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The Edmonton Oilers’ window to win, led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, is shrinking, and as good as those two are, they need far more help around them than they’re currently getting.

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Oilers game notes: Edmonton looks to end road trip on high note against Blues

Very quietly, the St. Louis Blues are stringing together some games. It won’t be enough to surge forth into the playoffs in a stacked Central Division, and likely not enough to get them to a wild-card spot, but a 6-1-1 stretch out of the Olympic break means the Edmonton Oilers can’t take them lightly.

Josh Bloom News / The Oil Rig / March 13

Oilers News: Edmonton Oilers acquire Josh Bloom from Vancouver Canucks

Just when you thought the trade deadline had past and there would be no more moves until the offseason, Stan Bowman turned a burner back on on the stove.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 13

Pre-Scout: Oilers look to finish trip on high note against hot Blues team

If the Edmonton Oilers beat the St. Louis Blues tonight, then the roadtrip is a wild success and last night’s 7-2 loss is all but forgotten. If the Oilers lose, then it’s a 2-2 record on the road trip and the tone shifts, making a sour sound, despite a win over the league’s best team.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / March 13

Insider: McDavid Has Left Door Open for Trade Out of Edmonton

In a bit of a cryptic update from a trusted NHL insider, Pierre LeBrun hinted in a recent article that the Connor McDavid contract extension signed this past offseason isn’t as black-and-white as it first appears.

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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

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 13

Two steps forward, one step back, in Oilers blowout loss to Stars

It was an ugly night for the Edmonton Oilers. Jason Robertson had two goals and two assists, Wyatt Johnston had another three-point game against Edmonton, and the Dallas Stars went up 5-0 early in the second period, before eventually winning 7-2.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / March 13

Oilers Can’t Use Obvious Fix For Their Tristan Jarry Problem

One social media account asked the question: “Do you send Jarry to Bako to get a bunch of starts and get some confidence? He’s unplayable.” On the surface, pushing Jarry to the AHL might make some sense, given how poor he’s played of late.

Tristan Jarry News / Oilersnation / March 13

Looking at where the Tristan Jarry trade ranks among the worst Oilers deals

It hasn’t even been three months yet, but the Tristan Jarry trade is already starting to look like it could end up being one of the worst in Edmonton Oilers history.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 13

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 7-2 Loss to Stars

The Edmonton Oilers saw their two-game win streak come to an end with an ugly 7-2 loss to the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Thursday (March 12).

NHL News / The Oil Rig / March 13

Another disaster in Dallas as Edmonton Oilers show up late, lose 7–2 to Stars

The Edmonton Oilers faced off against the Dallas Stars last night, looking for their third win in a row. They have only had one three-game winning streak all season to this point.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 13

Oilers eager to shake off big loss on visit to Blues

The Edmonton Oilers will look to get their Pacific Division title quest back on track when they visit the streaking St. Louis Blues on Friday. Edmonton is only 4-7-0 in its past 11 games, hardly the look of a team rounding into playoff form.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 13

NHL Predictions: March 13 Edmonton Oilers vs St Louis Blues

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 13

Frustration boils over for McDavid during loss to Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars dominated the Edmonton Oilers on the scoreboard in a 7-2 rout on Thursday, but the Oilers are hoping to take something away from the game.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / March 13

Oilers Facing Some Tough Questions After Loss to Stars

When the Edmonton Oilers get hammered 7–2 by the Dallas Stars, it’s not the kind of night you shrug off and move on from. Games like that tend to pull a few uncomfortable questions out into the open.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 12

Stars lay second blowout win on Oilers in scrappy affair: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

After one of the Edmonton Oilers’ best games of the season, the Oilers put up a stinker in the following game. On Thursday, the Oilers played the third of four games on the road, travelling to Dallas to play the Stars.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon has major penalty against Oilers rescinded

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon has had his major penalty for goalie interference from Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers rescinded.

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Stan Bowman News / The Hockey Writers / March 12

How’s Stan Bowman’s 'Something Different' Working for the Oilers?

Remember that Stan Bowman quote from a few months ago? You know the one: “We needed something different.” It was supposed to explain the Edmonton Oilers’ goalie shake-up.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 12

Oilers injury update: Emberson, Dach return to Edmonton, Ingram to back up after injuries against Avs

The injury bug bit the Edmonton Oilers hard on Tuesday night. While they walked out of Colorado with a 4-3 victory over the Avalanche, they did so carrying out a few wounded players.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 12

Oilers Need to Lean On Their Depth to Have Success Going Forward

It hasn’t been the smoothest of roads, but the Edmonton Oilers have won three of their last four games and will need to keep it up to stay afloat in a tight Western Conference.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 12

Comparing where the Edmonton Oilers are now compared to last year’s trade deadline

Welcome to the 47th annual “Are the Edmonton Oilers better than they were last year” debate: trade deadline edition. I’ll be your host, moderator, and judge as well as arguing both the for and against positions which is really the kind of objectivity and diversity that every debate strives for.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / March 12