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Oilers practice notes: Draisaitl back in regular spot, Dickinson to practice Sunday, Pickard returns

For those at Edmonton Oilers practice on Friday, they saw Leon Draisaitl making strides and looking like his usual self. An extra day before starting Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday gives the Oilers group extra time to get some crucial pieces back in their lineup.

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Is Josh Samanski in the Oilers’ opening-night playoff lineup?

With the start of the Edmonton Oilers’ postseason just around the corner, one of the biggest questions surrounding the team is what the lineup will look like once the puck drops for Game 1 on April 20.

Connor Ingram News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

Pressure Is on Connor Ingram to Come Through for the Oilers

One of the biggest question marks coming into the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Edmonton Oilers will be the play of their goaltenders, especially their starter, Connor Ingram.

Leon Draisaitl News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Oilers Share Encouraging Update on Leon Draisaitl's Playoff Return Timeline

The Edmonton Oilers finished the 2025-26 regular season with a 41-30-11 record and 93 points. This secured third place in the Pacific Division and clinched

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18

Wild McDavid Streak Makes Him the Clear Hart Trophy Favorite

In a season full of Hart Trophy-worthy performances, one statistic stands out, potentially above the rest as the ultimate measure of value: Connor McDavid recorded at least one point in all 41 of the Edmonton Oilers’ wins during the 2025-26 regular season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 18

Oil Check 10: The Edmonton Oilers’ final tuneup before the playoffs

Welcome to our final Oil Check of the season! The Edmonton Oilers have officially closed the book on all 82 regular-season games of the 2026 NHL season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

2 Local Kids Could Have Major Impact on Oilers’ Playoff Run

After consecutive Stanley Cup Final losses, the Edmonton Oilers finally look to get over the hump and bring the Cup north of the border for the first time since 1993.

Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18

The Real Reason the Oilers Brought Back Calvin Pickard

The Edmonton Oilers recalled goaltender Calvin Pickard on Friday, and he was at practice that morning, skating with the team and taking part in drills.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 18

Stanley Cup playoff history between the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks

Another regular season has come and gone for the Edmonton Oilers. For the fifth consecutive year, they find themselves back in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18

Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch provides critical Leon Draisaitl update ahead of Ducks series

The Edmonton Oilers hope to reach another Stanley Cup Final this season. Edmonton begins a playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is providing an injury update about one of his stars, Leon Draisaitl.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

4 X-Factors for the Oilers in Their First-Round Series Against the Ducks

They didn’t make it easy on themselves, but the Edmonton Oilers are preparing to suit up for their seventh-straight playoff run. It will look different this time around than years past, as, for the first time in five years, it won’t be the LA Kings they are facing, but another California foe in the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 18

Top 100 Oilers: No. 37 — Petr Klima

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Petr Klima comes in at No.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 17

Oilers hometown kids Dach and Savoie heat up at the perfect time before the playoffs

It’s no secret that the odds of playing hockey as a youth and making the NHL are extremely difficult, with a study showing that the chances of playing minor hockey to one day playing in the NHL are roughly one in 4,000, or just 0.025 percent.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Players with the most to prove in the Stanley Cup playoffs

The NHL regular season has just wrapped up, and the chase for the Stanley Cup will begin Saturday with the Ottawa Senators kicking things off against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Connor McDavid’s case to win his fourth Hart Trophy

How many more scoring titles will McDavid win?

One must-watch player from each NHL team in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Stanley Cup playoffs: Five storylines that will define the first round

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 17

The Oilers’ Real Issue Was Never McDavid or Draisaitl

The Edmonton Oilers 2025–26 campaign had that frustrating “almost there” feeling. The elite talent was never the problem — McDavid, Draisaitl, and Bouchard were doing what they do best.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 17

3 Oilers Land in Top 10 of TSN’s Player Rankings for 2025-26

The Edmonton Oilers had a rather bumpy 2025–26 campaign, but in the end, they finished the regular season right where they wanted to, and a lot of that is thanks to their three superstars.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 17

Oilers one of eight teams to have confirmed cap overages for 2026-27 season

The Edmonton Oilers will be carrying salary cap overages into the following year for the third straight season. This, according to PuckPedia, who released the league-wide overage numbers Friday morning, with the Oilers being one of eight teams confirmed to be impacted.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Oilers Announce 'Emergency' Roster Move Before Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers are entering the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with hopes of finally getting over the hump, as their back-to-back foes, the Florida Panthers, couldn't make it to the postseason this year.

Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / April 17

Oilers Recall Goaltender Calvin Pickard On Emergency Basis

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled goaltender Calvin Pickard on an emergency basis, the team announced Friday. Pickard is expected to be the first of several “Black Aces” recalled from the Bakersfield Condors.

Calvin Pickard News / Oilersnation / April 17

Oilers recall goaltender Calvin Pickard from AHL Condors

Cal is back in town. The Edmonton Oilers announced Friday morning that they have recalled goaltender Calvin Pickard from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors on an emergency basis.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 17

Path to Another Deep Oilers Playoff Run Opened Up with Ducks Draw

Given the way the playoff system works, it seems unfair that a 93-point Edmonton Oilers team — one that didn’t earn enough points to even make the Eastern

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

5 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-1 Season-Ending Victory Against Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers concluded their 2025-26 regular season schedule with a 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place on Thursday (April 16).

Matthew Savoie News / Field Level Media / April 17

Behind Matt Savoie's hat trick, Oilers wrap up 2nd in Pacific

Matt Savoie finished the regular season with his first NHL hat trick, helping host Edmonton steam to a 6-1 win over Vancouver Canucks on Thursday, giving the Oilers home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Oilers’ Connor McDavid wins sixth Art Ross Trophy, second most all-time

The greatest player in the world is adding another trophy to his mantle. At the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid clinched the Art Ross Trophy as the leading scorer in the NHL for the sixth time in his legendary career with 48 goals and 134 points.

Zach Hyman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Oilers’ Zach Hyman Expected To Return Thursday

The Oilers expect to have winger Zach Hyman back in the lineup for their regular-season finale tonight against the Canucks, per the team’s website. They’d been resting him for the last several games with an undisclosed lingering injury.