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The weird thing about matinee weekends like this one is that you never really know what you’re going to get. Will the change in routine throw the players off and open the door for more chaos?

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Connor McDavid’s rare NHL feat wasted in Oilers’ 5-3 loss to Devils

Connor McDavid is likely getting very sick of accomplishing historic, rare feats in games where the Edmonton Oilers lose. Edmonton suffered a disappointing loss to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday afternoon, but the recently signed Oilers captain continued his dominance against the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 18

Puck management, inconsistent line combos key reasons why Oilers struggling to score

Few hockey teams are good enough to pass up shooting in key scoring areas like the slot. Few hockey teams can overcome poor puck management. Few hockey teams can actively avoid chipping pucks to create a strong forecheck, create turnovers in the offensive zone, and be successful in scoring.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 18

Oilers fall in New Jersey for second consecutive loss: Recap, Highlights, and Reaction

Well, that was ugly. On Saturday afternoon, the Edmonton Oilers faced off against the New Jersey Devils, falling 5-3 to move their record to 2-2-1. Let’s take a look at what went on in this game.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 18

Stauffer: Oilers can’t make same mistake with Skinner as they did with Dubnyk

Devan Dubnyk found himself at a crossroads when he was dealt from the Edmonton Oilers to the Nashville Predators. 27 years old at the time, he was faced with playing for a new organization after spending a decade in Edmonton’s system.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 18

Pickard starts, Howard sits, and Lazar debuts as Oilers face Devils

The Edmonton Oilers are going with Calvin Pickard between the pipes for Saturday’s matinee against the New Jersey Devils. It wasn’t the only notable change in the Oilers’ lineup, as rookie forward Issac Howard will watch the game from the press box, allowing Curtis Lazar to make his team debut against his former club.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / October 18

Edmonton Oilers Pregame Thoughts

One day, I won’t have to write or talk about the Edmonton Oilers playing down to the level of weaker opponents. But it is not this day. They gave the New York Islanders team that started their season 0-3 their first win.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 18

Someone Is Getting Cut by the Oilers: Who Will It Be?

The Edmonton Oilers are approaching a date where they have to make at least one or two tough decisions. With injured players returning and a crowded forward group forcing management to decide who stays and who goes, not everyone will fit when Zach Hyman, Jake Walman, Mattias Janmark, and Alec Regula are all healthy and ready to play.

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Oilers Pundits and Fans Need to Ease Up on Evan Bouchard

It took just four games into the 2025-26 season for many to start ripping apart Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard. The 25-year-old had a horrendous showing versus the New York Islanders on Thursday night, highlighted by an ugly giveaway in the first period.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 18

The Oilers Might Be Making a Costly Early-Season Mistake

The Edmonton Oilers are four games into the season, and it’s already clear they’re leaning too heavily on their stars. In Thursday’s 4–2 loss to the New York Islanders, both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl played over 25 minutes, well above their career averages.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 18

Choosing goal songs for the Edmonton Oilers

Last year, I wrote about how some teams had started to let players choose individual goal songs, and I suggested songs that some Edmonton Oilers players may want to use if the team did let them.

Adrian Kempe News / Oilersnation / October 18

Does Adrian Kempe make sense as a target for the Oilers?

Ever since Connor McDavid announced his two-year contract extension worth just $12.5 million per season, social media has been ablaze with discussion on how the Oilers will spend the extra cap space at their disposal this summer.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 18

How the Edmonton Oilers can best use salary cap in 2026–27

The NHL’s salary cap is set to take a big jump over the next few years. After a few years with a flat cap due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL is making a major effort to increase the cap over the next three seasons, with a $95.5M cap this year, $104M next year, and a projected cap of $113.5M in 2027–28.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Oilers Need to Reduce McDavid & Draisaitl’s Ice Time to Have Long-Term Success

The Edmonton Oilers are coming off a tough 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday night (Oct. 16). The game was tied after two periods, but the home team added two goals in the third period to win the game.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm Defends Teammate After Kris Knoblauch's Comments

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm wasn’t about to let the narrative get away from his defensive partner following Thursday's outing. After Evan Bouchard’s turnover-filled night drew sharp criticism from head coach Kris Knoblauch, Ekholm came to his teammate’s defense, insisting one bad game doesn’t change who Bouchard is.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / October 17

Oilers rumour roundup: Alex Tuch linked to Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers are officially a few weeks into their season, which sees them with a record of 2–1–1. The team has already been active with the addition of forward Jack Roslovic last week.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

When Do the Oilers Reach a Breaking Point With Evan Bouchard?

Evan Bouchard isn’t going anywhere, nor should he. Still, at some point, the excuses have to stop. The idea that the Edmonton Oilers should accept the good with the bad is fair — but only to a point.

David Tomasek News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

David Tomasek Might Be the Oilers’ New Weapon

With Zach Hyman out of the lineup for a while, Edmonton Oilers fans are left wondering who could step up alongside Connor McDavid. Playing with McDavid isn’t just about skill—it’s about anticipation, hockey sense, and knowing exactly where the captain wants the puck before he even moves.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / October 16

Oilers Cannot Be Fooled By Early Success in Goal

The Edmonton Oilers have done this before. Over the past two seasons, they’ve ignored the signs, chosen to bury their heads in the sand and press on. It’s early into the 2025-2026 season, but it’s clear that they are going to repeat this same mistake.