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Oilers' Connor McDavid Edges Past Avalanche Star for Scoring Lead

Connor McDavid is doing Connor McDavid things again. The Edmonton Oilers captain has taken over the NHL scoring lead with 62 points in 37 games, edging past Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon, who sits at 61 points.

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Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights Postgame, December 21th 2025

First Period Goals: Connor McDavid (23) / Leon Draisaitl (34), Alec Regula (3) at 9:11 / 1-0 EDM Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (9) PPG / Leon Draisaitl (35), Connor

Trent Frederic News / NHL Trade Talk / December 22

Oilers Take 'Drastic Measure' with Trent Frederic Over Holidays

Trent Frederic didn’t play in Sunday’s game versus the Vegas Golden Knights, and it’s unlikely he sees action for the Edmonton Oilers until the holidays are over.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Oilers’ Roster Moves That Should Be Made When They’re Fully Healthy

The Edmonton Oilers will have some tough decisions to make soon, as they have several players on injured reserve, and will have to make some roster moves to be eligible to activate them all.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Oilers Should Have Kept Stuart Skinner

On Dec. 12, the Edmonton Oilers traded Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a second-round pick for Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin. Edmonton required an upgrade between the pipes, so they pulled the trigger.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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.

Connor Ingram News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Oilers’ Connor Ingram Addresses ‘Huge Honour’ After Win Against Golden Knights

Connor Ingram called it a huge honour after helping the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Sunday night. The goaltender earned the win in his Oilers debut, stopping 26 of 29 shots.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 21

‘It’s important Trent has a reset’: Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch details Frederic’s healthy scratch, potential lingering effects of injury

With the Edmonton Oilers getting back to town from Minnesota late Saturday night, the team held an optional morning skate on Sunday ahead of their game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / December 21

Oilers hold off Golden Knights to get Ingram his first win in Edmonton: Recap, Reaction, and Highlights

For the first time this season, the Edmonton Oilers have won the second game of a back-to-back. On Sunday evening, the Oilers hosted the Vegas Golden Knights, defeating their Pacific Division rivals 4-3.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21

Oilers’ Tristan Jarry Out Week-To-Week, Frederic Scratched

Ahead of tonight’s game, multiple key updates came on the Oilers; new goaltender Tristan Jarry will be out a “few weeks”, as shared by Ryan Rishaug of TSN.

Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / December 21

Oilers’ Tristan Jarry out week-to-week with lower-body injury

The Edmonton Oilers will be without goaltender Tristan Jarry for the next few weeks, head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters during his pre-game media availability ahead of Sunday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21

Oilers Offer Injury Update Timeline on Tristan Jarry

Ahead of Sunday’s game between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights, head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed that goaltender Tristan Jarry will be out for at least two weeks. “Nothing too specific, he’s going to be out for a couple of weeks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 21

Oilers news: Jarry to miss ‘a couple weeks’ as Frederic healthy scratched against Golden Knights

Struggling Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic has found his way to the press box. With the news that Jack Roslovic is set to return from injury against the Vegas Golden Knights Sunday night, Frederic is a healthy scratch.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 21

How do the Oilers solve their David Tomášek problem?

David Tomášek has underwhelmed in the early going of his NHL career. Last year’s leading scorer in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), he signed with the Oilers in the offseason to give the NHL a go.

Jack Roslovic News / Breakaway on SI / December 21

Jack Roslovic Activated as Oilers Get Healthy Up Front

The Edmonton Oilers are finally getting healthy at exactly the right time. The team announced Sunday that they've activated forward Jack Roslovic from long-term injured reserve, marking the first time all season the Oilers will have their full forward group available.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21

What Happens Now With Red-Hot Isaac Howard In Edmonton?

Isaac Howard is making it harder and harder to ignore what he’s doing in Bakersfield. Sent down to the AHL so he could get more ice time and produce offensively, he’s done that in spades.

Connor McDavid News / Breakaway on SI / December 21

Oilers' Connor McDavid Looks to Stay Hot vs. Golden Knights

Connor McDavid is on fire, and the Vegas Golden Knights are about to feel the heat. The Edmonton Oilers welcome Vegas to Rogers Place on Sunday, and their captain enters the matchup riding one of the hottest streaks of his career.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21

Oilers Activate Jack Roslovic, Reassign Quinn Hutson

The Edmonton Oilers will have a bit more oomph in the lineup in Sunday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Edmonton has activated winger Jack Roslovic off of long-term injured reserve after he missed just under a month of action due to an undisclosed injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 21

The Oilers’ bottom-six goal differential is at the worst it’s ever been. How can they fix it?

After an underwhelming start to the season (again), the Edmonton Oilers have generally been trending up as of late. In their past eleven games, they hold a very strong record of 7-3-1.

Trent Frederic News / The Oil Rig / December 21

Should the Edmonton Oilers scratch Trent Frederic, currently the sixth-worst player in the NHL?

The Edmonton Oilers committed heavily to Trent Frederic with the belief that his combination of size, edge and playoff utility would translate into meaningful bottom-six value.

Spencer Stastney News / The Oil Rig / December 20

How Spencer Stastney will contribute to the Edmonton Oilers lineup

While the Tristan Jarry acquisition got much of the headline, the Edmonton Oilers made another gamble to improve their team last week. While the potential upgrade in net is important, the Oilers added Spencer Stastney to help offset the loss of Brett Kulak.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Oilers Have Decisions to Make When Their Roster Gets Healthy

From the very beginning of the 2025-26 season, injuries have plagued the Edmonton Oilers. Despite the health issues, they are winning hockey games and scaling the standings.