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Connor McDavid helps Oilers stack goals to beat Predators

Matt Savoie scored the eventual game-winner, and Connor McDavid added three assists as the Edmonton Oilers topped the visiting Nashville Predators 3-1 on Sunday night.

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Leon Draisaitl Leaves Game vs Predators with Injury

Sunday night, as the Edmonton Oilers were leading the Nashville Predators 1-0, the goal scorer, Leon Draisaitl, left the game with an injury. Draisaitl took a hit from Ozzy Wiesblatt along the boards.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 15

A Wise McDavid Calmly Knocks on the Player Safety Door

Connor McDavid is, well, Connor McDavid. The best player in the world, on the ice, in the headlines, everywhere. But in a recent chat about the NHL’s department of player safety, he showed a different side — thoughtful, calm, and aware of the balance between influence and humility.

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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

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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

Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / March 15

Connor Ingram declared Oilers’ starting goalie, will get ‘majority of starts’

Head coach Kris Knoblauch provided further details on the Edmonton Oilers goaltender situation going forward on Sunday morning. He told reporters ahead of the Oilers’ matchup against the Nashville Predators that Connor Ingram will be playing more than Tristan Jarry down the stretch of the season.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / March 15

Connor McDavid suggests ‘we take a look at the process’ to improve NHL player safety

As the conversation surrounding player safety has come to the forefront again, the NHL’s best player has weighed in on the discussion. Edmonton Oilers

Connor Ingram News / Daily Faceoff / March 15

Oilers make Connor Ingram starting goalie for team’s playoff push

It looks like we have a new No. 1 netminder in the Alberta capital. When speaking to the media, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that goaltender Connor Ingram will be in net on Sunday, when the Oilers host the Nashville Predators.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 15

Oilers Officially Name Their Starting Goalie Moving Forward

The roller-coaster ride that has been Edmonton’s goaltending situation this season has taken another turn, though this one shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 15

How the Oilers have changed since the Olympic break

The Olympics gave the Edmonton Oilers a rare three-week reset after a disappointing stretch of hockey. They limped into the break with an underwhelming 4-5 record despite playing eight of those nine games at home.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 15

Oilers Game Notes: Predators visit Edmonton trying to keep faint playoff hopes alive

After an uneven four-game road trip that started with promise and ended in frustration, the Oilers are back in Edmonton for a four-game homestand. First up on Sunday evening are the Nashville Predators, a team desperately in need of points after losing to the basement-dwelling Canucks earlier this week.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 15

Oilers May Have Playoff Workaround to Solve Goalie Concerns

According to Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal, the Edmonton Oilers might not be able to do anything about their goaltending situation during the regular season, but the playoffs are a bit of a different animal.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 15

Oil Check 8: A frustrated and frustrating Edmonton Oilers team

Since the return from the Olympic break it has been an uneven stretch of play for the Edmonton Oilers. Perhaps as much should be expected, given that is exactly how the Oilers have performed throughout the season.

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The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 15

Pre-Scout: Oilers begin four-game homestand vs Nashville Predators

In the immortal words of Dr. Evil to Austin Powers, “We’re not so different, you and I…” The Edmonton Oilers only get 48 hours to chew on their Bettman point after blowing a two-goal, third-period lead against the St.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 14

Oilers, Predators out to improve positioning in playoff race

The Edmonton Oilers return home to host the Nashville Predators on Sunday, looking to move on from a 3-2 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues on Friday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / March 14

What’s the Oilers’ Problem This Season?

If you’ve been watching the Edmonton Oilers this season, you may have noticed a pattern. The team plays well for long stretches. They generate chances, control the puck, and usually build a lead.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 14

Top 100 Oilers: No. 43 — Kelly Buchberger

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Kelly Buchberger comes in at No.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / March 14

Insider’s Comments Spark Connor McDavid-to-Montreal 'What If'

Insider Pierre LeBrun has been adamant in his stance that if Connor McDavid and the Oilers flame out early this postseason, his future in Edmonton could come into question much sooner than many anticipated after he initially signed an extension.

Connor Ingram News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

Connor Ingram May Be the Oilers’ Best Option in Net

Goalies are a funny breed. Sometimes they come out of nowhere, and sometimes they vanish just as quickly. One minute, they’re lights out, the next, they aren’t.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 14

Four positives from Oilers’ four-game road trip: Frederic is finding a new gear, the Nurse-Murphy pairing has potential, and more

The Edmonton Oilers went 2-1-1 on their recent four-game road trip, which isn’t bad, but giving up a two-goal lead last game against the St. Louis Blues and losing in overtime certainly stung, letting a valuable point slip away.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 14