Dermott is fully recovered from shoulder surgery

28-year-old defenseman Travis Dermott is a veteran of nearly 350 NHL games, but doesn’t currently have a contract for the 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 25

Seravalli: Oilers wanted to make goaltending change coming out of road trip, players stood up for Calvin Pickard

What will it take to see a shakeup between the pipes for the Edmonton Oilers? So far this season, the team’s tandem of Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard has gotten off to an abysmal start, both below a .900 SV% and above a 3.00 GAA.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 25

Possible Edmonton Oilers call-ups to solve their secondary scoring issues

It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers have struggled with secondary scoring and depth this season. While the recent call-up of Connor Clattenburg does address some of the physicality, energy, and compete concerns with the Oilers bottom six, it does little to solve the scoring issues.

Jack Roslovic News / Daily Faceoff / November 24

Roslovic has been a perfect fit for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are in the midst of one of their typical slow starts to a season, sitting outside the Western Conference playoff picture with a record of 10-9-5.

Jack Roslovic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 23

Jack Roslovic is proving to be a worthwhile signing for Oilers

Among the most discussed free agents this summer was forward Jack Roslovic, who didn’t sign a contract – not even a training camp try-out – until Oct. 8.