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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 13
Looking at the Oilers’ Best 20-Game Starts in Franchise History
Captain Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers played their 20th game of the 2026-27 NHL season on Wednesday (Nov. 11), defeating the Philadelphia Flyers by a score of 3-2 in overtime at Rogers Place.
Zach Hyman News / The Oil Rig / November 13
Evaluating Zach Hyman’s fit on the current Edmonton Oilers
With two years left on a seven-year, $5.5M contract, Zach Hyman has just four points through the first nine games of his season. At age 34, some might be worried if time has caught up to him.
Owen Michaels News / Oil on Whyte / November 13
Edmonton Oilers rookie Owen Michaels continues to struggle
The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Owen Michaels to a one-year entry level contract in April 2026. His deal expired and he was promptly re-signed, inking a new two-year deal that began this season.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
NHL News / Oil on Whyte / November 13
A former Oilers prospect made his NHL debut on Wednesday
One year after Sam O'Reilly was selected by the Edmonton Oilers at the end of the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft, the team shipped him off to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Isaac Howard.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
NHL News / Oilersnation / November 12
Former Oilers prospect Sam O’Reilly scores point in NHL debut with Lightning
A former Edmonton Oilers prospect made some noise in his NHL debut on Wednesday night. In the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 8-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, Sam O’Reilly picked up an assist, his very first point in the NHL.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 12
Oilers quarter-mark review: Far more positives than negatives
The Edmonton Oilers are 14-3-3 through 20 games and are off to the best start in franchise history in 31 seasons. The 1984-85 team was also 14-3-3, while the 1983-84 team was 16-3-1.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 12
Oilers finding ways to win, but cracks start to show
The Edmonton Oilers are 20 games through the season. They have a league-best 14-3-3 record for 31 standings points, and it’s hard to complain about banking wins early in a season — doubly so for this organization that has had slow starts as a calling card in recent years.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 12
Oilers Will Soon Have a Very Interesting Dilemma Between the Pipes
The Edmonton Oilers goaltending has been a storyline once again through the first 20 games of the 2026-27 season, but not for the reason many feared. Instead, the duo of Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi have been amongst the best goalies throughout the NHL.
Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / November 12
Connor McDavid’s hot start is driving Oilers’ success
As of the morning of November 12, the Edmonton Oilers had the most points in the standings of any team in the NHL. It should come as no surprise that that
Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / November 12
The Oilers' Goaltending Looked Like a Problem. What Happened?
Remember when goaltending looked like one of the biggest question marks facing the Edmonton Oilers coming into this season? After what happened last year, it was hard to blame fans for worrying.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 12
Six potential Oilers targets from Daily Faceoff’s NHL trade board
The NHL season may still be young in its totality, but there’s been no lack of major storylines when it comes to player movement. The Connor Hellebuyck blockbuster went down in late October, and Kirill Marchenko was sent from Columbus to Toronto while Matthew Knies went the other way in a seven-piece trade.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 12
Oilers’ Early Success Raises Sustainability Questions
The Edmonton Oilers have been one of the NHL’s best teams to begin the 2026-27 season, posting a 14-3-3 record through their first 20 games. With Connor
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 12
Oilers Get Another Win, But a Concerning Trend Emerging
The Edmonton Oilers picked up another two points in their game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. That’s the good news. The bad news is that Oilers fans have seen this story before.
Doug Weight News / Oilersnation / November 12
Top 100 Oilers: No. 13 — Doug Weight
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Doug Weight comes in at No.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 12
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-2 Overtime Win Against Flyers
Defenceman Evan Bouchard scored in overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers at Rogers Place on Wednesday (Nov.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 12
Tristan Jarry was fantastic, Zach Hyman scores twice, and the Oilers get outplayed but still win anyway
The Edmonton Oilers welcomed the Philadelphia Flyers to Rogers Place on Wednesday, and were looking to extend their winning streak against a team who that has often been spinning its wheels for the first quarter of the season.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 12
Oilers squander 2-goal lead, then take down Flyers in OT
Evan Bouchard scored 47 seconds into overtime as the Edmonton Oilers relinquished a two-goal lead before recovering to beat the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Wednesday.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 12
Instant Reaction: Oilers need overtime to snag 3-2 win over Flyers
The Edmonton Oilers haven’t always looked sharp during this four-game homestand, but they keep finding ways to win. Wednesday night against the Philadelphia Flyers was no exception.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11
Babcock Talks Getting Andersen Into Oilers Lineup: Is There Room for 3 Goalies?
Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock spoke ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, and he got a lot of questions about the team’s goaltending situation.
Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / November 11
3 Potential Trade Destinations for Oilers Defenceman Jake Walman
The Edmonton Oilers and Jake Walman could be headed for a divorce. The 30-year-old has struggled immensely to win over head coach Mike Babcock, serving as a healthy scratch in five of the past seven games.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11
Babcock Offers Injury Update and Game Plan for Matt Savoie
When asked about a timeline for the return of Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Savoie, head coach Mike Babcock indicated that he’s as excited as anyone to see the youngster play in games.
Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / November 10
Can Oilers’ McDavid reach 100 points before Christmas?
To say it has been an incredible season for Edmonton Oilers star center Connor McDavid would be a massive understatement. Through 19 games in 2025-26, the 29-year-old has 11 goals and 37 assists for 48 points and, at his current pace, is on track to hit 99 points by Christmas.
Devon Levi News / Daily Faceoff / November 10
Have the Oilers found their long-term star goalie in Devon Levi?
The Edmonton Oilers are enjoying a stupendous start to their season and may have their goaltender of the present and future in Devon Levi’s emergence as
Connor McDavid News / Yardbarker / November 4
Oilers' Connor McDavid is the 'apple king' of the NHL
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has scored assists in 16 consecutive games and can be officially crowned the "apple king" in the NHL this season.
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