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Connor McDavid Leads Red-Hot Oilers Into Battle of Alberta

The Battle of Alberta returns to Rogers Place on Dec. 23 for the first time since opening night. Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are rolling, and they'll look to extend their strong play against a Calgary Flames team they've dominated in recent years.

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Insider Reveals What’s Next on the Oilers’ Wishlist

For years, the focus around the Edmonton Oilers was always on what they were going to do to upgrade in goal. Now that they’ve seemingly solved that problem

Trent Frederic News / NHL Trade Talk / December 23

Oilers Pivot on Trent Frederic Decision, Make Sudden Lineup Change

Based on the Oilers’ Tuesday morning skate, it looks like Trent Frederic is headed right back into the lineup — and it’s a move that feels faster than expected.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / December 23

‘He just keeps getting better’: Fans react to McDavid’s 10-game point streak

Connor McDavid has been on a heater in recent weeks. Every time he touches the puck, he’s managed to create something for the Edmonton Oilers and in his last 10 games, he has scored 12 goals and 26 points.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 23

Insider Believes Surprising Goalie Could Be Last One Standing for Oilers

Connor Ingram said after he picked up his first NHL win this season that he thinks in some ways the NHL might be easier to play in than the AHL. NHL insider Frank Seravalli was a guest on Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer and said, “…we do hear this a lot from players that have recently played in both.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 23

It’s time for the Oilers to limit Adam Henrique’s role

The Edmonton Oilers acquired Adam Henrique ahead of the 2024 trade deadline to play in their top nine, mainly as the third-line centre. While he had some short-lived success on a line with Mattias Janmark and Connor Brown that spring, Henrique has become an offensive blackhole.

Connor Ingram News / The Hockey Writers / December 23

Ingram’s Return to NHL With Oilers is Feel-Good Moment of the Year

Goaltender Connor Ingram made his Edmonton Oilers debut at Rogers Place on Sunday (Dec. 21), making 26 saves as he backstopped the home team to a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 23

An Edmonton Oilers fan’s Christmas wish list

With Santa almost here, there is certainly a couple of items that most Edmonton Oilers fans have on their list for the good ol’ St. Nicholas. There is plenty of uncertainty for Oilers fans right now too, because of inaction, inconsistency, and inability.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 23

Happy Festivus! Let’s share our Oilers feats of strength and air out our grievances

If you’re a Seinfeld fan or have been hanging around the site for a while, you already know that December 23rd is Festivus, which means it’s time to air out our grievances and celebrate feats of strength.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 22

Oilers Could Try to Coax Marc-André Fleury Out of Retirement

The idea of the Edmonton Oilers reaching out to Marc-André Fleury may sound unconventional, but under the right circumstances, it could quickly shift from far-fetched to realistic.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 22

Mr. Ingram taught a young Kris Knoblauch, now Knoblauch coaches his son Connor

While Kris Knoblauch acts as the teacher for this Edmonton Oilers team, it’s Connor Ingram’s dad who taught the coach a thing or two back in the day. Imperial,

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Breakaway on SI / December 22

Oilers Surprising Hero Earns Praise From Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice in the Edmonton Oilers' 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, but after the game, he made sure to give credit to Connor Ingram.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / December 22

Connor McDavid is back in the scoring race

After an uncharacteristically slow start to his season, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is back to setting the league ablaze with his offensive production.

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The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

3 Oilers AHLers Who Should Get a Shot in the NHL in 2026

There’s no question the Edmonton Oilers have had some trouble keeping all the same players on the ice this season. Injuries, struggling veterans, and trades are all contributors to something like that.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 22

All I want for Christmas is the (current) Edmonton Oilers

This Christmas, unfortunately, an oil spill has occurred across the league, and we have seen it happen throughout the month of December. The reason I say an oil spill is because the Edmonton Oilers have been so good as of late that the rest of the league seems to keep slipping and losing their footing.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Kris Knoblauch Announces Tristan Jarry Update After Post-Trade Setback

The Edmonton Oilers continue to deal with uncertainty in goal following the recent injury to Tristan Jarry. The former Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender arrived in Edmonton just over a week ago via trade in exchange for Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak, but only lasted three games in the Oilers' net before being sidelined.

Connor McDavid News / Breakaway on SI / December 22

Oilers' Connor McDavid Edges Past Avalanche Star for Scoring Lead

Connor McDavid is doing Connor McDavid things again. The Edmonton Oilers captain has taken over the NHL scoring lead with 62 points in 37 games, edging past Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon, who sits at 61 points.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Oilers’ Roster Moves That Should Be Made When They’re Fully Healthy

The Edmonton Oilers will have some tough decisions to make soon, as they have several players on injured reserve, and will have to make some roster moves to be eligible to activate them all.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21

Oilers’ Tristan Jarry Out Week-To-Week, Frederic Scratched

Ahead of tonight’s game, multiple key updates came on the Oilers; new goaltender Tristan Jarry will be out a “few weeks”, as shared by Ryan Rishaug of TSN.

Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / December 21

Oilers’ Tristan Jarry out week-to-week with lower-body injury

The Edmonton Oilers will be without goaltender Tristan Jarry for the next few weeks, head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters during his pre-game media availability ahead of Sunday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21

Oilers Activate Jack Roslovic, Reassign Quinn Hutson

The Edmonton Oilers will have a bit more oomph in the lineup in Sunday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Edmonton has activated winger Jack Roslovic off of long-term injured reserve after he missed just under a month of action due to an undisclosed injury.