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Oilers Thoughts: Connor McDavid’s tough series against the Ducks, fatigue and potential injury as factors, and more

It’s not too often we can say that Connor McDavid just “didn’t have it.” We’ll hear soon about the injuries he was fighting through against the Anaheim

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Edmonton Oilers first-round exit: not the end, just a reset

The silence that follows a playoff exit is unmistakable. There’s a finality to it—especially when it comes earlier than expected. Everything stops. For the Edmonton Oilers, that silence arrived in the first round—their earliest exit since 2021, when they were swept by the Winnipeg Jets.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

4 Most Disappointing Oilers From the 2026 Playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers’ disappointing season came to an end on Thursday (April 30) as they were eliminated in six games by the Anaheim Ducks in Round 1. The Oilers were severely outplayed for most of the series, and they couldn’t find sustained momentum.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

It’s Time for the Oilers to Part Ways With GM Stan Bowman

After putting together their best roster in the Connor McDavid era during the 2024-25 season, the Edmonton Oilers chose to part ways with then general manager (GM) Ken Holland.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

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

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Kris Knoblauch News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Oilers Have to Fire Kris Knoblauch

It can no longer be a discussion; the Edmonton Oilers have to fire Kris Knoblauch. After back-to-back seasons where he was behind the bench for a run to the Stanley Cup Final, Knoblauch was a key reason why the Oilers weren’t able to get out of the first round this season.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

Oilers’ First-Round Loss Could Lead to Major Coaching Shake-Up

The Edmonton Oilers’ season came to a disappointing end with a 4-2 first-round series loss to the Anaheim Ducks, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that changes may be necessary behind the bench.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 1

Pagnotta: Oilers will be ‘very bold’ this summer in improving team

One NHL insider believes the Edmonton Oilers will be “bold” this offseason. David Pagnotta joined The Sheet with Jeff Marek on Friday, the morning after the Oilers season came to an end in Game 6 against the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 1

Oilers Prospect Update: Bakersfield season comes to an end as they fall to Coachella Valley in the first round

Unfortunately, the Bakersfield Condors season has come to a halting stop after losing game three by a score of 6-2 against the Coachella Valley Firebirds and ultimately dropping the series 2-1.

Milan Lucic News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

When Edmonton 'Won' the Lucic–Neal Deal… Until It Didn’t

On July 19, 2019, the Oilers traded Milan Lucic plus a conditional 2020 third-round pick to the Flames for James Neal. Let’s take a step back and casually revisit that deal — did the Oilers win it?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

Something Didn’t Feel Right with the Oilers This Season

What a mess this season turned into for the Edmonton Oilers. You could feel the weight of it all year. There was the sense that the team just wasn’t clicking, even when the scoreboard tried to tell a different story.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

The Connor McDavid Mock Trades Have Already Started

We’re not even 24 hours removed from the Edmonton Oilers being eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and, to no surprise, talk about a potential Connor McDavid trade has already begun.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

4 Reasons the Oilers Fell Apart in the 2026 Playoffs

It was a disappointing finish for the Edmonton Oilers, who were bounced by the Anaheim Ducks in six games in Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday night.

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Oilers’ 3 Stars of the Playoffs

On Thursday night, the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 to win their Round 1 series of the Stanley Cup playoffs in six games, eliminating the back-to-back Western Conference champions.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 1

It’s time to raise the standard in Edmonton

This is exactly how this Oilers season deserved to end. We should have seen this one coming from miles away. The Edmonton Oilers bowed out in the first round to the Anaheim Ducks in six games Thursday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Oilers had lifeless performance to bow out of playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2025-26 season came to an end Thursday night with a 5-2 loss in Game 6 to the Anaheim Ducks, leaving the Oilers with a first-round exit after back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2024 and 2025.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / May 1

Outplayed and Outmatched: Three Stats That Ended the Oilers’ Season

The Oilers lost game six last night to the Anaheim Ducks in a disappointing 5–2 loss. Goals from Ryan Poehling, Chris Kreider, Cutter Gauthier, Troy Terry, and an empty-netter from Leo Carlsson capped a complete night from Anaheim.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 1

$‘Too hurt too soon’: Injuries including fractures no excuse, but factor into early playoff exit, Oilers players say$

‘Too hurt too soon’: Injuries including fractures no excuse, but factor into early playoff exit, Oilers players say

Injuries will always play a factor in the NHL playoffs. Every team is going to deal with them at some point, but for the Edmonton Oilers, they piled up early.

Leon Draisaitl News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Oilers' Leon Draisaitl Makes Blunt Admission After Early Playoff Exit

The Edmonton Oilers entered the 2026 NHL season tied for the best preseason odds to win the Stanley Cup in June, but their run ended earlier than expected.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / May 1

Report: McDavid ‘likely going to’ expect Oilers to deliver on ‘specific roster adjustments this summer’

Summer has arrived early in Edmonton this year, with the Oilers eliminated from the playoffs far sooner than any in the market hoped. While locker room cleanout, exit interviews, and some difficult conversations are soon to follow, so will the noise around what this offseason could look like.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / May 1

3 Reasons the Oilers Couldn't Win Game 6

Edmonton Oilers fans are in rough shape tonight. Their team's 5–2 loss in Anaheim was rough. But the best team on the night won, and it felt like Edmonton was never in control of the game.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1

Connor McDavid has brutal take on Oilers after elimination

Connor McDavid has brutal yet accurate take on Oilers after elimination

Another season of the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl era has come and gone for the Edmonton OIlers, and it once again ended without a Stanley Cup.

Ducks claim first playoff series win since 2017, oust Oilers

Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes are reason Wild have real chance at Stanley Cup

Wild defeat Stars, advance to second round

Can Flyers continue their surprising run with upset of Hurricanes?

Cam York on stick throw celebration: 'I don't want a lawsuit'

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 30

What do the Oilers need to do to force Game 7?

After the Edmonton Oilers fell 3-1 in their first-round series to the Anaheim Ducks, they’ve already begun to claw their way back with a Game 5 win on Tuesday.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Oil Rig / April 30

Is Kris Knoblauch’s coaching putting the Edmonton Oilers in jeopardy?

The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of a first-round exit, and the problems on the ice start behind the bench. Kris Knoblauch’s coaching adjustments in Game 5 made a noticeable impact, but more are still needed.