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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.

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Breaking Down the Oilers’ Remaining Schedule

There are now under four weeks left in the 2025-26 NHL regular season, and the Edmonton Oilers find themselves in an absolutely wide-open playoff race.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 20

Flashback Friday: Looking at when the Oilers acquired Roman Hamrlík from the Lightning

Since the Tampa Bay Lightning broke into the league in 1992-93, the Edmonton Oilers have made nine trades. Only two of those traded have come in the 21st century.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

Trent Frederic out indefinitely as Oilers lose another forward

Trent Frederic out indefinitely as injury-bitten Oilers lose another forward

It has been a rough few weeks on the injury front for the Oilers, particularly up front.

Leon Draisaitl's injury could dramatically change West's playoff race

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

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

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

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 20

Oilers injury update: No timeline for Frederic’s return after getting hurt vs Panthers, Emberson and Lazar status

The Edmonton Oilers delivered a mixed bag injury update on Friday, as the team continues to lose bodies down the stretch drive of the regular season. Trent Frederic did not return in the third period against the Florida Panthers, an eventual 4-0 loss.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / March 20

Oilers' Trent Frederic out with injury, no timeline to return

It appears the Edmonton Oilers will be without one of their forwards for at least a game.

Leon Draisaitl's injury could dramatically change NHL Western Conference playoff race

Will the Oilers and Panthers be OK?

Red Wings aren't all-in enough, and it could cost them a playoff spot

2026 NHL Draft: Top 10 NCAA players you need to know

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

Oilers Lose Another Forward to an Injury, No Timeline for Return

The Edmonton Oilers have lost another forward to an injury. According to head coach Kris Knoblauch, following Friday’s practice, he revealed that Trent Frederic is out and there is no timeline on his return.

Leon Draisaitl News / Professor Press Box / March 20

Can the Edmonton Oilers Hang on Without Draisaitl?

Although last night didn’t exactly go the Edmonton Oilers’ way, it was an anomaly. The Florida Panthers came in and took home a 4-0 win, and that stings a little.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

Oilers Explored Big Trade Before Learning How 'Trapped' They Were

According to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, the Edmonton Oilers did try to gauge the market for Tristan Jarry at the NHL trade deadline. That he didn’t get moved wasn’t for a lack of trying.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 20

This wasn’t a Stanley Cup rematch. For the Oilers, it was just Game 70 of 82

I’ll defer to Paul Maurice, who’s approaching 2,000 games coached in the National Hockey League. He said this after his Florida Panthers, who jumped to

Kris Knoblauch News / The Oil Rig / March 20

'The Effort Was There': Kris Knoblauch’s Post-Game Comments After 4-0 Shutout Loss to Panthers Spark Backlash

The Oilers were shut out last night against the team that has become arguably their biggest rival, the Florida Panthers. And while a loss is a loss, the team looked lifeless, listless, and completely disinterested.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / March 20

Edmonton Oilers finally done with Florida, but Panthers force one more 4–0 loss upon them

It is weird that we can say this with certainty, but for the final time this season, the Edmonton Oilers faced the Florida Panthers. The Cats, on the season, lost too many man games to injury to overcome.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

Oilers Weren’t In the Mix for Sergei Bobrovsky at the Deadline?

There was a lot of buzz around the Edmonton Oilers potentially dipping back into the goalie market ahead of the NHL trade deadline, and the name that kept popping up most was Sergei Bobrovsky.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 20

Panthers continue to own Oilers despite down season

The Florida Panthers treated Thursday’s Stanley Cup Final rematch in Edmonton like it meant something. The Oilers did not. The result? A decisive 4-0 road victory for the back-to-back champions.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 20

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-0 Loss to Panthers

In a meeting of opponents from the last two editions of the Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on Thursday (March 19), the Edmonton Oilers saw their two-game winning streak come to an end with a dispiriting 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers at Rogers Place on Thursday (March 19).

Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 20

Oilers’ dismal record when Connor McDavid does not score a point is wild

The Edmonton Oilers lost 4-0 to the Florida Panthers at home, stumbling against the team that has beaten them in the Stanley Cup in two consecutive seasons.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Oilers Coach Identifies Key Issue in Loss to Panthers

The Edmonton Oilers faced sharp questions after a 4-0 shutout loss to the Florida Panthers on Thursday, and head coach Kris Knoblauch pointed to one key issue: a lack of shots.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 20

Oilers blow a chance at first place, upping the urgency, and Trent Frederic leaves the game

The Edmonton Oilers found themselves on a bit of a run coming into Thursday’s matchup with the Florida Panthers, going 4-1-1 in their last six games, but they would need another strong effort if they were going to keep the good times rolling.

Jason Dickinson News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Jason Dickinson Is Having an Early Impact on the Oilers

As the Edmonton Oilers stare down their final 13 games of the regular season, they’re leaning on contributions up and down the lineup to propel them into the playoffs.

Zach Hyman News / Professor Press Box / March 19

Zach Hyman Is One Reason the Oilers Haven’t Fallen Apart

There’s a certain kind of player you start thinking about more when things aren’t quite perfect, and the Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman is one of them. When everyone’s healthy and rolling, he can fade a little into the background—not because he isn’t effective, but because players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl naturally pull your attention.

Matthew Savoie News / The Oil Rig / March 19