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Key takeaways from the Edmonton Oilers Game 5 victory

With their season on the line, the Edmonton Oilers managed to stave off elimination in their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks with a resounding 4–1 victory.

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Oilers expected to have Black Aces join team in Anaheim ahead of Game 6

The Edmonton Oilers will be getting some reinforcements for morning skates and practices. Before the team jetted off to California ahead of Thursday night’s

Kris Knoblauch News / Oilersnation / April 29

Knoblauch’s coaching tactics: What does sitting back on a lead actually look like?

Forgive me, Gord above, for I have sinned. I have cast a shroud of doubt around Connor McDavid. I instantly felt regret when I published my last post because I worried perception wouldn’t match my intent.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / April 29

Oilers Playoff Question: Momentum vs. Matchup Management

There’s always that moment late in a season where a coach has to decide what matters more: what’s working right now, or what might be needed three weeks from now when the games get heavier.

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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

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / April 29

Fresh off praise from Paul Coffey, Oilers’ Evan Bouchard turns on clutch mode in Game 5

Before the Edmonton Oilers faced the Anaheim Ducks in Game 5, with the Oilers on the brink of elimination, Sportsnet aired a segment featuring former Oiler Luke Gazdic having a chat with Evan Bouchard and Paul Coffey, two of the most gifted offensive defencemen in franchise history.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 29

Oilers keep series alive with commanding home win over Ducks

The Oilers kept their season alive Tuesday night with a 4-1 win over the Ducks at Rogers Place, forcing a Game 6 with their most complete performance of the series.

Tristan Jarry News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Former NHL goalie questions compete level of Tristan Jarry

When the Edmonton Oilers made the decision to trade for Tristan Jarry, there were plenty of concerns. The biggest of the bunch was whether Jarry was any sort of upgrade over Stuart Skinner, who was one of the pieces to head the other way in the deal.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29

Missing Playoff Action Was Never an Option for Connor McDavid

Connor McDavid was a game-time decision for the Edmonton Oilers’ must-win Game 5 at home against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, and while his status did appear to be in serious question, we should have never doubted the best player in the world.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 29

Oilers’ start powers Game 5 win, the big dogs came to play, and the improbable comeback moves ahead

It was a do-or-die night for the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place after the Anaheim Ducks put them down 3-1 in their first round series with a controversial goal in overtime on Sunday.

Connor Ingram News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29

What Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram said after clutch Game 5 performance vs. Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers avoided elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. Goaltending has been an issue for the Oilers so far in the series, but it was not in Game 5.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Massive Game 5 Victory Over the Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers had their backs up against the wall on Tuesday night, and they put forth their best performance in quite some time. Trailing the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 in their best of seven series, the Oilers had no room left for error.