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Draisaitl’s goal 23 seconds in helps lift Germany over Denmark in his Olympic debut: Recap, Reaction, and Highlights

For the first time since 2019, Leon Draisaitl suited up in black, red, and yellow. Connor McDavid wasn’t the only Edmonton Oilers player to make his Olympic debut Thursday, as both Draisaitl and Josh Samanski played on Team Germany’s top line in a 3-1 win over Team Denmark in Group C action.

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ESPN Ranked Connor McDavid How Low Among NHLers at the Olympics?

The return of NHL players at the Winter Olympics for the first time since 2014 has the hockey world buzzing—and so far, it hasn’t disappointed. Best-on-best international tournaments are not only a treat to watch, but they also spark endless debate, comparisons, and player rankings, with one recent list, in particular, having turned heads.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 12

USA men's hockey team won't be seriously tested until quarterfinals

The United States men's hockey team opened group play on Thursday with a dominant 5-1 win over Latvia.

Three under-the-radar men's hockey teams that could steal a medal in Olympics

Canada's Jordan Binnington answers doubters in Olympic debut

Brock Nelson, US drill Latvia 5-1 in men's hockey opener in Milan

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How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 12

Calvin Pickard’s agent says there’s ‘not enough evidence’ Jarry or Ingram are better

Calvin Pickard’s agent made a strong defence of his client sticking around with the Edmonton Oilers, saying he isn’t sure that Pickard isn’t the team’s number one goalie.

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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 McDavid News / Oilersnation / February 12

‘This Canadian team is scary’: Canada fans reacts to 5-0 win over Czechia

Hockey fans have waited 12 years for NHL players to participate in the Winter Games, and after a decade, they finally got to see Connor McDavid represent Canada on hockey’s grandest stage in hockey: the Winter Olympics.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 12

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs have talked trade ... but about which player?

David Staples of The Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs have held trade talks, according to David Pagnotta, when asked by Jeff Marek on his The Sheet podcast.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 12

San Jose Sharks phenom Macklin Celebrini makes history in stellar Olympic debut

You wouldn't have guessed Thursday marked San Jose Sharks second-year center Macklin Celebrini's first time on the world's biggest sporting stage.

Which NHLers can enter the Triple Gold Club at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Three under-the-radar men's hockey teams that could steal a medal in Olympics

South Korea's Choi Ga-on defeats Team USA's Chloe Kim in shock Olympic halfpipe upset

Team USA's Madison Chock, Evan Bates settle for silver in controversial ice dance final

U.S. luger’s response to 14th-place finish is absolute gold

The 'Winter Olympic medal leaders' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Could Oilers Turn to the Canucks for a Bottom-Six Center?

If the Edmonton Oilers aren’t willing—or able—to swing big and give up high-end assets for a true impact player before the March 6 trade deadline, they’ll almost certainly look to bolster depth instead, targeting a bottom-six forward and also potentially a bottom-pairing defenseman.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 12

Connor McDavid’s three-assist game launches Canada over Czechia in Olympics opener: Recap, Reaction, and Highlights

Connor McDavid has been waiting his entire life for this moment. Representing Canada on the international Olympic stage, a chance to be “pulling on that sweater, being in a room with the different generations of great players,” as he said in his Players’ Tribune piece last week, is something that’s taken far too long to happen.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 12

Every Oilers Player Who Has Won a Medal at the Winter Olympics

For the first time in 12 years, NHL players are participating in the Winter Olympics. The men’s hockey tournament began on Wednesday and will continue until the gold medal game on Feb.

Viljami Marjala News / The Oil Rig / February 12

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Viljami Marjala is a playmaking marksman in the AHL

As the Olympic break begins and all NHL hockey stops, now is the perfect time to catch a Bakersfield Condors game or a CHL game. Edmonton Oilers prospects across their system have been performing well, with the likes of Tommy Lafreniere sitting 16th in WHL scoring, and Viljami Marjala and Quinn Hutson making statements in the AHL.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 12

Oilers Prospect Update: Akey, Hutson and Poulin continue to shine for Condors

It was a tough weekend for the Edmonton Oilers’ AHL affiliate Bakersfield Condors as they dropped both games in the home-and-home to the Ontario Reign in regulation.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Oilers Linked Again to 20-Plus Goal Man in Latest Insider Predictions

Just as everyone around the hockey world was beginning to feel that Bobby McMann to the Edmonton Oilers was a foregone conclusion, conflicting reports surfaced suggesting GM Stan Bowman had actually been in discussions with the Toronto Maple Leafs about Nicolas Roy and Oliver Ekman-Larsson—not the Wainwright, Alberta native.

Leon Draisaitl News / The Oil Rig / February 12

Leon Draisaitl will give Team Germany a chance at the 2026 Winter Olympics

While most of Oil Country will be cheering for Connor McDavid and Team Canada at the Olympics, undoubtedly a large portion will be cheering for an underdog as well.

Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Canucks O’Connor for Mangiapane Makes No Sense, Unless

There’s been some chatter—mostly sparked by The Athletic—about a possible Vancouver Canucks–Edmonton Oilers trade built around Andrew Mangiapane. Sounds spicy on paper, sure, but when you take a breath and actually look at what each team thinks of their own player, it feels a bit off.

Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Pickard’s Agent Raises Eyebrows with Take on Oilers’ Goalie Tandem

Ritch Winter didn’t outright criticize the Edmonton Oilers’ handling of his client Calvin Pickard — but he didn’t exactly endorse it either. Speaking in an interview with Sports 1440’s Jason Gregor, Winter suggested the duo of Connor Ingram and Tristan Jarry hasn’t shown enough to suggest Pickard’s run with the Oilers is over.

Andrew Mangiapane News / The Hockey Writers / February 12

Agent Says Flames Missed Key Stat Before Overpaying Mangiapane

After starting strong, Andrew Mangiapane has struggled with the Edmonton Oilers this season. Frankly, he didn’t have a great run with the Washington Capitals either.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 12

How should the Oilers approach a trade deadline that appears to be a sellers market?

Parity is a big conversation in the NHL this season. In the Eastern Conference, with just eight points separating 14th place and a playoff spot, there really only appears to be one team that is committed to being a seller, and that’s the New York Rangers.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 12

Oilers need to give Ungar a shot after Olympic break

In season 11 for Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers may finally have their solution between the pipes. It’s been a long and gruelling process for this organization to find a true number-one goaltender they could rely on.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Early Long-Term Bet on Blueliner Has Insider Doubting Oilers Ahead of Deadline

With the trade deadline looming, where the Edmonton Oilers will focus their attention needs to be addressed over the Olympic break. With limited salary cap space and some tricky contract obligations, one insider believes Edmonton may have jumped the gun on a couple of players.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 11

Team Canada GM Armstrong on McDavid: ‘Gold means everything to Connor right now’

There’s just one more sleep until Team Canada’s best hockey players participate in the Olympics for the first time in a dozen years. The intensity and anticipation are ramping up for this team, laden with Stanley Cups and winners at the highest level.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Rumors / February 11

Leon Draisaitl Said Nothing Wrong About the Edmonton Oilers Play

As NHL Players prepare to play in the Olympics for their respective countries, there is still a lot of talk in Edmonton about Leon Draisaitl’s comments on his team’s performance heading into the break.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

Oilers’ Upcoming Offseason Is More Important Than the Trade Deadline

The NHL is on their Olympic break, but once they return to action, the trade deadline is shortly after. The Edmonton Oilers have just four games remaining before the March 6 deadline, and they have a few areas that must be addressed.