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Sunday Scramble: Connor McDavid’s frustration, the ‘pillow fight’ Pacific Division, and the NHL’s playoff format delusion

Connor McDavid looked especially crestfallen post-game after the loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. The Tampa Bay Lightning are everything

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What Would a McDavid Trade to Tampa Bay Look Like?

Fans and analysts are going to read far too much into the comments made by Connor McDavid on Saturday night — comments in which he praised the coaching of Jon Cooper and seemed to throw shade at the coaching in Edmonton.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

NHL Rumours: Draisaitl Scare, Stolarz Neck Injury & Landeskog Returns

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the scare Edmonton Oilers fans had after superstar Leon Draisaitl was spotted in Germany visiting a doctor regarding his lower-body injury.

Trent Frederic News / Oilersnation / March 22

Losing Trent Frederic for any period of time is a bigger problem for the Oilers than meets the eye

It seems like the Edmonton Oilers will be without Trent Frederic for an unknown amount of time. If you told me that earlier this season, I wouldn’t have been too bothered, given his lack of production and the team being shelled when he was on the ice.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 22

Hope For Stanley Cup: Oilers or Canadiens?

If the playoffs started today, the hope for a Canadian Stanley Cup is between the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens. For most, it seems, Connor McDavid and the Oilers are destined to win a Cup, but they have been thwarted in back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals losses.

Nikita Kucherov News / Oilersnation / March 22

Nikita Kucherov makes Hart Trophy case in commanding win over Oilers

It was the Nikita Kucherov show in Edmonton on Saturday night, as the Russian star led the Lightning to a 5-2 win over the Oilers with two goals and two assists.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 22

Reviewing some hot takes for the Edmonton Oilers

With the season about to end in a few weeks, I think today is the perfect time to revisit the five hot takes I set back in September for the Edmonton Oilers.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

Oilers’ McDavid Seemingly Calls Out Coach, Team After Tough Loss to Lightning

The Edmonton Oilers have struggled in the absence of Leon Draisaitl, as he deals with an injury, and they dropped another game on Saturday (Mar. 21), losing 5-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / March 22

Oilers’ McDavid calls Pacific Division race ‘a pillow fight’

You know it’s bad when one of the best players in the world is calling out an entire division. On Saturday night, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid was asked about his thoughts on the team not losing ground in the race for first place in the Pacific Division, despite the team losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-2.

Leon Draisaitl News / Athlon Sports / March 22

Leon Draisaitl Breaks Silence After Injury News

Leon Draisaitl has spoken publicly for the first time since his injury, offering hope while remaining realistic about his recovery timeline. The Edmonton Oilers star is currently in Munich receiving treatment from renowned specialist Hans-Wilhelm Müller-Wohlfahrt.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 22

Oilers struck down by Lightning in 5-2 loss: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

For the second consecutive game, the Edmonton Oilers were outclassed by a team based in Florida. After falling 4-0 on Thursday to the Florida Panthers, the Oilers fell 5-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday in what was a chippy game.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 21

Draisaitl Gives Injury Timeline While in Germany to See Specialist

Edmonton Oilers superstar forward Leon Draisaitl is currently in Germany. He spoke today, and it sounded like he may not be ready for the start of the playoffs.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / March 21

Report: Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl in Germany receiving treatment for lower-body injury

Leon Draisaitl appears to be going the extra mile in his efforts get healthy in time for the postseason. According to Sky Sport’s Ben Heckner, the Edmonton Oilers‘ superstar is currently in Munich, Germany receiving treatment for his lower-body injury from renowned sports doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 21

Draisaitl receiving treatment in Germany, hopeful Oilers can ‘keep playing long enough’ so he can ‘step in’

Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl is in Germany receiving treatment for a lower-body injury, and is hopeful to return to the lineup “soon.” In an interview with Sky News’ Michael Leopold, Draisaitl revealed he will remain in Munich until next Tuesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 21

Oilers Have a History of Coming up Small in Big Moments

They did it again. The Florida Panthers came into Edmonton on March 19 and owned the Oilers yet again in an important game 4-0. Just like Game 5 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, when Florida came into Rogers Place and outclassed the Oilers 5-1 to take a stranglehold on the Stanley Cup Final.

Trent Frederic News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 21

Oilers dealt brutal Trent Frederic update as injuries pile up

The Edmonton Oilers have been forced to deal with a slew of injuries as of late, and the laundry list got even longer during Thursday’s 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 21

Oilers game notes: Will Edmonton show up against the Lightning?

Noise about the Edmonton Oilers’ Thursday loss to the Florida Panthers has been loud. It was nothing short of a pitiful performance, as the Oilers were

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 21

Oilers Prospect Update: Järventie gets deserved recall Bakersfield continues to gear up for playoffs

Heading into Friday night, the Bakersfield Condors had split their previous four games with two wins, one regulation loss, and one overtime loss. With 13 games remaining in the regular season, the Condors find themselves in fourth place, trailing the San Jose Barracuda by four points.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Oilers Forward Out Indefinitely with Undisclosed Injury

The Edmonton Oilers keep battling for the Pacific Division title during the home stretch of the regular season, but injuries aren't making it easy for the Stanley Cup runner-ups.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Hockey Writers / March 21

Kris Knoblauch’s Demeanour Is a Problem for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers had another disappointing home loss, losing 4-0 to the Florida Panthers. This was another game that the Oilers didn’t show up for. They were playing the team that defeated them in back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, but this felt like a preseason game.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / March 21

A look at Oilers’ forward line combinations that could have the most upside with Leon Draisaitl sidelined

The Edmonton Oilers faced their first taste of adversity without Leon Draisaitl in the lineup, coming out flat last game and falling 4-0 to their arch-nemesis, the Florida Panthers.