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Draisaitl-less Oilers will have to adjust to life without Hyman

First Leon Draisaitl. Now Zach Hyman. For the second year in a row, the Edmonton Oilers will be playing short key bodies down the stretch. While they dropped Saturday night’s affair 5-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights, allowing them to tighten the Pacific Division, it’s what came after the game that was of more concern.

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Oilers European free agent targets: Could KHL’s Vitaly Pinchuk be the Oilers middle-six scoring answer?

Would a 6-foot-3, 203-pound skilled centre catch your attention? The Edmonton Oilers have already dipped into the European market this season, signing Czech defenceman Tomáš Cibulka.

Edmonton Oilers News / Total Pro Sports / April 5

Wild Scene at Oilers Game as Baby Is Born Inside Rogers Place

The Edmonton Oilers didn’t stand a chance against the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. The Canadian team fell to its opponents, who improved to 3-0 after firing coach Bruce Cassidy and replacing him with John Tortorella.

Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5

Oilers Must Respond Without Zach Hyman During Crucial Stretch

The Edmonton Oilers will be without Zach Hyman for their next three games, and while the timeline suggests he could return before the regular season wraps up, his absence comes at a critical point in the standings race.

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Kris Knoblauch credits 'desperation' for Edmonton Oilers’ turnaround, shares update on Leon Draisaitl’s return

Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch shared some candid insight last week discussing the team’s remarkable late season turnaround and the status of injured superstar Leon Draisaitl.

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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

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What should the Oilers’ forward lines look like with a healthy roster?

With five wins in their past six games, the Edmonton Oilers are beginning to look much more like the team that reached the Stanley Cup Final in back‑to‑back seasons, and they have accomplished much of it in Leon Draisaitl’s absence.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5

Former NHLer Still Not Buying Evan Bouchard as a Top Defenseman in the League

Despite leading the league in scoring among defensemen by 10 points and being on pace to finish with 94 on the season, not everyone is sold on Evan Bouchard as a favorite to win the Norris Trophy.

Zach Hyman News / Oilersnation / April 5

Zach Hyman to miss all three games on Oilers upcoming road trip with injury

Already without superstar Leon Draisaitl, things are going to get tougher for the Edmonton Oilers on their upcoming three-game road trip. Zach Hyman, who missed Saturday’s 5-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, is expected to miss games against the Utah Mammoth, San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings this week, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 5

Oilers bust against Golden Knights, lose 5-1: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Edmonton Oilers’ win streak has come to an end. On Saturday evening, the Oilers fell 5-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights, snapping their five-game winning streak.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4

Oilers’ Zach Hyman Out With Lingering Injury

The Edmonton Oilers are opting for the careful approach as another successful season nears its end. Top winger Zach Hyman will be held out of Saturday’s matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights, head coach Kris Knoblauch told Robert Tychkowski of Edmonton Sun.

Zach Hyman News / Field Level Media / April 4

Oilers F Zach Hyman (undisclosed) could miss 2 weeks

The Oilers might be without forward Zach Hyman for up to two weeks due to an undisclosed injury, Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Saturday.

Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / April 4

Oilers Worried About Playoffs, Give Injury Update On Zach Hyman

The Edmonton Oilers’ pre-game skate on Saturday was missing a key player from the roster. Zach Hyman was not on the ice, the second time in a row that he didn’t practice.

Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 4

Oilers’ Connor McDavid drops playoff truth bomb amid 5-game winning streak

The Edmonton Oilers are playing some of their best hockey of the season at the perfect time, which is impressive considering the laundry list of injuries they’ve had to deal with over the last several weeks.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 4

Who Are the Oilers Choosing as Their Playoff Goalie?

The Edmonton Oilers are suddenly staring down a good problem to have. Just a few weeks ago, there was talk that their goaltending was suspect, and the worry leading into the trade deadline was that no one in the system was going to be reliable enough to make a long postseason run.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 4

Oilers history: Looking at the two playoff series the Oilers have played against the Golden Knights

The 2025-26 season is rapidly coming to an end. It’s all but certain that the Edmonton Oilers will make their seventh consecutive postseason. That said, their first round opponent has yet to be determined, with the two likely options being the Vegas Golden Knights or the Utah Mammoth.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 4

Los Angeles Kings as a first-round opponent for the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have yet to clinch a playoff spot, but the team is trending towards their best play of the season at the right time. Their first round opponent is still very much in the air, and a yearly tradition remains a possibility.

Kris Knoblauch News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Kris Knoblauch Shares Update on Oilers' Playoff Goalie Situation

The Edmonton Oilers have surged late in the season, climbing the standings all the way up to lead the Pacific Division entering Saturday's slate of games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 4

Pre-Scout: Oilers hope to lead Golden Knights on Easter goose-egg hunt

Adam Henrique had skated far enough to reach Mannville, Alberta since his last goal. That’s if you combine all the kilometres Henrique skated in his Edmonton

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 4

Why the Edmonton Oilers should be interested in T.J. Hughes

Blink, and it’s in the back of your net. That’s the reality of facing the Edmonton Oilers when Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are feeling it. This team doesn’t lack star power.

Matthew Savoie News / The Hockey Writers / April 4

Predicting Matt Savoie’s Contract Extension With the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Matt Savoie from the Buffalo Sabres in July 2024. He has one more season left on his entry-level contract (ELC), and he’s eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1, becoming a restricted free agent (RFA) in 2027.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 4