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Oilers feel they played ‘the right way’ in shutout loss to Wild

Sometimes, you just have to tip your cap to the other guy for a job well done. That seems to be the case for the Edmonton Oilers, who played a strong game on Tuesday against the visiting Minnesota Wild but fell 1-0 because nothing is getting past Jesper Wallstedt right now.

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Insider Addresses the Smoke Around a Darnell Nurse Trade

The Edmonton Oilers have been in the middle of a ton of trade rumors over the last few weeks, with a vast majority of them revolving around their search for an upgrade in net.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 3

Is keeping Stuart Skinner beneficial to the Edmonton Oilers?

With the Edmonton Oilers underperforming early in the season, patience is being tested. Between some questionable team defence and a poor save percentage, the team’s goals against average is a bit garish.

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Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / December 3

'Unselfish' McDavid Habit Becoming a Talking Point for the Oilers

It’s hard to question Connor McDavid about how he plays hockey. After all, who is going to tell the best player in the world how to play the game and what choices to make offensively?

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 3

Edmonton Oilers Aim for a Season Reset During Vital December Homestand

After surviving what might have been the most gruelling early-season schedule in the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers finally have something they’ve desperately needed: time at home.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 3

Ask Dubey: Knoblauch on the hot seat? Skinner’s biggest weakness?

We’ve seen some rough showings at home from the Edmonton Oilers early this season. In the span of a couple of weeks, they’ve taken a 9-1 loss to Colorado and an 8-3 drubbing from Dallas.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 2

Scenes From Morning Skate: Oilers get first look at Jesper Wallstedt as Wild roll into town

The Edmonton Oilers host the Minnesota Wild tonight at Rogers Place, and here’s the simple truth: this is a casually quiet must-win game. Not because everything falls apart if they don’t.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 2

Play of Oilers’ Top Goalie Targets Going in Opposite Directions

The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation has an entirely different feel after the previous game. Following Tuesday’s 8-3 embarrassment at home against Dallas, it wouldn’t have been a surprise to see a Stuart Skinner trade soon to follow.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 2

NHL Notebook: Oilers sit 22nd in Daily Faceoff power rankings

The Edmonton Oilers’ arduous start to the season has seen them sputter to a 11-10-5 record through their first 26 games — a start that the writers at Daily Faceoff are none too impressed with.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 2

Odd Rarity Might Be the Very Thing Keeping Connor Clattenburg in the NHL

Connor Clattenburg isn’t supposed to be in the NHL. He’s certainly not supposed to be making a case for sticking with a deep, offensively potent Edmonton Oilers roster that aspires to win a Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 2

Could The Maple Leafs & Oilers Make A Trade To Help Both Teams?

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers haven’t opened their 2025–26 season the way they hoped. Both teams have dealt with their own issues, but there could be a trade that might make sense for both sides and could potentially help each team turn their seasons around.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 2

32 Thoughts: Elliotte Friedman drops major update on Stuart Skinner’s situation in Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers’ 4–0 shutout in Seattle last weekend felt, on the surface, like a moment of relief for both the team and Stuart Skinner. He has been

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 2

6 Oilers Whose Ice Time Needs to Change

As the Edmonton Oilers begin the final month of 2025, they are still searching for some traction. They are trying to shake the injury bug and string a few wins together, especially with more games at home coming up.

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Asher Barnett News / Oilersnation / December 2

Oilers prospect Asher Barnett selected for preliminary Team USA World Juniors roster

On Monday, USA Hockey released their preliminary roster for the upcoming edition of the IIHF World Junior Championship. Named as one of 10 defenders selected is Edmonton Oilers’ prospect Asher Barnett.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 1

Solid goaltending behind recent success of Wild, Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to kick off their five-game homestand on the right note when they host the surging Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. The Oilers carry some momentum into Tuesday's clash after Stuart Skinner's 26-save shutout in Edmonton's critical 4-0 blanking of the Seattle Kraken on Saturday.

Stuart Skinner News / Oilersnation / December 1

Can Stuart Skinner bounce back for the Oilers again?

Stuart Skinner’s career with the Edmonton Oilers has been a roller coaster, from the soaring highs of a 16-game winning streak to the crushing lows of losing the net in the postseason.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / December 1

From the Audience: Memorable times at the Edmonton Oilers autograph session

Below is an article written by OilersNation reader Lance Kane… Everyone experiences being a fan in a different way. This is true for any fandom, whether it’s a sports team, a TV show, or someone’s favourite punk band.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / November 30

Oilers' Defensive Struggles Lead to Failing Grade at Quarter Mark

The Edmonton Oilers have Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. They have back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances on their resume. They have the kind of star power most franchises would kill for.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29

Oilers get much-needed reinforcements with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins activation

The Edmonton Oilers are getting some much-needed reinforcements. The Oilers announced they have activated forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins from their injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Oilers HC announces several injury updates

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch shared several updates, as reported by Jason Gregor of Sports 1440; most notably, Jack Roslovic is set to miss multiple weeks.

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to return to lineup on Saturday vs. Kraken

For the first time this season, the Edmonton Oilers will have all of their top-four forwards in the lineup, as center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken.