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Mattias Janmark skates on Oilers top line ahead of Game 1 against Canucks

Mattias Janmark was skating on the Edmonton Oilers top line during a Tuesday skate one day before the club opens its Round 2 series against the Vancouver Canucks.

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Oilers vs. Canucks: Playoff History by the Numbers

This is only the third time that the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks will face each other in a Stanley Cup Playoff series. Despite being in the same division since the Oilers joined the NHL in 1979, the two Western Canadian teams have only ever crossed paths in the postseason twice – and the last time was over 32 years ago.

Adam Henrique News / NHL Trade Talk / 1 hour ago

Oilers Give Depth Guys Shot as Henrique Unlikely for Game 1

With it unlikely that veteran forward Adam Henrique suits up for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of their series with the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, some depth guys on the roster are getting a golden opportunity.

Adam Henrique News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Oilers F Adam Henrique (lower body) likely to miss Game 1

Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique is dealing with a lower-body injury and not expected to play in Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference second-round playoff series at Vancouver on Wednesday night.

Adam Henrique News / The Hockey Writers / 12 minutes ago

Oilers Unlikely to Have Adam Henrique for Game 1 vs. Canucks

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is not ruling out forward Adam Henrique (ankle) for Game 1 of the series versus the Vancouver Canucks, but it sounds like the veteran is unlikely to play.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / 1 hour ago

Why Connor McDavid’s Hart Trophy Nomination Is Different This Season

Connor McDavid was named a finalist for the Hart Trophy on Tuesday. It’s not a shock that the Edmonton Oilers captain is in the mix again, repeatedly proving he’s the game’s biggest star and best player.

Dylan Holloway News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

A confident Dylan Holloway may be Oilers’ X-factor in Round 2 vs. the Canucks

Edmonton Oilers forward Dylan Holloway caught the attention of Oil Country when he was recalled from the AHL in early April, and scored three goals and

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

Oilers’ Connor McDavid named Hart Trophy finalist for sixth time

For the sixth time in his nine years in the NHL, Connor McDavid has been named a Hart Trophy Finalist. It follows a very impressive season for the Edmonton Oilers captain, who scored 32 goals and 132 points in 76 games.

Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Connor McDavid chasing fourth Hart Trophy

Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov were named the finalists for the 2023-24 Hart Memorial Trophy on Tuesday. The award is presented "to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team" and voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 51 minutes ago

NHL announces 2024 Hart Trophy finalists

The NHL has announced the finalists for the Hart Trophy.

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

The 'Hart Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

What the Oilers can expect from the Canucks in Round 2

With the Edmonton Oilers set to take on the Vancouver Canucks in Round 2 of the NHL playoffs, I thought it would be a good time to reach out to David Quadrelli from Canucksarmy.com to get his sense of what we should expect in Round 2.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / 47 minutes ago

How Will the Edmonton Oilers Offence Attack the Canucks

As the second round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs gets underway, the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks are set to renew their rivalry. This rivalry is no ‘Battle of Alberta,’ but has been strong since the Oilers joined the NHL in the early 1980s.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / 15 minutes ago

Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks Round Two Preview

Seeing the Vancouver Canucks in Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is an unexpected delight for their fans. For fans of the Edmonton Oilers, their team’s presence is the bare minimum.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / 14 hours ago

Four Oilers Players Among Top Postseason Goal Scorers

In a post-covid hockey world, many aspects of the game have changed. One of which is the average number of goals per game, especially when it comes to the playoffs.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 16 hours ago

Canucks present different challenges for Oilers, but Edmonton is the favourite

For fans of the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks waiting impatiently for their second round series to begin, chew on this nugget my late father once told me: “The worst part of life is waiting.

NHL News / Action Network / 8 hours ago

NHL best bets: Expert picks and predictions for Canucks-Oilers

Action Network's NHL betting expert Nick Martin breaks down the NHL best bets with expert picks and predictions.

NHL betting: Updated odds for Canadian teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Canucks present different challenges for Oilers, but Edmonton is the favourite

Tocchet Makes Fuss About Embellishment as Canucks Face Oilers

Xavier Bourgault News / Oilersnation / 13 hours ago

Oilers recall Xavier Bourgault

Another Black Ace is joining the Oilers, as the club recalled Xavier Bourgault Monday morning. The club announced he joined the likes of Lane Pederson, Adam Erne, Raphael Lavoie, Cam Dineen, Ben Gleason, Phil Kemp and Olivier Rodrigue, all of whom were recalled on Saturday morning.

Brad Malone News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Oilers’ Brad Malone Leaves AHL Legacy That Resonates in Edmonton

Brad Malone’s very first professional hockey game came in the Calder Cup Playoffs on April 16, 2011. Game 1 of the American Hockey League (AHL) North Division Semi-Finals.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Oilers recall veteran forward, six others

Most, if not all of these players won’t see any action during the rest of Edmonton’s postseason action but will be staying ready in case injuries warrant them suiting up.

Oilers depth makes them a force to be reckoned with

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch snubbed for Jack Adams Trophy

What to expect for the Oilers in Round 2, and could the Kings be in line for a rebuild

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Ken Holland News / Yardbarker / May 2