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Looking Back At Edmonton’s Last Four Postseasons

2020: This NHL season stopped with 20 or so games left in it due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. It eventually resumed during the summer and featured a best three out of five qualifying rounds for teams that were at least in the race for a Wild Card spot.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / 3 hours ago

Oilers Make Surprising Changes to Main Roster for Playoffs

After calling up several players for the final two games of the regular season, the Edmonton Oilers made some roster moves on Friday, assigning defenceman Philip Broberg and winger Adam Erne to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / 2 hours ago

The Edmonton Oilers need to stay out of their own way to beat Kings

The Edmonton Oilers finished the 2023-24 regular season with a 49-27-6 record and 104 points, good for second in the Pacific Division and a first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Kings in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

Oilers assign Philip Broberg, Adam Erne to AHL; keep Sam Gagner, Dylan Holloway for playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers have assigned defenceman Philip Broberg and winger Adam Erne to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors on Friday, clearing the way for them to keep both Sam Gagner and Dylan Holloway on the NHL roster.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 17 minutes ago

Who Plays, Who Sits In Oilers’ First-Round Series with Kings

The Edmonton Oilers now know their first-round opponent in the 2023-24 NHL playoffs. For the third consecutive season, it will be the Oilers vs. the Los Angeles Kings and while the Oilers have the edge on paper, there are some tough decisions ahead.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / 1 hour ago

Oilers coach admits big mistake ahead of playoff series vs. Kings

Perhaps head coach Kris Knoblauch didn’t see a blowout coming. Maybe he thought his starting goaltender wouldn’t be rattled after a solid season. Whatever the case, the Edmonton Oilers bench boss admitted after Thursday’s final regular season game that he made a mistake starting Skinner and letting him get lit up for four goals in just minutes.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

Four Oilers who could surprise as next unlikely NHL playoff hero

The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for another shot at raising Lord Stanley, and one of their undeniable strengths heading into the postseason lies in their wealth of top-end talent, with the likes of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Evan Bouchard, who are all expected to produce offensively.

Edmonton Oilers News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Oilers fatal flaw that will doom them in 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

For hockey fans, it is the most wonderful time of the year as the Stanley Cup Playoffs are right around the corner. And as always, there are a handful of contenders, pretenders, and the potential for an upset or two.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 2 hours ago

Oilers wrap up the regular season with a B-squad stinker, fall 5-1 in Colorado

The Edmonton Condors Oilers took on the Colorado Avalanche for the final game of the season, and when we saw who was playing for either side, it seemed highly unlikely that we’d be wrapping up the season with a win.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Oilers’ Knoblauch Must Avoid Previous Coaching Staff’s Playoff Errors

In 2022-23, Jay Woodcroft coached the Edmonton Oilers to a 50-23-9 record. They were the hottest team in the NHL down the stretch and looked poised for a deep playoff run.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / 3 minutes ago

NHL Game Recap: Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche | 04/18/2024

On a night where the Edmonton Oilers were missing some of their key players such as McDavid, Draisaitl, Hyman, Nugent-Hopkins, Bouchard, Ekholm, and Kane, they were set to play against the full lineup of the Colorado Avalanche.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 16 minutes ago

Dylan Holloway continues dominance as Oilers eye playoffs

What a long, strange trip it’s been. On Thursday night, part of that trip ended for the Edmonton Oilers, who finished off their regular season with a 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 2 hours ago

Edmonton Oilers will face Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the playoffs

For the third year in a row, the Edmonton Oilers will face the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the playoffs. The Oilers have pretty much been locked

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 9 hours ago

Instant Reaction: Oilers close out regular season as B Squad takes beating in Colorado

Well, 82 games are in the books, and hopefully, 16 more wins are on the way. What do you think of the regular season? In the final game of the season,

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 3 hours ago

Veteran winger announces retirement

his 13th professional season will be his last.

Warren Foegele hits 20-goal mark as Oilers have last dance in the desert

Two-time Stanley Cup champion announces retirement

Penguins' Sidney Crosby addresses retirement, contract chatter

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / 13 hours ago

McDavid’s Even-Strength Production Powers Oilers’ Success

Edmonton Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid continues to be a threat whenever he is on the ice, no matter the circumstances. After coming off a season where the Oilers had the best power play percentage in all of NHL history, McDavid significantly raised his even-strength production this season.

Warren Foegele News / The Hockey Writers / 15 hours ago

Oilers’ Offseason Options for a More Expensive Warren Foegele

Warren Foegele just hit 20 goals in a single season for the first time in his career. It’s been a solid run in 2023-24 for the top-nine winger who is showing his ability and has stepped up his production in a contract year.

Brad Malone News / Daily Faceoff / 18 hours ago

Brad Malone to retire from hockey at end of 2023-24

The Bakersfield Condors have announced that forward Brad Malone will be retiring at the end of the 2023-24 Calder Cup Playoffs. Oilers Nation director Zach Laing was the first to report on the retirement.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 17 hours ago

Oilers Likely to Rest Several Stars in Last Regular Season Game

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night, both team’s final game of the 2023-24 regular season. For the Oilers, this will be their last chance to rest their major stars before taking on either the Vegas Golden Knights or Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / April 18

Little on line as Avs, Oilers close regular season

The final day of the NHL regular season won't mean anything for first-round matchups, but it could have an impact on what happens later in the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17