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Oilers nip Avalanche after Nathan MacKinnon gets game misconduct

Connor McDavid scored a tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and added an assist, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in Denver on Tuesday.

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Oilers milestones: Draisaitl passes Messier for fourth in franchise games played, Frederic plays 400th NHL game

A couple of players have hit some notable milestones. When the puck dropped between the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night, forward Leon Draisaitl officially dressed in the 852nd game of his NHL career, while fellow forward Trent Frederic appeared in the 400th game of his career in the big leagues.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 10

Oilers Ultimately Passed on Big Goalie Trade at the Deadline

As per Elliotte Friedman, h/t to The Mug NHL for the quote, the NHL insider says the Edmonton Oilers at least looked at the idea of trading for a goalie, and that this season’s trade deadline is coming up.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 10

Two Art Ross Contenders Collide as Oilers Visit Avalanche

Two art Ross contenders collide in one of the season's most anticipated regular-season matchups. Connor McDavid leads the NHL scoring race with 108 points, while Nathan MacKinnon sits four points behind with 104 as the Edmonton Oilers visit the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.

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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

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 10

Oilers Explored Moving Darnell Nurse

The Oilers were quiet on deadline day, doing their bidding earlier in the week by acquiring Colton Dach, Jason Dickinson, and Connor Murphy in a pair of deals with the Blackhawks.

Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / March 10

How concerning is Tristan Jarry, Oilers teammates 'getting into it' at practice?

Through 13 games with the Oilers, Jarry is 6-5-1 with an .862 save percentage (SV%) and 3.96 goals against average (GAA).

Report: Tristan Jarry, Oilers teammates ‘getting into it’ at practice

Three reasons why the Oilers’ goalie situation suddenly feels off

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / March 10

Not Top-Five? Evan Bouchard Overlooked in Best Defenseman Talks

Evan Bouchard is one of the best defensemen in the world, though he still doesn’t seem to get the respect he deserves—at least outside of Edmonton. The

Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 10

Oilers rumors: 1st-round exit could usher Connor McDavid out of Edmonton

It’s been a challenging 2025-26 campaign for the Edmonton Oilers, who have marched to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals but are going to be hard-pressed to advance to the playoffs at all this April.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 10

Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: Moving off of Darnell Nurse, Tristan Jarry butting heads

Although the trade deadline is passed, there are still plenty of issues deserving of speculation when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers. With sky high expectations, and the playoffs around the corner, the pressure is mounting as the Oilers continue to earn uneven results.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

Jake Walman’s Contract Extension Looks Awful for the Oilers

What’s wrong with Edmonton Oilers defenceman Jake Walman? The Oilers acquired him ahead of the 2025 Trade Deadline for a conditional 2026 first-round pick.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 10

The possibility of the 2025–26 Edmonton Oilers missing the playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers face a critical final stretch, with only 18 games left in the 2025–26 regular season. With inconsistent results lately, their playoff hopes now hang in the balance.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 10

Two elite offenses meet as Avalanche entertain Oilers

The NHL trade deadline has passed so now the focus for the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche turns to the stretch run of the regular season. A winner of three of its last five contests, Edmonton will try to keep the momentum going when it visits Colorado on Tuesday night in Denver.

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The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / March 9

ECHL: Nofolk Admirals Trade Connor Fedorek To Tulsa Oilers

The Norfolk Admirals have traded defenseman Connor Fedorek to the Tulsa Oilers. The return to Norfolk has yet to be announced. Fedorek, 26, has three goals in 30 games with the Admirals this season.

Colton Dach News / Oilersnation / March 9

Oilers Prospect Update: Why Colton Dach isn’t an unassuming acquisition

While the Edmonton Oilers swung two trades ahead of last Friday’s NHL trade deadline, with Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson being the “big-name additions,” Colton Dach has seemingly slid under the radar.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / March 9

Oilers’ Biggest Problems for the Remainder of the Season

So, the Edmonton Oilers made it through the trade deadline, Stan Bowman did his thing, and now we’re left to wonder what kind of team they really are. Depth was added—Connor Murphy, Jason Dickinson, Colton Dach—but let’s be honest: it was mostly short-term, seller’s-price stuff.

Connor McDavid News / Professor Press Box / March 9

Connor McDavid's Challenge to the Oilers Says Everything

Every once in a while, in sports, you see something that makes you stop for a moment and tilt your head a little. That happened this week when Connor McDavid signed his two-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 10

Friedman: ‘Lots of talk’ of Tristan Jarry and teammates ‘getting into it’ at practice last week

There is growing talk about a spat between Tristan Jarry and his Edmonton Oilers teammates from practice last week. On Monday morning’s edition of his latest 32 Thoughts podcast, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman alluded to it when discussing the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 9

Issues between Tristan Jarry and Oilers teammates a concern

Recent reports have highlighted issues involving Tristan Jarry and the Edmonton Oilers during practices, contributing to growing concerns about his performance and how well he’s meshing since being acquired in a trade.

Deadline acquisitions already contributing for new teams

Robert Thomas was never asked by Blues to waive no-trade clause

Brandon Hagel fined as aggressor in altercation with Rasmus Dahlin

Panthers’ Brad Marchand to miss time with lingering injury

NHL insider drops update on Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving's future