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McDavid ‘Stirred Up’, Changed Mentality Leads To Huge Hat Trick

McDavid ‘Stirred Up’, Changed Mentality Leads To Huge Hat Trick

If there was one thing that had changed for Connor McDavid as he entered Thursday’s game against the Seattle Kraken, it was how much he intended to shoot the puck.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 5
Connor McDavid’s hat trick, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins quietly solid, and Oilers getting more from Vasily Podkolzin

Connor McDavid’s hat trick, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins quietly solid, and Oilers getting more from Vasily Podkolzin

We didn’t have to wait long for the Oilers and Kraken to square off again after what was a spicy afternoon in Seattle on Saturday. That game started to boil over a little bit, and it was nice to see two Pacific Division teams getting fired up and getting after it.

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / December 5
Oilers’ Evan Bouchard Deserves to Be on Canada’s Olympic Roster

Oilers’ Evan Bouchard Deserves to Be on Canada’s Olympic Roster

Evan Bouchard has been no stranger to criticism throughout his brief NHL career. Whether it be from Edmonton Oilers fans, or those of opposing teams, he often catches a ton of flack.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / December 5
Connor McDavid Speaks Out After Hat Trick in Oilers' Win

Connor McDavid Speaks Out After Hat Trick in Oilers' Win

Connor McDavid delivered a vintage performance Thursday night, recording his 13th career hat trick. It was a four point outing as the Edmonton Oilers overwhelmed the Seattle Kraken 9-4 at Rogers Place.

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Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / December 5
McDavid’s Hat Trick Leads Oilers to Commanding 9-4 Victory Over Kraken

McDavid’s Hat Trick Leads Oilers to Commanding 9-4 Victory Over Kraken

The Edmonton Oilers (12-11-5) hosted the Seattle Kraken (11-8-6) on Thursday night (Dec. 4). This was their third meeting of the season, with Seattle defeating Edmonton 3-2 on Oct.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / December 5
Connor McDavid logs hat trick in Oilers' rout of Kraken

Connor McDavid logs hat trick in Oilers' rout of Kraken

Connor McDavid scored three goals and added an assist as the Edmonton Oilers routed the visiting Seattle Kraken 9-4 on Thursday. Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Evan Bouchard each had three helpers for the Oilers, who went 4-for-5 on the power play.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 5
No revenge for Seattle as Oilers hammer Kraken 9-4: Recap, Highlights, and Reaction

No revenge for Seattle as Oilers hammer Kraken 9-4: Recap, Highlights, and Reaction

The Edmonton Oilers are back. On Thursday evening, the Oilers smashed the Seattle Kraken 9-4 in a much-needed win. The Oilers are now 12-11-5 this season with three more games on this five-game home stand.

Corey Perry News / The Hockey Writers / December 4
Oilers Miss Corey Perry More Than Anyone Could Have Imagined

Oilers Miss Corey Perry More Than Anyone Could Have Imagined

Plenty of the Edmonton Oilers struggles this season have been attributed to goaltending, but that certainly wasn’t the case on Tuesday night. Instead, it was the Oilers’ offence who deserved the blame in what was a 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 4
Scenes From Morning Skate: Pickard gets the start despite Skinner’s recent performance

Scenes From Morning Skate: Pickard gets the start despite Skinner’s recent performance

Calvin Pickard is starting on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken, and it’s about time. Not because Stuart Skinner has been bad—he hasn’t. That shutout against Seattle five days ago was his best performance of the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 4
Analytics Comparing Jordan Binnington to Skinner-Pickard are Eye-Opening

Analytics Comparing Jordan Binnington to Skinner-Pickard are Eye-Opening

While there are a plethora of reasons why the Edmonton Oilers are 11-11-5 through 27 games and out of the playoff picture, above all else, what it always comes back to is the goaltending.

Asher Barnett News / The Oil Rig / December 4

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Asher Barnett might get bonus development time

The Edmonton Oilers have changed their calendar to December now, which means the holidays are almost here. The Oilers have seen quite a few mid-late round gifts in the form of Tommy LaFreniere, David Lewandowski, and Asher Barnett.

Kiefer Sherwood News / The Oil Rig / December 4
Kiefer Sherwood as a trade option for the Edmonton Oilers

Kiefer Sherwood as a trade option for the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are in need of better depth in their forward core. Meanwhile, recent rumours have stated that the Vancouver Canucks may be willing to sell some players.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / December 3
Knoblauch Challenges Forward to Create in Limited Minutes to Earn More

Knoblauch Challenges Forward to Create in Limited Minutes to Earn More

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has laid out the challenge to a depth forward who he’d like to see take on a bigger role. Trent Frederic isn’t going to be handed extra ice time—he needs to force the issue.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 2
32 Thoughts: Elliotte Friedman drops major update on Stuart Skinner’s situation in Edmonton

32 Thoughts: Elliotte Friedman drops major update on Stuart Skinner’s situation in Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers’ 4–0 shutout in Seattle last weekend felt, on the surface, like a moment of relief for both the team and Stuart Skinner. He has been

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Stuart Skinner News / Athlon Sports / December 1
Update on Oilers' Stuart Skinner Trade Plans Emerges on Monday

Update on Oilers' Stuart Skinner Trade Plans Emerges on Monday

The Edmonton Oilers have entered December with league-wide chatter surrounding their goaltending situation and the future of Stuart Skinner. Coming off a shutout 4-0 win against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, the 27-year-old netminder continues to attract attention as the club navigates the growing speculation about potential trade scenarios.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29
Oilers get much-needed reinforcements with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins activation

Oilers get much-needed reinforcements with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins activation

The Edmonton Oilers are getting some much-needed reinforcements. The Oilers announced they have activated forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins from their injured reserve.

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