Everyone loves a good, old-fashioned butt-kicking. On Saturday evening, the Edmonton Oilers played their penultimate road game ahead of the Olympic break, smashing the Vancouver Canucks 6-0 to move their record to 24-17-8.
Kasperi Kapanen and Jack Roslovic had two goals each in a six-goal second period to give the Edmonton Oilers a 6-0 blowout victory on Saturday over the host Vancouver Canucks, who are still looking for their first win of 2026.
As they prepared to bounce back from a 1–0 shutout loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday night, the Edmonton Oilers and their fans learned of surprising news that they will be without Leon Draisaitl for the next few games.
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.
Scenes Morning Skate: At least the Edmonton Oilers aren’t the Vancouver Canucks Life’s tough right now for the Edmonton Oilers. Connor McDavid’s historic point streak ended on Thursday, the team still hasn’t won three consecutive games, and it’s cold in Edmonton.
The Edmonton Oilers will be without one half of their dynamic duo for a few games. The Oilers released a statement Saturday announcing that star forward Leon Draisaitl will be taking a brief leave of absence from the team.
The Edmonton Oilers will be without a key cog in their lineup. News emerged early Saturday afternoon that superstar forward Leon Draisaitl will be taking a leave of absence for a few games.
The Edmonton Oilers will be without Leon Draisaitl for the next number of games. The club announced that Draisaitl would be taking a leave of absence from the team to attend to a family illness in Germany.
For a long time, the Edmonton Oilers’ most pressing issue was the need to upgrade in goal—or at least add depth at the position. Now, the tables have turned.
The Edmonton Oilers will hold a ceremony on Sunday ahead of their game against the St. Louis Blues to honour Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ 1,000th NHL game. The 32-year-old will reach the milestone Sunday, where he’s set to become the first player in franchise history to play all 1,000 of his career games with the Oilers.
The Edmonton Oilers have three goalies on the roster: Tristan Jarry, Connor Ingram, and Calvin Pickard. While that’s not ideal long-term, three goalies can be beneficial in the short term.
The slumping Vancouver Canucks are hoping this isn't the perfect storm when they host three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers have had a goaltending problem for many years. They eventually traded their homegrown talent in Stuart Skinner, acquiring Tristan Jarry in the process, to help solidify the crease.
The Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (RNH) is closing in on 1,000 NHL games, and if you listen to Darnell Nurse talk about him, you get the sense that this milestone isn’t really about numbers.
In the Edmonton Oilers’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators at Bridgeport Arena on Tuesday (Jan. 13), centre Connor McDavid notched two assists to extend his current streak to 20 games with at least one point.
Two weeks into the New Year means some prospects are already fulfilling their new years resolutions. With William Nicholl back from injury, Quinn Hutson getting an extension, and many other prospects just generally playing well in January.
Connor McDavid celebrated his 29th birthday with another milestone in his incredible hockey career. During Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., McDavid successfully extended his point streak to 20 games, as he finished the contest with a pair of assists.
The Edmonton Oilers are nearly back to full force. According to a team announcement, the Oilers have activated goaltender Tristan Jarry and defenseman Jake Walman from their long-term injured reserve.