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Breaking Down the Oilers’ Chances of Finishing First in the Pacific Division

There are just four days left in the 2025-26 NHL season, and four teams remain in contention for first place in the Pacific Division. One of those teams is the Edmonton Oilers, who have a very good chance at finishing atop their division standings for the first time in 39 years.

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Sunday Scramble: The Oilers are the only West team to break this rule of thumb to determine playoff teams

Before the Edmonton Oilers’ matchup against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, holding, interference, and obstruction were temporarily suspended from the rulebook.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

Oilers Use Clever Cap Maneuver, Adding Howard Without Breaking the Bank

The Edmonton Oilers have executed a smart salary cap move, allowing them to recall forward Ike Howard on Sunday while saving money on his recall under the NHL’s salary cap rules.

Connor Ingram News / Professor Press Box / April 12

The Oilers Connor Ingram’s Comeback Is Worth Noticing

Sometimes a season comes along that isn’t really about the numbers, even if the numbers look pretty good. Connor Ingram’s year with the Edmonton Oilers feels like one of those.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 12

The four biggest questions for the Oilers heading into the 2026 playoffs

Though the Edmonton Oilers lost 1-0 on Saturday to the Los Angeles Kings, the Philadelphia Flyers’ victory over the Winnipeg Jets means that the Oilers have officially clinched a spot in the 2026 NHL playoffs.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Every Possible Opponent for the Oilers in Playoffs’ First Round

The Edmonton Oilers clinched a berth in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday (April 11) when the Winnipeg Jets were defeated 7-1 by the Philadelphia Flyers.

Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / April 12

Oilers recall Isaac Howard from AHL’s Condors

The Edmonton Oilers have made a late-season call-up as the continue their fight for the Pacific Division title. On Sunday, the team recalled forward Isaac Howard from its American Hockey League affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.

Isaac Howard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Oilers Recall Isaac Howard

The Edmonton Oilers announced that forward Isaac Howard has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. Howard has been in the AHL since January.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

The Edmonton Oilers Have Recalled Ike Howard from AHL

The Edmonton Oilers released a statement on Sunday that they have recalled forward Ike Howard from the AHL. In their post, they noted, “The first-year pro has scored 22 goals & 25 assists in 45 games with Bakersfield this season.” It’s likely this is a direct result of injuries to the Oilers roster.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 12

Kings shut out Oilers in what could be Anže Kopitar’s final game in Los Angeles

Six of the eight playoff spots in the Western Conference have now been clinched. Despite a 1-0 loss to Los Angeles on Saturday, the Oilers secured their place in the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 12

Oilers Prospect Update: Tommy Lafrenière and William Nicholls’ CHL careers end as David Lewandowski fights on

With Round 1 of the CHL playoffs finished, two Edmonton Oilers prospects have been eliminated, with one fighting on after a big upset win. Tommy Lafrenière and William Nicholl both saw their respective CHL clubs get eliminated in the first round of playoffs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 1-0 Loss to Kings

This was a painfully boring matinee game as the Edmonton Oilers lost 1-0 to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon (April 11). Evan Bouchard’s turnover resulted in Artemi Panarin’s breakaway, and he made no mistake 7:34 into the first period.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Oilers clinch berth in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

One of the league’s most notable franchises today is heading back to the postseason. Thanks to a series of events on Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers officially clinched a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 11

Edmonton Oilers officially clinch berth into 2026 playoffs

Sometimes you need a little help crossing the finish line. The Edmonton Oilers are officially in the dance and have clinched a playoff spot on Saturday night.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 11

Connor Ingram solid in return, Max Jones the latest injured Oiler, and waiting on Clinchmas

The Edmonton Oilers had a chance to clinch a playoff berth on Saturday if they could grab at least a point in their matinee against the Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 11

Oilers can’t punch own ticket to playoffs, lose 1-0 to Kings: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Edmonton Oilers no longer control their fate to finish first in the Pacific Division. On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers played their final road game of the season, ending a three-game road trip against the Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 11

Biggest first-year players for the 2025–26 Edmonton Oilers

Every season, there’s a point where a new player stops feeling like just another addition and starts actually changing how the team looks. For the Edmonton Oilers, that doesn’t always come from the big names.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Oilers’ Ingram Can Make History by Winning Masterton Trophy

On Wednesday (April 8), the NHL announced this season’s nominations for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. One player from each of the league’s 32 teams is nominated for the award, which honours the player who is judged as best exemplifying qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Projecting the Edmonton Oilers’ 2026 Playoff Lineup

With just three games remaining in the regular season for the Edmonton Oilers, it’s time to turn our focus to what things will look like for them when the postseason begins.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Oilers GM Reveals Zach Hyman's Status After Kris Knoblauch Comments

The Edmonton Oilers will enter Saturday's road matchup against the Los Angeles Kings with a 40-29-10 record, 90 points and the Pacific Division lead. Despite

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 10

Stan Bowman offers injury update on four key Oilers

Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer asked Bowman about the status of some key players who recently went down with injuries.

Connor McDavid racks up 3 goals, 5 points as Oilers trounce Sharks

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Edmonton Oilers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10

Oilers fan gives birth at Rogers Place mid-game

An Edmonton Oilers fan experienced an unforgettable night at Rogers Place over the weekend, when she went into labor and gave birth during the team’s home game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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