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Oilers Reveal Full Extent of Connor McDavid’s Playoff Injury

The hockey world knew Connor McDavid was not himself after the Game 2 collision, when defenseman Mattias Ekholm rolled up on his leg after a battle with Ian Moore.

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‘I am concerned’: Leon Draisaitl answers questions following Oilers’ playoff exit

Leon Draisaitl didn’t need many words to make a very loud point in his season-ending press conference today after the Edmonton Oilers’ first-round playoff exit created more questions than answers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 2

$Knoblauch: McDavid and Dickinson both played through lower body fractures$

Knoblauch: McDavid and Dickinson both played through lower body fractures

edmonton-oilers-injury-news-connor-mcdavid-jason-dickinson-played-lower-body-fractures As the Edmonton Oilers staff and players met with the media Saturday morning at Rogers Place, more details were revealed about some of the injuries that plagued this team.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 2

Oilers to Reevaluate Goaltending This Summer, Says GM

When asked if the Edmonton Oilers are confident in their goaltending and what the plan will be given that the club only has Tristan Jarry under contract, general manager Stan Bowman confirmed that the goaltending situation will be reevaluated this offseason.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 2

From day one, the lack of cohension made this ‘average’ Oilers season concerning and weird

Last Saturday, after the Game 3 loss against the Ducks, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch was asked a question about his team’s inconsistent performance. Despite the players saying the right things and despite the Ducks being a beatable opponent, this interaction told me this team wasn’t likely to come back.

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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.

Vasily Podkolzin News / The Oil Rig / May 2

Vasily Podkolzin: The Edmonton Oilers’ unsung hero of the season

Vasily Podkolzin looked like a different player this season, just not in the way that grabs attention. He’s getting in on the forecheck harder, sticking with plays along the boards, and finding ways to turn nothing shifts into something to help move towards a win.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 2

Oilers Pitched to Take a Run at Sergei Bobrovsky This Offseason

As has been the case throughout the Connor McDavid era, one of the major talking points heading into the offseason in Edmonton will be how the Oilers can upgrade in net.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / May 2

Oilers Thoughts: Connor McDavid’s tough series against the Ducks, fatigue and potential injury as factors, and more

It’s not too often we can say that Connor McDavid just “didn’t have it.” We’ll hear soon about the injuries he was fighting through against the Anaheim

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 2

Edmonton Oilers first-round exit: not the end, just a reset

The silence that follows a playoff exit is unmistakable. There’s a finality to it—especially when it comes earlier than expected. Everything stops. For the Edmonton Oilers, that silence arrived in the first round—their earliest exit since 2021, when they were swept by the Winnipeg Jets.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

4 Most Disappointing Oilers From the 2026 Playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers’ disappointing season came to an end on Thursday (April 30) as they were eliminated in six games by the Anaheim Ducks in Round 1. The Oilers were severely outplayed for most of the series, and they couldn’t find sustained momentum.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

It’s Time for the Oilers to Part Ways With GM Stan Bowman

After putting together their best roster in the Connor McDavid era during the 2024-25 season, the Edmonton Oilers chose to part ways with then general manager (GM) Ken Holland.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Oilers Have to Fire Kris Knoblauch

It can no longer be a discussion; the Edmonton Oilers have to fire Kris Knoblauch. After back-to-back seasons where he was behind the bench for a run to the Stanley Cup Final, Knoblauch was a key reason why the Oilers weren’t able to get out of the first round this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

Oilers’ First-Round Loss Could Lead to Major Coaching Shake-Up

The Edmonton Oilers’ season came to a disappointing end with a 4-2 first-round series loss to the Anaheim Ducks, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that changes may be necessary behind the bench.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 1

Pagnotta: Oilers will be ‘very bold’ this summer in improving team

One NHL insider believes the Edmonton Oilers will be “bold” this offseason. David Pagnotta joined The Sheet with Jeff Marek on Friday, the morning after the Oilers season came to an end in Game 6 against the Anaheim Ducks.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 1

Oilers Prospect Update: Bakersfield season comes to an end as they fall to Coachella Valley in the first round

Unfortunately, the Bakersfield Condors season has come to a halting stop after losing game three by a score of 6-2 against the Coachella Valley Firebirds and ultimately dropping the series 2-1.

Milan Lucic News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

When Edmonton 'Won' the Lucic–Neal Deal… Until It Didn’t

On July 19, 2019, the Oilers traded Milan Lucic plus a conditional 2020 third-round pick to the Flames for James Neal. Let’s take a step back and casually revisit that deal — did the Oilers win it?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

Something Didn’t Feel Right with the Oilers This Season

What a mess this season turned into for the Edmonton Oilers. You could feel the weight of it all year. There was the sense that the team just wasn’t clicking, even when the scoreboard tried to tell a different story.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

The Connor McDavid Mock Trades Have Already Started

We’re not even 24 hours removed from the Edmonton Oilers being eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and, to no surprise, talk about a potential Connor McDavid trade has already begun.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

4 Reasons the Oilers Fell Apart in the 2026 Playoffs

It was a disappointing finish for the Edmonton Oilers, who were bounced by the Anaheim Ducks in six games in Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Oilers had lifeless performance to bow out of playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2025-26 season came to an end Thursday night with a 5-2 loss in Game 6 to the Anaheim Ducks, leaving the Oilers with a first-round exit after back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2024 and 2025.

Leon Draisaitl News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Oilers' Leon Draisaitl Makes Blunt Admission After Early Playoff Exit

The Edmonton Oilers entered the 2026 NHL season tied for the best preseason odds to win the Stanley Cup in June, but their run ended earlier than expected.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / May 1

3 Reasons the Oilers Couldn't Win Game 6

Edmonton Oilers fans are in rough shape tonight. Their team's 5–2 loss in Anaheim was rough. But the best team on the night won, and it felt like Edmonton was never in control of the game.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1

Connor McDavid has brutal take on Oilers after elimination

Connor McDavid has brutal yet accurate take on Oilers after elimination

Another season of the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl era has come and gone for the Edmonton OIlers, and it once again ended without a Stanley Cup.

Ducks claim first playoff series win since 2017, oust Oilers

Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes are reason Wild have real chance at Stanley Cup

Wild defeat Stars, advance to second round

Can Flyers continue their surprising run with upset of Hurricanes?

Cam York on stick throw celebration: 'I don't want a lawsuit'

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 30

What do the Oilers need to do to force Game 7?

After the Edmonton Oilers fell 3-1 in their first-round series to the Anaheim Ducks, they’ve already begun to claw their way back with a Game 5 win on Tuesday.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Oil Rig / April 30

Is Kris Knoblauch’s coaching putting the Edmonton Oilers in jeopardy?

The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of a first-round exit, and the problems on the ice start behind the bench. Kris Knoblauch’s coaching adjustments in Game 5 made a noticeable impact, but more are still needed.