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More Injured Than He Says? Connor McDavid Just Doesn’t Look Right

The Edmonton Oilers were hoping to erase a 6–4 Game 2 loss at home from their memories with a better performance in Game 3 in Anaheim. Instead, it was much more of the same firewagon hockey, with the Oilers falling 7–4 and now trailing 2–1 in the best-of-seven first-round series.

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Dissecting the Edmonton Oilers’ Game 3 Defensive collapse to the Anaheim Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers’ defence collapsed in spectacular fashion Friday night as they surrendered seven goals in a lopsided 7–4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 25

Oilers Will 'Have the Discussion, There’s No Doubt About It'

Expect the Edmonton Oilers to make a tough call as Game 4 against the Anaheim Ducks approaches and the Oilers are in a near must-win situation. Edmonton can’t afford to go down 3-1 in the series, but they may have to call upon goaltender Tristan Jarry, who brings with him trust issues.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Oilers Coach Blames 'Freebies' for Game 3 Loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers are under pressure after a 7-4 Game 3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, with head coach Kris Knoblauch pointing to costly 'freebies' as the main issue.

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 25

Five major Edmonton Oilers flaws that could end the series

The Edmonton Oilers find themselves down 2–1 in this first round series against the Anaheim Ducks. If Game 3 is a preview of what’s to come then frankly they have no chance whatsoever.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ Embarrassing 7-4 Game 3 Loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers got dominated in Game 3, losing 7-4 to the Anaheim Ducks. This team got exactly what they deserved, and they were unprepared from the start.

Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / April 25

The Oilers deserved to lose, a Connor Ingram conversation, and a tiny power play silver lining

After a sloppy, messy loss on Wednesday night, the Edmonton Oilers made their way down to Anaheim for their first of two games at the Honda Center. And

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 25

Oilers fall 7-4 to Ducks in Game 3: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Edmonton Oilers are down, but not out. On Friday evening, the Oilers fell 7-4 to the Anaheim Ducks, giving the Ducks a 2-1 series lead with home-ice advantage.

Jason Dickinson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Oilers get unfortunate Jason Dickinson injury update before Ducks Game 3

The Edmonton Oilers are preparing for Game 3 against the Anaheim Ducks. Edmonton lost Game 2 in a thrilling contest, and are hoping to regain the series lead on Friday night.

Connor McDavid News / Professor Press Box / April 24

The Steady Hand the Oilers Need Next to McDavid in Game 3

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is one of those players in Edmonton who seldom grabs the headlines, but when the Oilers are at their best, he’s usually right in the middle of it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 24

Oilers special teams concerns mimic those from 2025 series against Kings

The Edmonton Oilers have split the first two games with the Anaheim Ducks to begin the 2026 playoffs. It’s safe to say that they haven’t been at their best.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 24

Oilers games could start later next season with no Daylight Savings Time change

Edmonton Oilers fans could be staying up a little later next season to watch some hockey games. The Alberta government is tabling a bill that would stop changing clocks twice a year and remain on permanent daylight saving time year-round. No setting clocks back an hour in November, or spring ahead in March.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 24

Could former Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft be playing a part in Ducks’ suppression of McDavid?

Through two playoff games this year, Connor McDavid has yet to register a point. So how have the Anaheim Ducks been so successful at keeping the Edmonton Oilers captain off the scoresheet so far?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 24

What’s Actually Going Wrong With the Oilers Right Now?

If you scroll through fan reactions right now, it’s always a bit of a circus on Reddit. There are always some jokes, some rage, and a lot of “fire this guy” energy.

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Kris Knoblauch News / The Oil Rig / April 24

Why Edmonton Oilers’ Head Coach Kris Knoblauch needs to make coaching adjustments

We’re only two games into Round 1 of the 2026 playoffs, and unfortunately, there is already a lot to discuss when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers had a fantastic comeback win in Game 1.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23

Oilers Offer Injury Updates on McDavid and Other Key Players

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch addressed the media on Thursday morning as the team used a travel day to head to Anaheim ahead of Game 3 of their opening-round series.

Connor Ingram News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

What are the playoff expectations for Oilers’ Connor Ingram?

It’s been another roller coaster of a season between the pipes for the Edmonton Oilers, who parted ways with the starter of the last couple playoff runs, Stuart Skinner, in a trade that brought in Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Oilers Got the Jake Walman They Expected in Game 1

The Edmonton Oilers were impressed enough with what they saw from Jake Walman in a short stint last season to reward him with a seven-year, $49 million deal.

Adam Henrique News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 21

Oilers’ Adam Henrique Out Day-To-Day

The Edmonton Oilers were able to add star forward Leon Draisaitl back to the lineup before Monday night’s Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks. Unfortunately, they did not leave the matchup unscathed, with depth forward Adam Henrique sustaining an undisclosed injury late in the first period.